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Alan Taylor

5 years, 10 months ago - Alan Taylor

Hi I have been working in the fashion industry for the past 10 years and I’m looking to get into costume, been talking to a few people and they have mentioned working as a stand by is a great place to get started, would anybody know of some STAND BY JOBS going where I could start? I have a great work ethic and am a very fast learner and have extensive experience in design and pattern cutting. If anyone wants my cv don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Thank you X

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Marlom Tander

5 years, 10 months ago - Marlom Tander

Offer your services to people doing shorts, fan films (esp fantasy/sci fi) and music videos.

These people have no money, natch, but the more serious ones will cover your material costs, if nothing else.

Get reels and stills. Get someone to shoot a "designing and making the costume" video for each one. Start a YT channel to show them, and also some more generic costumes/materials/maker stuff.

Network like crazy.

The odds are better for you than most people because you are looking at a niche, so the chance of becoming a name is higher, and if you do, regular work is possible - costume is critical and needs a LOT of planning. You can't just make it up on the fly, so any serious production will always go for the person with a known rep.

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Alan Taylor

5 years, 10 months ago - Alan Taylor

thank you Marlom

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Adam Ethan Crow

5 years, 10 months ago - Adam Ethan Crow

We're now putting together a feature to be shot in November - drop Kashif@dittofilms.com a line.

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Moira Rowan

5 years, 10 months ago - Moira Rowan

Hi
My friend is a festival director of a Dance Festival to be held in Camden 26/27 of October she creates the costumes for her dance groups I could ask if she needs any help if this is of interest to you? She is the director of the Latin American Evening but she does alot of Spanish traditional dancing too

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