Debra Hanson Explained

Debra Hanson is a Canadian set designer and costume designer.^{[1] [2]}

Life and career

Debra graduated from Dalhousie University and the National Theatre School of Canada.^[3] She designed 32 productions at the Stratford Festival of Canada as Head of the Design line. Her opera credits include Jenufa and Cosi fan tutte.^[4]

Selected filmography

• 2021 – The Handmaid's Tale
• 2015-2020 – Schitt's Creek
• 2017-2018 – Frankie Drake Mysteries
• 2014-2017 – Orphan Black
• 2015 – Remember

• 2013 – Bomb Girls
• 2012 – The Firm
• 2011 – Combat Hospital
• 2010 – Casino Jack
• 2009 – Chloe

Awards and nominations

Year	Result	Award	Category	Work	Ref.
2022	Nominated	Costume Designers Guild Awards	Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Television	The Handmaid's Tale	[5]
2021	Won		Excellence in Contemporary Television	Schitt's Creek	[6]
	Won	Canadian Screen Awards	Best Costume Design		[7]
	Nominated	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes	The Handmaid's Tale	[8]
2020	Won		Outstanding Contemporary Costumes	Schitt's Creek
	Nominated	Canadian Screen Awards	Best Costume Design
	Won	Costume Designers Guild Awards	Excellence in Contemporary Television		[9]
2019	Nominated	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Contemporary Costumes
	Nominated	Canadian Screen Awards	Best Costume Design (TV)
	Won		Best Costume Design (TV)	Frankie Drake Mysteries	[10]
2013	Nominated		Best Costume Design	The Firm
2009	Won	Gemini Awards	Best Costume Design	Othello the Tragedy of the Moor
2007	Won		Best Costume Design	Roxana
2004	Nominated	Genie Awards	Best Achievement in Costume Design	The Gospel of John
2003	Won	Gemini Awards	Best Production Design	Stormy Weather: The Music of Harold Arlen
2001	Nominated	Genie Awards	Best Achievement in Costume Design	New Waterford Girl

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hanson Debra, set and costume designer. israel-opera.co.il. 2022-04-02.
2. Web site: How 'The Handmaid's Tale' Costume Designer Went From Schitt's Creek Couture to Gilead Garb. thewrap.com. 6 August 2021 . 2022-04-02.
3. Web site: Debra Hanson. penumbrapress.com. 2022-04-02.
4. Web site: Stage Door Review 2019. stage-door.com. 2022-04-02.
5. Web site: Costume Designers Guild Awards Nominees Include 'House Of Gucci', 'Cruella', 'Zola'. Deadline Hollywood. 26 January 2022 . 2022-04-02.
6. Web site: 23rd Costume Designers Guild Awards. costumedesignersguild.com. 2022-04-02.
7. Web site: Debra Hanson. academy.ca. 30 March 2021 . 2022-04-02.
8. Web site: Debra Hanson. emmys.com. 2022-04-02.
9. Web site: 22nd Costume Designers Guild Awards. costumedesignersguild.com. 2022-04-02.
10. Web site: winner Frankie Drake Mysteries - "Summer in the City". academy.ca. 7 February 2019 . 2022-04-02.