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Felicity Abbott

b. 1901

New Zealand production designer

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About Felicity Abbott

Born 1901. Felicity Abbott was a New Zealand production designer.

Felicity Abbott is a New Zealand production designer, who has worked in the film and television industry in many countries. Her many film and television credits include Redfern Now, Upgrade, The Luminaries, The Invitation, and the upcoming series My Brilliant Career.

Early life and education Felicity Abbott was born in New Zealand / Aotearoa, of Māori and Scottish descent.

She completed a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in Sculpture, at Elam School of Fine Arts, University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Later in her career, she completed a post-graduate diploma in art psychotherapy and community arts at Metaforà School of Art Therapy in Barcelona, Spain.

Career Abbott has worked in Australia, New Zealand, the US, Europe, the Balkans, on film and television productions in a range of genres.

Awards and nominations 2014: Winner, ACS Award for Design on a Television Drama in the Australian Production Design Guild (ADPG) Awards, for The Outlaw Michael Howe 2015: Nominated, ADPG Award for Design on a Television Drama, for Redfern Now/Promise Me 2018: Nominated, AACTA Award for Best Production Design in the 8th AACTA Awards, for Upgrade (with Katie Sharrock) 2020: Winner, New Zealand Television Award for Best Production Design, for The Luminaries 2025: Winner, Docklands Studios Melbourne Award for Best Production Design at the ADPG Awards, for Tarot

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Important facts

Born
1901, Wellington
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Elam School of Fine Arts, Australian Film Television and Radio School
Also known as
Felicity Jane Abbott

Frequently asked questions

Who was Felicity Abbott?

New Zealand production designer

When was Felicity Abbott born?

Felicity Abbott was born in 1901 in Wellington.

What was Felicity Abbott's occupation?

Felicity Abbott was a production designer.

What nationality was Felicity Abbott?

Felicity Abbott was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Felicity Abbott

· Wikidata: Q5441776

· DBpedia: Felicity Abbott

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