A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Birthplace:
Cape Town, South Africa
Charl, born in Cape Town, South Africa, and raised in Namibia following his parents' relocation, spent his formative adolescent years in the captivating landscapes of desert and ocean. His global exploration took him to the United Kingdom for a few years and upon his return marked the discovery of a profound passion within the film industry. Throughout the years, Charl has seamlessly woven through various departments, ultimately finding his creative haven in the costume department. This pivotal period of his career opened doors to international opportunities, with Charl contributing his skills to film projects not only in South Africa but also across Namibia, Jordan, and Canada. His portfolio spans the spectrum of cinematic endeavors, encompassing Movies of the Week (MOWs), TV Commercials, Features, and Series. Charl's versatility is evident in his work, navigating seamlessly between period and contemporary projects, and even venturing into the imaginative realms of sci-fi and westerns. Driven by an unwavering enthusiasm, Charl approaches each project with a sense of anticipation and adaptability. Whether horror or romance, managing bustling crowds, or coordinating daring stunts, he thrives on the collaborative magic ignited by the creative minds behind the scenes. In the present, Charl finds himself immersed in the Canadian film scene, operating between the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba. His bio reflects not only a rich tapestry of international experiences but also an ongoing commitment to the ever-evolving narratives of the cinematic world.
Costume Design:
2019 Christmas at the Plaza
2020 Jingle Bell Bride
Costume Designer:
2019 Christmas at the Plaza
2020 Jingle Bell Bride
2020 The Secret Ingredient
2021 Right in Front of Me
2024 Haunted Wedding
Set Costumer:
2015 Mad Max: Fury Road
2019 Christmas at the Plaza
2020 Jingle Bell Bride
2020 The Secret Ingredient
2021 Right in Front of Me
2024 Haunted Wedding
Assistant Costume Designer:
2014 Fargo
Most data and links to images for the Movies section come from TheMovieDB (TMDB).
Additional data for Film Titles come from The Open Movie Database (OMDb).
At least one plug-in comes from IMDb.
Data are -- hey, it's a plural -- subject to the limitations of their sources. (For example, TMDB search results currently max out at 20.) I am limiting myself to free data sources for now. (No, a "free trial" is not free.)
While much of the above data are retrieved directly from outside APIs and other such sources, data from American Film Institute (AFI) and British Film Institute (BFI) were manually entered the old fashioned way into a MySQL database. Re BFI I took the following liberties:
Regarding profile removals and data corrections:
Filtering is applied here to film projects flagged as "adult" by TheMovieDB. Pending "popular demand" I am contemplating a login and profile system with preferences (such as whether to allow adult images to appear) and permissions (such as data entry).
Whereas the overall purpose of this website is to serve as a personal demo/portfolio/workshop of web and data skills, this Movies section is not meant to compete with or substitute for far more definitive movie websites.
Whether or not he still clings to an award which he won in 1986 as a film critic for his college's newspaper, Jeffrey Hartmann is not responsible for the texts of overviews and biographies supplied by external data sources.