Capilano University’s Costuming for Stage and Screen Celebrates Success at CAFTCAD Awards

Anthea Mallinson Giving Acceptance Speech at CAFTCAD Awards 2025 (MichaelTPhotography)

Capilano University’s Costuming for Stage and Screen program, supported by Doreen Manuel and the Nat and Flora Bosa Centre, proudly served as an aluminum sponsor for the 2025 Canadian Alliance of Film and Television Costume Arts and Design (CAFTCAD) Awards, which celebrates excellence in Canadian costumes.

This year’s event, held in Toronto on Sunday March 2, was especially meaningful, as retired faculty member Anthea Mallinson was honored as a CAFTCAD Icon. More than 30 CapU alumni were also nominated, including a student from last year’s graduating class— highlighting the costuming program’s impact on the industry.

All Costuming students are CAFTCAD members through support of the Employer Engagement and Experiential Learning Facilitator and are able to view nominees and vote on their work, gaining valuable insight into the costume industry it’s members, standards, and excellence.  This event continues to serve as an essential bridge between the industry, our program, and our alumni by strengthening connections and creating opportunities for future collaborations between CAFTCAD and Costuming for Stage and Screen program