Costume

 

Mandatory Requirements

  • Resume
  • Required kit for Costume
  • 3 letters of reference from previous work experience in costume Download sample here
  • WHMIS
  • Worker Health and Safety Awareness

Recommended

  • Portfolio in PDF format or URL link Download instructions here
  • 60+ days worked in costume in motion picture
  • 1+ years of employment in the costume department with a professional motion picture or theatrical production company
  • 1+ years of employment in professional sewing and/or pattern making
  • 1+ years of experience in costume in commercials, documentaries, industrial, or educational films
  • 2+ years apprenticeship in costuming, clothing, or a related industry
  • 2+ years of post-secondary education in a costume-related field in a theatre arts or film school recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education or the equivalent in another province, state, or country
  • Knowledge of alterations and garment construction
  • Knowledge of fabric content and garment care
  • Knowledge of period costume
  • Strong computer skills (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
  • Volunteer work experience in the costume department (e.g., Canadian Film Centre, indie work, student films, etc.)
  • Training familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Standard First Aid + CPR + AED
  • CSA Green triangle patch safety boots

 

Mandatory Kit

  • Bag or bin to hold kit items
  • Breakdown powders + colour sticks (Shmere, Ben Nye)
  • Cloth or twill tape, black + white
  • Digital camera
  • Disposable gloves
  • Double sided toupee tape (Topstick, Super Stick)
  • Elastics, various sizes
  • Emery board or nail file
  • Highlighter
  • Lint brush, lint roller, or whisk brush
  • Manila tags
  • Multi-tool with pliers (Leatherman, Swiss Army, Gerber, SOG)
  • Needles for hand sewing, various sizes
  • Pencils + pens
  • Safety pins in silver + gold, assorted sizes
  • Sandpaper or sanding block
  • Seam ripper
  • Sewing scissors with sharp tip, large + small
  • Sewing tape measure
  • Sharpie markers in black, fine + extra fine
  • Shoe sponge (silicone impregnated)
  • Small hairdryer
  • Small notepad
  • Small selection of notions (hooks and eyes, buttons, Velcro, etc.)
  • Small spools of thread in white, black, grey, beige
  • Small towel, rag, brushes, sponges
  • Small wet/dry towel (ShamWow)
  • Stage blood (small bottle)
  • Stain remover stick (Tide to Go)
  • Thimble
  • Thread or thread braid, assorted
  • Water spray bottle
  • Wet wipes with minimal additives (Wet Ones)
  • Work gloves

PLUS MINI ON-SET KIT:

  • Bandages, several in various sizes
  • Chalk
  • Elastics in black + white, ½” size
  • Lint roller
  • Manila tags
  • Moleskin (several pieces)
  • Sharp pencil
  • Sharpie markers in black, fine + extra fine
  • Small notepad
  • Small package of wet wipes with minimal additives (Wet Ones)
  • Topstick tape
  • Velvet lint brush