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Baz Luhrmann is an Australian writer, director, and producer whose distinct storytelling style has earned him global acclaim across film, television, opera, and theatre, making his projects valuable for brand collaborations seeking creative vision and broad cultural impact.
In 2004, Luhrmann collaborated with actress Nicole Kidman to create No. 5 The Film, a short film featuring the iconic Chanel perfume, with costumes designed by Karl Lagerfeld. This piece ushered in a new era of fashion advertising and became a landmark in the evolution of branded content.
Film director Baz Luhrmann has teamed up with Bombay Sapphire gin to launch a global campaign to inspire creativity, named 'Saw This, Made This'. He serves as the creative director for the campaign, inviting people to find inspiration in their surroundings.
For 'The Great Gatsby' film, Luhrmann and costume/production designer Catherine Martin collaborated with Prada to create period-inspired dresses based on their archives and true to the book's references to luxury brands.
For 'The Great Gatsby' film, Luhrmann and costume/production designer Catherine Martin collaborated with Brooks Brothers to create period-inspired suits based on their archives and true to the book's references to luxury brands.
For 'The Great Gatsby' film, Luhrmann and costume/production designer Catherine Martin collaborated with Tiffany & Co. to create period-inspired jewellery based on their archives and true to the book's references to luxury brands.
Baz Luhrmann and his wife Catherine Martin adapted their style for projects in retail, including with Barneys New York.
Mark Anthony “Baz” Luhrmann, born on September 17, 1962, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, embarked on his creative journey from an early age, influenced by his mother, a ballroom dance teacher, and his father, who ran a petrol station and cinema. His initial experiences in ballroom dancing later inspired his critically acclaimed debut. Luhrmann studied at Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art. He first garnered attention for his stage production of ‘Strictly Ballroom,’ which he later adapted into his 1992 film debut. This film premiered at Cannes, receiving a fifteen-minute standing ovation, marking the beginning of his “Red Curtain Trilogy.” The trilogy continued with ‘Romeo + Juliet’ in 1996 and the Oscar-winning ‘Moulin Rouge!’ in 2001, which also secured Golden Globes for Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Original Score. His early career also included a 2002 Broadway adaptation of the opera ‘La Bohème,’ recognized with two Tony Awards, showcasing his diverse artistic range.
Luhrmann continued to solidify his reputation for distinctive storytelling through various high-profile projects. In 2004, he collaborated with Nicole Kidman on ‘No. 5 The Film’ for Chanel, a short film that became a significant piece in fashion advertising. His ambitious 2008 epic ‘Australia,’ also starring Kidman, became the country’s second-highest-grossing film of all time. In 2013, he directed ‘The Great Gatsby,’ which grossed over $353 million worldwide and earned two Oscars. The film’s soundtrack, co-produced by Luhrmann and Jay-Z, blended jazz with contemporary hip-hop and topped Billboard charts. More recently, Luhrmann created ‘The Get Down,’ a 2016 Netflix series chronicling the birth of hip-hop in the 1970s, collaborating with legendary artists for authenticity. In 2022, he directed ‘Elvis’, a biopic about Elvis Presley starring Austin Butler, which debuted at the Cannes Film Festival and garnered eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor. He is also set to release ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,’ a documentary and concert film, in 2025 and is working on a narrative feature film titled ‘Jehanne d’Arc’.
Throughout his career, Luhrmann has consistently demonstrated a unique artistic vision, often characterized by vibrant visuals, dynamic musical arrangements, and a fusion of high and low culture. His work extends beyond film to include opera direction, music production—including the Grammy-nominated soundtracks for ‘Moulin Rouge!’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’—and the establishment of his record label, House of Iona, in partnership with RCA Records. Dubbed an auteur by many, Luhrmann maintains deep involvement in the writing, directing, design, and musical elements of his projects. His commercial success, with four of his films ranking among the top ten highest worldwide grossing Australian films ever, underscores his broad appeal and influence in the global entertainment industry. He was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2025 for his eminent service to the arts.
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