#65 Intro to Wardrobe Dept | Ashley Heathcock

If you love fashion and making films, check out the Wardrobe Department.This week we have Ashley Heathcock to share how she went from working for a local designer in New Orleans to designing costumes for TV shows and movies. In this episode, she talks about how she got started, the rules of the trade, and joining the costume guild.Ashley has worked on Magnum PI, Bright, and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.Listen to learn how you can turn your love for fashion and filmmaking into a full-time gig.Key points:00:00 - Intro2:05 - Getting started5:49 - Wardrobe Dept terms7:15 - Modifying and creating pieces 8:46 - What happens to costumes after the shoot10:27 - Rules of the trade11:21 - Aging and dyeing process tips16:34 - Difference between a bad and good job18:10 - How to get started21:30 - How early in the process are you brought in22:12 - Pay rate for costumers 22:44 - Prepping costume truck26:21 - Expectations for pay27:55 - What does it take to get into a union32:38 - Getting started in the union 33:44 - Finding other costume designers 35:04 - Favorite Gear39:35 - Something going wrong43:55 - Weaving personality into the design 44:41 - Best places to get materials Links:IMDBLocal 478 Union New Orleans Costume Desing GuildSync on SetMood Fabrics Connect on InstagramWebsiteConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resources