Annie Symons - Mary & George TV Series, working at 14, and period vs contemporary

The "Voice of Costume" is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. An behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Annie Symons and Catherine Baumgardner. Please Welcome Annie - Costume Designer for Worried About A Boy, Crimson Petal & the White, Great Expectations, The Hollow Crown, Guy Ritchie's King Arthur, My Policeman and Mary and George Topics Include:  Parents influence in the arts Pilot dad who also painted and made super 8 films Falling in love with costume room Instant best friend with a costume designer  Starting at age 14 in stage Deconstructing old wardrobe Art School Making clothes for bands in 80's Getting starting in music videos  Journey to TV and Film Ideal Format - Indie Film Fun of Researching Period Mary and George Process 120 person department Lightning sketches Contemporary much more challenging More voices in the room Working with Actors Solutions arriving in your sleep Adding subtext in costumes Great team of Mary and George Learned about herself Words of advice What all should know about costumes Favorite Movies Favorite places to visit