So what have I been up to? Just finished work on a short film about a week ago. Just started my new gig at Stage West in the costume department. Working on a sewing contract for Black Diamond. OH YEAH, I had an art show about 2-3 weeks ago. I should have posted about it but I am forgetful. It was at Function 13, it was cool, it's finished now, tada! I got some lovely feedback despite having a mental breakdown during the show. Oh, constant self-criticism. My worst enemy.
OH, so last Wednesday, the Design Exchange had an AMAZING panel on costume design. The guest speakers were Marjory Fielding, wardrobe supervisor at the National Ballet of Canada, Monique Prudhomme, costume designer for films such as 'The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus' and 'Juno', and Dawna Pym, a teacher at Seneca who runs some costume programs at the ROM that I have to check out now. Did I mention it was amazing? Ms. Fielding discussed the history of dance and ballet, as well as the history of the Tutu. (!) Ms. Prudhomme discussed working as a costume designer for film and some stories from productions she's done. Ms. Pym told us about the ROMs costume collection, as well as Senecas, and it was really interesting. And they even brought in garments from previous ballet productions and the costume collection at Seneca! It was so great to see a tutu up close. We had to wear special gloves to touch them. It's amazing the amount of work that goes into tutus. It makes me really want to try and make one myself.. Maybe when I'm less frantically busy.
And afterwards, they had a short Q&A. They actually stayed even later to talk to people one and one! I can't tell you how giddy I was to speak to Monique Prudhomme, whom I just think is an amazing designer. I also introduced myself to Marjory Fielding, as we only knew eachother via e-mail. I left the event feeling giddy and walking on clouds. It was such an amazing night. Then I went out with Trevor and Mary to grab dinner and had ultra delicious guacamole. Speaking of which, I should make some for my housewarming party.
Oh yeah, the design exchange is pretty much the coolest thing ever. I did a guest-speaking gig there back in June. Link is on the side. For any designer or artist, they are always doing great things that you should definetely check out!
What else, what else.. The steamwhistle show is approaching for January. Starting it now, really really excited for the show. I think it'll be great. I have to apply for Toronto Alternative Fashion Week 2011 very soon. OH, I have a really great gig coming up.. But it's top secret! And super nerdy and amazing! I'll definetely post pictures and info later on when the jig is up.
Oh yeah, and our new apartment? So awesome.
Jenn! Jen Woodall here! I love that you found this post. I worked on the Chris Bosh DVD and documentary and when they went to put my name in IMDB, they discovered that there was a Jen Woodall (1) - me being (2), that worked as a wardrobe stylist on films.
ReplyDeleteMy last job was amazing, we had small budgets, so I'd get to do hair, makeup and wardrobe on most of our video shoots. Other than that, I'm not really in the industry (although I work in advertising).
All this said, I do live in Toronto My new website is www.jentalkstoomuch.com (I wanted to have google analyitics for my blog).
Hope to keep in touch! It really looks like you are doing some amazing things! It's nice to know I share the same name with a girl who's killing it in the industry she loves!
Rad! I liked your website on the sidebar.
ReplyDeleteAnd I am doing anything but 'killing it'. Mainly just desperately struggling to get any gigs I can after my graduation in April. But someday I won't be desperately struggling and instead I will be effortlessly succeeding!