24 The Costume Designer Fall 2018
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ACD
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Hope Hanafin
Ivy Thaide
Film and television productions are two
of the most collaborative art forms in the
world. Among the army of people needed
to put together a production, the Costume
Designer must interact effectively with all
departments—actors, producers, and, of
course, the director. However, a Costume
Designer's most critical relationship is with
their assistant. As productions continue to
grow in scope and complexity, having a
strong team and a reliable right hand has
become a defining aspect of the Costume
Designer's role.
Like any relationship, there are as many
dynamics as there are Costume Designers
and assistants. Costume Designers Hope
Hanafin and Ivy Thaide, serving as her
ACD on Netflix's Chambers, give us a rare
inside look at their partnership, the paths
that led them to Costume Design, and how
their experiences continue to shape their
work translating the script into characters.
By Gary Foss
