
BIOGRAPHY
Providing individual bespoke characters to mass costumes for opening ceremonies, theatre, events, commercial and corporate films, television & Media, Janine Marie Short, aka Nene is a versatile and innovative Costume Designer with a rack of esteemed achievements under her belt in her 17 year career.
Starting with her artwork and creations being proudly showcased at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, Nene has gone on to produce for renowned brands such as Rolex, Expo2020, Dubai Tourism, Atlantis, and Zero Gravity to name but a few.
Nene has cemented herself in the UAE entertainment industry as the most sought after costumières and stylists. Her gift for producing truly distinctive creations, whether it’s her sketches to origami, couture to wigs is second to none, with her imagination knowing no bounds when it comes to her original, high quality work.
Event & Entertainment work credits include:
Pope Francis Mass - 2019
1YTG Expo 2020 celebration - 2019
Opening ceremony of AL Diriyah, Saudi Arabia - 2019
Qasr al Hons Opening ceremony - 2018
Expo 2020 projects - 2016 & 2018
Chinese state visit - 2018
Rolex opening and anniversary gala - 2018
Sharjah Children’s reading festival - 2018
Happiness Parade - 2018
Meydan opening ceremonies - 2015 & 2017
Zero Gravity - 2017- 2019
Atlantis Christmas - 2017
Pacha Dubai - 2015 – 2017
Modhesh world 2016 - 2017
Base Nightclub - 2017
DSF - 2017
NAS Sports opening ceremony - 2016
Nation Day - 2014 & 2015
IPL Cricket gala dinner - 2014
DIPC Parachute Championship - 2013