John Bright

John Myles Milton Bright (born 7 March 1940) is a British costume designer. He is particularly known for his collaboration with Jenny Beavan on creating the costumes for Merchant Ivory Productions, and as the founder of Cosprop costume house.

Bright has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design six times, winning for A Room with a View (1985).

Charity work In 2022, Bright set up The Bright Foundation, an arts education charity to provide access to the arts for children living in and around Hastings, East Sussex. The organization operates out of two venues, including the Barn Theatre and Museum and the Benbow Arts Space. The former venue features a barn-converted children's theatre and workshop studio, alongside a museum and exhibition space showcasing Bright's collection of period toys, puppets, and theatre sets, while the latter venue is located in the heart of St Leonards-on-Sea and is a creative learning hub dedicated to the art of filmmaking, where young people can discover their passion, develop skills and begin their journey into the film industry. The Foundation offers free access to both venues to schools and community groups.

Selected filmography Year Title Director Notes 1984 The Bostonians James Ivory with Jenny Beavan 1985 A Room with a View 1987 Maurice 1988 The Deceivers Nicholas Meyer 1990 Mountains of the Moon Bob Rafelson 1991 White Fang Randal Kleiser 1992 Howards End James Ivory 1993 The Remains of the Day 1995 Jefferson in Paris Sense and Sensibility Ang Lee 1996 Twelfth Night Trevor Nunn 1999 The Last September Deborah Warner Onegin Martha Fiennes with Chloé Obolensky 2000 The Golden Bowl James Ivory 2002 The Magnificent Ambersons Alfonso Arau Television film 2005 The White Countess James Ivory 2019 Carmilla Emily Harris

Awards and nominations AwardYearCategoryWorkResult Academy Awards 1985 Best Costume Design The Bostonians 1987 A Room with a View 1988 Maurice 1993 Howards End 1994 The Remains of the Day 1996 Sense and Sensibility British Academy Film Awards 1985 Best Costume Design The Bostonians 1987 A Room with a View 1993 Howards End 1996 Sense and Sensibility Satellite Awards 2005 Best Costume Design The White Countess

Other honours Bright was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2024 Birthday Honours for services to costume design and to heritage.