Leila Heise - The Chosen

Voice Of Costume - Creating Character through Costume Design

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The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Leila Heise and Catherine Baumgardner.

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Topics Covered:

Growing up as an actor How a dislocated knee changed the course of her life 1st paid costume design job From stage to TV in Dallas Getting attached to The Chosen as costume designer Coming onto The Chosen mid-season one Growth from a 5 person crew Use of color in The Chosen costumes Jesus and the Blue Sash Research. Research. Research. Distinguishing the Sanhedrin Finding research at an estate sale Jewelry as the icing Costuming the 5000 Shopping LA fashion district Inspiration comes from anywhere Nonstop building Advice to live by Listening to the actors when designing Film can watch over and over again Place to travel The impact of The Chosen around the world