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Name: Neil
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Occupation: Costume Intern
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What attracted you to the Entertainment Industry, and what was your first job or big break in the business?
I am a film lover and want to have some contribution to the Art. My first job was working as a Production Assistant for Bucktown Pictures on a project called "Danny's Wish."
What is the biggest challenge you faced trying to break into the industry, and how did you overcome it?
I haven't broken into anything yet. Ask me again in 20 years.
What advice can you give those trying to break into the "industry?"
Ask someone with a good position to give you good advice.
Please describe your job for those who might not know what a Costume Intern is.
I help any person in any way I can (wardrobe), drive the wardrobe vehicle, help organize and schlep stuff.
Can you share any tricks of the trade that help you work faster/cheaper/better?
Pay attention and listen.
Please illustrate the way the performance of your position can help or hurt a movie. Name a movie that you've seen (or worked on) that we could view and understand the difference between a good job and a bad job.
With me driving the wardrobe truck, if I fail to get there in a timely fashion then the whole thing is set back. Latter question: I really couldn't tell you.
Are you a writer, and if so, how many screenplays have you written?
No.
What's the best lesson you've learned in regards to working in Hollywood?
I don't work in Hollywood.
What advice would you give a director on how to make production easier?
Organize very carefully.
List your top 5 favorite films
- Nashville
- Dr. Strangelove
- The Wings of Desire
- Fitzcarraldo
- The Conversation
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