Vanessa Loh

Vanessa is a Costume designer working across film and television projects.

As a first-generation Chinese Australian, Vanessa is deeply invested in working with narratives that explore the intersections between identity, race, gender and sexuality, particularly BIPOC, Queer, and marginalised identities. Vanessa’s work is characterised by meticulous attention to detail and a profound respect for cultural nuance and authenticity. Driven by her passion for storytelling, Vanessa approaches her craft with an enthusiasm for the power of clothing to communicate narrative and illuminate the complexities of character. Vanessa seeks to challenge conventions, dismantle stereotypes, and celebrate the kaleidoscope of humanity in all its forms. Her designs mirror society, inviting audiences to confront their preconceptions and embrace the beauty of difference.

Vanessa has just wrapped on BLACK SNOW S2 for Goalpost Pictures Australia with Travis Fimmel returning in the titular role as Detective James Cormack. Other recent television credits include Northern Pictures’ AUSTIN series for ABC TV Australia and ITV UK, (Dir: Darren Ashton and Madeline Dyer, starring Ben Miller, Sally Phillips, Gia Carides and Micheal Theo), Hoodlum Entertainments’ IN OUR BLOOD, ABC TV (Dir: John Sheedy and Nicholas Verso, starring Tim Draxil, Matt Day, Jada Alberts and Anna McGann), Goalpost Pictures BLACK SNOW S1 for Sundance Now & AMC+ US/Stan Australia (Dir: Sian Davies and Matthew Saville, starring Travis Fimmel, Rob Carlton, Kim Gyngell, Brooke Satchwell), Matchbox Pictures’ mini-series BAD BEHAVIOUR, Stan Australia (Dir: Corrie Chen, starring Jana Mckinnon, Markella Kavenagh, Yerin Ha), 5-part digital series ALL MY FRIENDS ARE RACIST, ABC TV, Aquarius Films’ THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS, Acorn TV/SBS Australia (Dir: Natalie Bailey and Melvin Montablan, starring Miranda Otto, Peter O’Brien, Aina Dumloa, Heather Mitchell, Toby Leonard Moore and Michelle Vergara Moore), SAFE HARBOUR, HULU/BBC UK/ SBS Australia (Dir: Glendyn Ivin, starring Phoebe Tonkin, Ewen Leslie, Jacqueline McKenzie & Joel Jackson), 

Vanessa’s feature film credits include the upcoming Dark Castle Entertainment USA’s copro with Met Films UK LAST BREATH, (Dir: Alex Parkinson, starring Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, and Finn Cole). Her previous credits include Netflix Worldwide Rom Com A PERFECT PAIRING (Dir: Stuart McDonald, starring Victoria Justice and Adam Demos), Ivan Sen’s neo noir EXPIRED (Dir: Ivan Sen, starring Hugo Weaving, Ryan Kwanten and Jill Nguyen), STREAMLINE (Dir: Tyson Wade Johnston, starring Levi Miller and Jason Issacs), THE SECOND, Stan Australia (Dir: Mairi Cameron, starring Rachael Blake, Suzie Porter & Vince Colosimo), AUSTRALIA DAY, Foxtel with Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning production company Hoodlum Entertainment (Dir: Kriv Stenders, starring Bryan Brown, Isabelle Cornish and Mathew Le Nevez) and JUNGLE (Dir: Greg McLean, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Thomas Kretschmann, Alex Russell and Joel Jackson), GOLDSTONE (Ivan Sen’s sequel to ‘Mystery Road’, starring Jacki Weaver, David Wenham, David Gulpilil and Cheng Pei Pei) and MYSTERY ROAD (Dir: Ivan Sen, starring Aaron Pedersen, Hugo Weaving, Ryan Kwanten and Jack Thompson).

Vanessa is a proud member of the Australian Production Designers Guild. Collaboration lies at the heart of Vanessa’s practice. She thrives on the synergy of filmmaking when actors, filmmakers, and fellow creatives come together to breathe life into a character’s journey. By engaging in dialogue and exchange, she fosters environments where ideas flourish, and boundaries are pushed, resulting in costumes that resonate on a visceral level and enrich the storytelling experience. In a world where representation matters more than ever, Vanessa Loh uses her talent and vision to pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable future in costume design.

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