Nola Chaters is an award-winning costume designer known for her ability to craft compelling visual narratives through a masterful use of silhouette, color, and texture. Her innovative designs earned her the Best Costume Design Award at the 2024 SIMI Film Festival for To Hold The Night, starring Anwen O'Driscoll and Megan Hutchings, as well as a CAFTCAD nomination for Trouble in the Garden, featuring Cara Gee, Jon Cor, and Fiona Reid.
With a distinctive style that elevates every project, Chaters' work spans both film and television, seamlessly blending character development with visual storytelling. Her credits include high-profile productions such as HBO Max's Titans Season 4, Disney+'s Culprits, and NBC Universal's Eyewitness.
Nola’s design expertise has taken her across Canada and internationally, with credits in the Czech Republic, Australia, and Paraguay, showcasing her versatility and adaptability in diverse cultural and artistic environments.
Her extensive body of work includes a wide range of genres: action, adventure, comedy, drama, fantasy, historical, horror, musical, romantic comedy, science fiction, and thriller. Nola’s designs are celebrated for their originality, depth, and ability to transform the narrative through visual style.
2024
Simi Film Fest Award (Winner)
Best Costume Design
To Hold the Night
2019
CAFTCAD Award (Nominee)
Best Costume Design
Trouble in the Garden