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Costume

The film industry's wardrobe department ensures actors' costumes match the film's setting, era, and characters. Working closely with the director and production designer, they select, design, and maintain costumes, including fittings and alterations. This department brings characters to life, conveying their personalities, and enriches the film's visual storytelling through actors' attire choices.

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Roles

Costume Designer

Creates and designs the costumes for the production, working closely with the director and other departments to achieve the desired visual aesthetic.

Costume Supervisor

Oversees the overall costume department, ensuring the coordination, execution, and quality of costumes.

Assistant Costume Supervisor

Assists the costume supervisor in managing and coordinating costume-related activities on set.

Seamstress/Costume Maker

Constructs and sews costumes based on the designs and patterns provided.

Breakdown Artist

Creates specialized textile effects and breakdowns on costumes, applying various techniques to achieve desired visual effects.

Leather Worker

Constructs and handles leather components for costumes, ensuring quality craftsmanship.

Costume Trainee

Learns and gains practical experience in costume design and production, assisting the department with various tasks.

Standby Costume

Costume Driver

A Costume Driver in film is responsible for transporting costumes, accessories, and wardrobe personnel to and from the film set.

Wardrobe Master/Mistress

The Wardrobe Master/Mistress is in charge of the crowd costumes and preparing wardrobe lineups.

Principal Standby Costumes

The Principal Standby Costumes is responsible for dressing the main cast.

Senior Costume Assistant

The Senior Costume Assistant has several years of experience and is in charge of dressing cast and crowd, typically they wear many hats.

Crowd Costumier

The Crowd Costumier is responsible for dressing the crowd, and coordinates between the Crowd Supervisor and the Costume Assistants.

Assistant Costume Designer

Assists the costume designer with costume design, research, and coordination.

Costume Junior

The Costume Junior is a step up from Trainee, but not quite yet experienced enough to be a Costume Assistant.

Costume Coordinator

Coordinates and manages the costume department, including scheduling, logistics, and communication with other departments.

Crowd Supervisor

Oversees the wardrobe department, managing and coordinating the costume-related activities on set.

Key Set Costumier

Lead costumer on set and takes care of all the main actors. Ensures that the appropriate clothing has been prepared/set for the day's work and maintains it in accordance with the designer's instructions after it arrives on set.

Dresser

Responsible for assisting actors with their costumes during productions. This includes ensuring costumes fit properly, making quick changes between scenes, and maintaining the overall appearance of costumes throughout filming.

Costume Assistant

Provides general assistance to the costume team, including costume preparation, maintenance, and dressing.

Costume Buyer

Assists with the procurement of costumes, working closely with the senior costume buyer and costume department.

Tailor/Costume Cutter

Specialises in cutting and shaping fabrics to create costume patterns and pieces.

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