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Name: Amanda
Username: wardrobeprincess29
Hometown: Barrington, IL
Occupation: Set Costumer
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What attracted you to the Entertainment Industry, and what was your first job or big break in the business?
I wanted to work for John Hughes my whole life. I loved his movies when I was growing up. I found costuming in college, and 6 years later, my first movie was a John Hughes picture!
What is the biggest challenge you faced trying to break into the industry, and how did you overcome it?
Someone told me a long time ago, who was already in the business (and when I say "the business" I mean "the industry"), that your second job is as hard to get as your first, and after that it gets a little easier. He was right. But the more people you meet, the more you are increasing your odds that you'll get called in for work. And you never know when you might need them either! It's a catch-22 in a good way, for once!
What advice can you give those trying to break into the "industry?"
-When the phone rings, you go to work. Accept everything you can.
-Develop a thick skin.
-Be flexible and have a positive personality.
-Be early and be ready. Anticipate, anticipate, anticipate.
Please describe your job for those who might not know what a Line Producer is.
I help prep for the day and what is being shot. I'm on set before the actors and am ready when they get there. I read what is being shot that day and have special stuff ready if needed (mud, wet, blood, etc). I make sure actors are wearing all costume pieces (jewelry, shoes), Polaroid them once they have been shot and write copious notes in the back of each picture, noting not only descriptions of what they are wearing but how they are wearing it (this will be written down in the continuity book). I also watch for dirt: stains and be ready for anything.
Can you share any tricks of the trade that help you work faster/cheaper/better?
Things I could not do my job without:
Topstick, spot removers, shoe shine sponge, Sharpies, Poloroid, Gaffer's tape, Script Supervisor (I love Linda), cell phone, safety pins, lint remover, short wipes, baby wipes, vitamins, white towels, set bag: fanny pack, MY SOG, St. Rita Medal.
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.
If you notice a continuity mistake, that is a bad job. If you don't, it is a good job!
Are you a writer, and if so, how many screenplays have you written?
NO! Well, everyone writes, but not screenplays!
What's the best lesson you've learned in regards to working in Hollywood?
I don't work in Hollywood; there is no seasons! I love Chicago. Plus, there are too many people out there that do what I do!
What advice would you give to writers on how to craft a script that addresses practical production issues?
If you have a question about something being a production issue, it probably will be. Talk to people. Ask advice. Try the website!
What advice would you give a director on how to make production easier?
ASK PETE JONES! He is a great director!
List your top 5 favorite films
- Princess Bride
- Moonstruck
- The Shawshank Redemption
- La Belle et la bete (Jean Cocteau!)
- The Godfather movies
- The Indiana Jones movies
**Please feel free to add other comments here
PERSEVERE!
BE STRONG!
REMEMBER YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO!
(lots of people hate what they do for a living; you are lucky)
GOOD LUCK!
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