Costume Department Attachment on Feature Film

A Professional Attachment opportunity is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming feature film. Applications close Wednesday, 12 December 2018 at 5:00pm WST.

About the Attachment

The successful candidate will complete a six-week Costume Department Attachment under the guidance of an expert Costume Supervisor where they will:

• Gain insight and an understanding to the inner workings of a costume department on a feature film.
• Develop the beginnings of a costume departmental skill set across areas including assisting standby on set, on set etiquette, buying, dressing, costume department management, production office, pre-production, shooting and post production.
• Develop unique skills and knowledge of a costume department working by other experienced costume professionals.
• Learn the importance of team work both within a costume department and production company as a whole.
• Experience working alongside actors, extras and other departments on set
• An understanding on the core roles of a costume department and how they work
• Gain an understanding of the role of a costume supervisor and how they facilitate the department and production, including organisational skills, basic budget knowledge, forecasting and planning.

In addition to the Screenwest Guidelines and Terms of Trade, the successful applicant will be a team player and:

• possess an eye for detail and an interest in the Costume Department
• be tenacious and kind
• open to learning new things
• able to engage with people
• possess Initiative and common sense
• must have a license and car
• sewing and costume maintenance skills are a bonus but not necessary

The successful recipient is anticipated to commence in the role on Monday, 7 January 2019 for six weeks with the possibility of an extension.

Screenwest encourages applications from Western Australians from underrepresented and/or diverse groups, appropriate to the roles. The WA screen industry recognises diversity as differences in gender; age; Indigenous identity; cultural and linguistic diversity (CaLD); disability; sexuality and gender identities (LGBTQI+); location (including urban communities and remote regions) and socio-economic status.

If the right candidate cannot be found for this role, the attachment may be offered in another department.

Please view the Crew Attachment Program page on the Screenwest website for the full guidelines, application materials and submission details.

Program Contacts

To talk to someone about this opportunity, applicants should contact:

Gabrielle Cole, Production Attraction and Services Coordinator
Screenwest
T: +61 8 6169 2117
E: gabrielle.cole@screenwest.com.au

All program guidelines are to be read in conjunction with the Screenwest Terms of Trade.

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