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U.K.’s National Film and Television School Partners With Angels Costumes on New Sandy Powell-Backed Costume Design Course (EXCLUSIVE)

The U.K.’s National Film and Television School (NFTS) has unveiled a new partnership with Angels Costumes and John Gore Studios to support the renowned college’s new costume course. The two-year costume design for film and television postgraduate degree — developed in response to growing demand from across the screen industries for skilled costume designers, supervisors and []
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