Since graduating from the Filmmaking program at the New York Film Academy, Gold Coast, Joseph Tiernan (IMDB page) has been working within Australian and British art departments in various roles. In that time, he has gained 30+ film and television credits to his name, including films such as Ron Howard’s Thirteen Lives, Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis, Aquaman, True History of the Kelly Gang, Swinging Safari, Mortal Kombat, and many more.

Joseph has headed the Art Department as Production Designer on three feature films and series for Netflix and Nickelodeon. His designs have been recognised by the Australian Production Design Guild and several film festivals around the world.

Check out his full portfolio on his professional website.

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Program Studied at NYFA: Filmmaking
Program Type: Diploma of Screen and Media
Year Attended/Graduated: 2015
Highlights: Pacific Rim 2, Jungle, Australia Day, Flammable Children and Boar, Thirteen Lives, Elvis, Aquaman, True History of the Kelly Gang, Swinging Safari, Mortal Kombat