Two - time Oscar - winner Catherine Martin co - produced epic film ` ` Australia '' `` It really gave me the key to the character , that Baz had her in her mind thinking this was completely appropriate . Her friend and collaborator of 16 years , Baz Luhrmann directed the film . The film 's logistical challenges included bad weather , equine cruelty and sheer size . Martin still found the time to design star Nicole Kidman 's whimsical costumes .
Two - time Oscar - winner Catherine Martin co - produced epic film ` ` Australia '' Her friend and collaborator of 16 years , Baz Luhrmann directed the film . The film 's logistical challenges included bad weather , equine cruelty and sheer size . Martin still found the time to design star Nicole Kidman 's whimsical costumes .