Patti Henderson Costume Designer
About
Patti Henderson is an accomplished, award-nominated Costume Designer with nearly three decades of experience in film and television. Known for her versatility across contemporary, period, drama, comedy and action genres. Patti has collaborated with major studios and production companies, including Amblin Entertainment, Amazon Studios, Universal Pictures and Netflix. Her work has been showcased at prestigious international film festivals, including Cannes, Sundance, Tribeca, and the Toronto International Film Festival.
Among her latest projects is "The Altruists" (2026), the highly anticipated Netflix limited series starring Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle. Produced by Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground Productions, the series chronicles the extraordinary rise and collapse of cryptocurrency empire FTX. Patti's costume design helps define the characters and visual world of this compelling true-life drama.
Patti also designed the costumes for "Queens for a Day" (2026), the independent feature directed by Chris Carter, creator of The X-Files. This darkly comedic period film transports audiences from contemporary America back to 1950s New York. Patti's period designs play an integral role in recreating the era and bringing the film's distinctive visual storytelling to life. The film began its festival circuit in 2026.
Her extensive credits also include "Nobody 2" (2025) and "Nobody" (2021) for Universal Pictures, starring Bob Odenkirk; Hulu's acclaimed limited series "Under the Bridge" (2024), starring Lily Gladstone; and Amazon's dark comedy "Totally Killer" (2023). Her period costume design was also featured in Sean Penn's "Flag Day" (2021), which celebrated its world premiere at the 74th Cannes Film Festival, where Patti attended alongside the film's director and star.
Throughout her career, Patti has earned recognition for her creative vision, attention to character and ability to bring authenticity to the screen. Her work has received nominations for excellence in costume design from the Gemini Awards, Canadian Screen Awards, and CAFTCAD Awards.
Full filmography: IMDb — Patricia J. Henderson
Representation: Julian Savodivker, EVP & Head of Production, Independent Artist Group.