Lenka Padysakova

Born in Slovakia, Costume Designer Lenka Padysakova studied historical costume design and scenography, art and fashion design, drawing, pattern making and sewing. She started working as a designer for Berlin brand KARL KRATOCHWIL immediately after secondary school. Lenka's hunger for education brought her to London where she graduated from UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS in 2008. Lenka was actively involved in designing a multitude of costumes for various performers at the MICCA CLUB in Rome where she relocated for a year but her work then took her back to London.

Lenka's costume design work for short films include 'CORVIDAE' (starring Maisie Williams from Game of Thrones) and the acclaimed short film 'WONDERFUL, TERRIBLE THING' which had its premiere at Cannes film festival in 2011.

Documentary THE MAGDALENES that Lenka costume designed won 'Learning on Screen Awards ' in 2014.

Lenka has worked on feature films such as 'VENDETTA', 'THE CRYPT', 'ASSASSIN' and 'TOP DOG' (directed by Martin Kemp), which has been released by Universal Pictures and won Best Feature Film, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress at The British Independent Film Festival 2014.

Another Feature film 'RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER II' that Lenka designed won a Best British Film at National Film Awards UK 2016. Lenka's work in TV includes both BBC & ITV and she has also worked on prestigious theatrical productions at The Royal Opera House, Peacock Theatre, The Young Vic Theatre, Teatro Palladium and Teatro Olimpico whilst living in Rome. Lenka's commercial work includes: Harvey Nichols campaign, Parliament ( Philip Morris ) Subway and the Lovefilm campaign.

Music video 'MADE AN AMERICA' for FEVER 333 that Lenka costume designed was nominated for GRAMMY 2019 for Best Rock Performance.