Wendy Stites

Wendy Stites (born 1949), also known as Wendy Weir, is an Australian retired costume designer and production designer, best known for her frequent collaborations with director Peter Weir. Her accolades include an AACTA Award and a BAFTA Award, in addition to a nomination for an Academy Award.

Personal life In 1966, Stites married filmmaker Peter Weir. Together they had two children, Ingrid and Julian.

Filmography YearTitleDirectorCredited asNotes Costume Designer Production Designer 1975 Picnic at Hanging Rock Peter Weir 1979 The Plumber Credited as Wendy WeirTelevision film 1981 Gallipoli Credited as Wendy WeirDesign coordinator 1982 The Year of Living Dangerously 1985 Witness Credited as Wendy WeirAssociate producer 1989 Dead Poets Society 1990 Green Card 1993 Fearless Special design consultant 1998 The Truman Show 2003 Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 2010 The Way Back

Awards and nominations Awards Year Film Award / ceremony Category Result Ref. 1981 Gallipoli 23rd Australian Film Institute Awards Best Achievement in Art Direction Best Achievement in Costume Design 1982 The Year of Living Dangerously 25th Australian Film Institute Awards Best Achievement in Production Design 2003 Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 76th Academy Awards Best Costume Design 57th British Academy Film Awards Best Costume Design 8th Golden Satellite Awards Best Costume Design