Patricia Boulden
In 2017, I wanted to take my career in-
ternational and joined the Costume De-
signers Guild. This gave me new knowl-
edge of the industry and the American
market, which facilitated working with
designers from 892 and New York's Local
829. I have been a member of Toronto's
IA Local 873 for over 20 years and have
worked as a four-term Costume Commit-
tee Recording Secretary. That commit-
tee helps the membership implement
the union contract and understand its
importance. I saw that the costume de-
partment was being routinely left out of
the important discussions of crewing,
workable space, and of course major is-
sues like fair wages. I immediately joined
the CDG Pay Equity Committee and have
been honored to work with wonderful
fellow CDG members. As a recently elect-
ed 873 delegate, I hope to continue the
conversation with the IA International
and represent my local at upcoming con-
ventions. I have just finished work on an
untitled feature, Sofia Coppola's adapta-
tion of Priscilla Presley's memoir of her
life with husband Elvis Presley. Working
with CDG member, costume designer
Stacey Battat, in Toronto was an incredi-
ble opportunity.
Photos: Courtesy of Patricia Boulden
Top:
Clarice,
CDs
Marcia
Scott
&
Leslie
Kavanaugh.
Photo:
CBS.
Bottom:
The
Time
Traveller's
Wife,
CD
Julie
Weiss.
Photo:
Warner
Bros..Pictures.
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