An exploration of Catherine Martin’s rise from Australian theatre student to four-time Academy Award winning production and costume designer, and how vision, discipline, and design shaped some of the most iconic cinematic worlds of the past three decades.

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Key Words: Filmmaking, Costume design, Set Design, Production design, Film Production, Theatre, Musicals, Film, Movies, Simply Ballroom, Romeo and Juliet, Moulin Rouge, Australia, The Great Gadsby, Catherine Martin

If you’re ready to explore what real partnership could look like for your project, your business, or your creative direction, I invite you to reach out.

You can email me directly at camelieleboeuf@gmail.com to book a FREE, 30-min 1:1 with me to explore how I can help.

And if you want to learn more about some of the ways I work with my clients, you can visit www.amecollaborative.com where Âme Collaborative is continuing to take shape.

You don’t have to do this alone. I don’t believe you were ever meant to.

Keep it up. Keep it Creative!

- C.

Checking in from Sydney Australia, we will talk about travel surprises, the ease of companionship and we will hear the story of Baz Luhrmann, someone who rearranged cinema from the edge of the world.

Welcome to Beyond the Template.

If you’re ready to explore what real partnership could look like for your project, your business, or your creative direction, I invite you to reach out.

You can email me directly at camelieleboeuf@gmail.com to book a FREE, no-pressure conversation. This isn’t a pitch. It’s a 30-minute space to think clearly, together.

And if you want to learn more about some of the ways I work with my clients, you can visit www.cameliedesigns.com where Âme Collaborative is continuing to take shape.

You don’t have to do this alone. I don’t believe you were ever meant to.

Keep it up. Keep it Creative!

- C.

Today’s episode explores creative success through partnership, told through Suzie Moncrieff’s journey of building World of WearableArt and the often-invisible cost of being the one who creates the container.

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World of WearableArt (WOW): https://www.worldofwearableart.com/

If you’re ready to explore what real partnership could look like for your project, your business, or your creative direction, I invite you to reach out.

You can email me directly at camelieleboeuf@gmail.com to book a FREE, no-pressure conversation. This isn’t a pitch. It’s a 30-minute space to think clearly, together.

And if you want to learn more about some of the ways I work with my clients, you can visit www.cameliedesigns.com where Âme Collaborative is continuing to take shape.

You don’t have to do this alone. I don’t believe you were ever meant to.

Keep it up. Keep it Creative!

- C.

An honest reflection on creative partnership, visibility, and shared authorship through the lens of Tania Rodger’s role in building Wētā Workshop and why sustainable creative success is never a solo act.

Welcome to Beyond the Template!

If you’re ready to explore what real partnership could look like for your project, your business, or your creative direction, I invite you to reach out.

You can email me directly at camelieleboeuf@gmail.com to book a FREE, no-pressure conversation. This isn’t a pitch. It’s a 30-minute space to think clearly, together.

And if you want to learn more about some of the ways I work with my clients, you can visit www.cameliedesigns.com where Âme Collaborative is continuing to take shape.

You don’t have to do this alone. I don’t believe you were ever meant to.

Keep it up. Keep it Creative!

- C.

In this episode, we will hear an honest update from life in Wellington, NZ before exploring Taika Waititi’s journey from a messy, underfunded beginning to global success through long-term collaboration.

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Reflection of the Week:

Where in your life or work are you throwing logic over passion… where have you been trying to become “legitimate” versus embracing your truth…and do you have someone in your life to help you remember that there isn’t a problem with your truth in the first place?

You can add anything you would like to share in the comments section or email me directly. I welcome your thoughts. And I would love to address them (with anonymity) in future episodes.

If you’re ready to explore what real partnership could look like for your project, your business, or your creative direction, I invite you to reach out.

You can email me directly at camelieleboeuf@gmail.com to book a FREE, no-pressure conversation. This isn’t a pitch. It’s a 30-minute space to think clearly, together.

And if you want to learn more about some of the ways I work with my clients, you can visit www.cameliedesigns.com where Âme Collaborative is continuing to take shape.

You don’t have to do this alone. I don’t believe you were ever meant to.

Keep it up. Keep it Creative!

- C.

Preparing for a “Take 2” of the renowned Wētā Workshop from the Auckland to Wellington tour, we will hear the story of Richard Taylor, co-founder and Co-CEO of a company that has built some of the most powerful worlds in cinematic history.

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I want to hear about YOU.

1. Send me Expander of the Week suggestions!

2. What was your main takeaway from this week’s episode?

3. What projects are you working on right now?

4. What are you struggling with as a creative these days?

You can add anything you would like to share in the comments section or email me directly at camelieleboeuf@gmail.com.

I welcome your thoughts. And I would love to address them (with anonymity) in future episodes. Let’s grow this community of creatives and innovators together!

If you’re ready to explore what real partnership could look like for your project, your business, or your creative direction, I invite you to reach out.

You can email me directly at camelieleboeuf@gmail.com to book a FREE, no-pressure conversation. This isn’t a pitch. It’s a 30-minute space to think clearly, together.

And if you want to learn more about some of the ways I work with my clients, you can visit www.cameliedesigns.com where Âme Collaborative is continuing to take shape.

You don’t have to do this alone. I don’t believe you were ever meant to.

Keep it up. Keep it Creative!

- C.

Happy New Year from a new place in the world… Auckland, New Zealand. This week is the first of transitioning away from the research, preparation, and deep thinking of the past several months into actual creation. We will hear the story of Peter Jackson, beloved son of New Zealand, and legendary creative, who chose to build legacy right where he was already rooted.

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Referenced Films:

Bad Taste (1987 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IHwKJOZZ6U) .

Meet the Feebles (1989 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=094jCv3iFfI) .

I want to hear about YOU.

1. Send me Expander of the Week suggestions!

2. What was your main takeaway from this week’s episode?

3. What projects are you working on right now?

4. What are you struggling with as a creative these days?

You can add anything you would like to share in the comments section or email me directly at camelieleboeuf@gmail.com. This will be in description for you. No one monitors this email but me. So, I welcome your thoughts. And I would love to address them (with anonymity) in future episodes. Let’s grow this community of creatives and innovators together!

If you’re ready to explore what real partnership could look like for your project, your business, or your creative direction, I invite you to reach out.

You can email me directly at camelieleboeuf@gmail.com to book a FREE, no-pressure conversation. This isn’t a pitch. It’s a 30-minute space to think clearly, together.

And if you want to learn more about some of the ways I work with my clients, you can visit www.cameliedesigns.com where Âme Collaborative is continuing to take shape.

You don’t have to do this alone. I don’t believe you were ever meant to.

Keep it up. Keep it Creative!

- C.

This week we will reflect on a BIG issue for creatives: how to balance work and media. We have all felt the emotional strain social media places upon us. I will share three ways I have learned for better self-care as a creative online.

Welcome to Beyond the Template... the more than "just talk" podcast!

SPECIAL TO THIS EPISODE:

If you are following along and implementing changes, make sure to add the #balancedmakersandshakers !

Let’s engage in conversation! Tell me all about YOU and send me YOUR questions.

What do YOU think about these three ways to support artistic and genius self-care?

What would it feel like to identify the parts of yourself that you can lean into for your followers, your clients, your audience while keeping the rest of yourself TO yourself? Does that sound helpful? Maybe less draining? Let me know!

And, as always, what projects are you working on? How is it going?

You can add anything you would like to share in the comments section or email me directly at camelieleboeuf@gmail.com. This will be in description for you. No one monitors this email but me. So, I welcome your thoughts. And I would love to address them (with anonymity) in future episodes. Let’s grow this community of creatives and innovators together!

Finally, one last reflection: Who is helping you reach your goals and dreams?

I created my business to serve as the partner and collaborator for creatives and innovators to bring their visions to life through grounded actionable steps. If you would like to learn more about how I support my clients, please check out cameliedesigns.com. That’s cameliedesigns.com.

Happy Holidays all! I will see you in the New Year! From Auckland...

If you’re ready to explore what real partnership could look like for your project, your business, or your creative direction, I invite you to reach out.

You can email me directly at camelieleboeuf@gmail.com to book a FREE, no-pressure conversation. This isn’t a pitch. It’s a 30-minute space to think clearly, together.

And if you want to learn more about some of the ways I work with my clients, you can visit www.cameliedesigns.com where Âme Collaborative is continuing to take shape.

You don’t have to do this alone. I don’t believe you were ever meant to.

Keep it up. Keep it Creative!

- C.