Now that it’s finally aired, I can share (part of) this video. I made the chicken nugget earrings, the bubble gum skirt, the recycled trash shirt, and the sardine necklace (my fingers stunk for days). It was a lot of fun to work on this show. The kids are really talented, and the sketches are goofy and funny.
Costumes designed by: Elaine Montalvo >> http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0598870/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
I worked on a series of commercials, for Norms Restaurants. There is one for each quarter of the year. This volleyball scenario is the first to come out. We had a great couple days at the beach, and it’s a really fun crew. I can’t wait to post the others.
I made both of these dresses for the production, using patterns that I drafted myself. James (our producer) showed me two photos, he found on the internet, and I copied the designs (with a couple tweaks of my own).
This is a really fun group, and it’s my fifth time working with them.
For more information: http://www.fruitcakefollies.com/
I designed the costumes for this sweet, little web-series. The crew was a pleasure to work with, and Anthony Geary is hilarious. I think they’re still looking for funding, so if you wanna support independent artists, please throw a few dollars their way…
http://www.aliceandthemonster.net
Update (Jan 11, 2013): This series has been re-edited into a feature, and is currently doing the film festival circuit! Be on the lookout for announcements, where we’re accepted.
I was Costume Designer and Set Costumer for this short film noir piece. We are hoping to get enough funding to do a full feature.
Director: Tom Konkle http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1015100/
Production Company: Lumen Actus http://www.lumenactus.com/
I worked on this remake of a 1980 horror film. It showed at Cannes, and I can’t wait to see it on the big screen here. I was there, the night this girl met her demise. It was dark and cold and very gruesome. The practical effects were VERY realistic, so we had quite a bit of blood work to clean up.
I was Costume Supervisor for this short film, about the power of love that binds two souls. It was a 4 day shoot, on several locations, with 3 characters. We had some blood, but no tears.
So far, our film has shown in four film festivals! And it was just accepted by a fifth.
Palm Springs International ShortFest
Healdsburg International Short Film Festival
La Femme International Film Festival
San Jose International Short Film Festival
Tucson’s International LGBT Film Festival (Jan 2013)
For more information: www.besideher.net
I was Costume Supervisor on this webisode. I built the Grim robe and put together Andy Warhol.
My latest creation is a copy of Mary Poppins, custom designed to fit Momma, at Gay Days Anaheim 2011. I drafted a pattern to her unusual measurements, and with only two fittings, this outfit was finished. The coat is fully lined and zips up the back, for easy changing. I altered an existing shirt, to create the dicky. The hat and scarf were purchased as a set, directly from Disney.
Our friend, Anna Lisa (here), is also an excellent costumer.
This was a four day shoot, of a fun mystery. Our first day of shooting, was on the top of a parking garage downtown. The actress shows up with a bit of a pregnant belly, she forgot to tell me about. So, of course, the belt doesn’t fit. Oh, and it HAS to hold her gun, holster and walkie-talkie. I found a police supply store, a few blocks away and was able to get back within the time it took the crew to set up the first shot.
This guy has a mysterious past; and an even more obscure future. I had two duplicate costumes for him: 1 clean, 1 bloody.
Directed by: Manuel Messerli http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1748968/
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