Wardrobe Department

Wardrobe Requirements

The Wardrobe Department is responsible for choosing, coordinating, fitting, and constructing every garment you see in a given film, television show, or commercial.

Resume: mandatory

Certifications CPR + Standard 1st Aid + AED: Recommended

Driver’s License: Recommended

E.T.C.P.: Recommended

Elevated Work Platform (Lift): Recommended

Forklift: Recommended

WHMIS: Mandatory

Worker-Health and Safety Awareness: Mandatory

Working at Heights: Recommended

Please note that if you show up to work missing anything from the required kit, you will be sent home immediately.

  • Lint Brush / Lint Roller / Whisk Brush
  • Stain Remover (tide stick)
  • Needles
  • Scissors
  • Safety Pins (assorted sizes)
  • Small Selection of Notions (hook, eyes, buttons, Velcro, elastic)
  • Double sided toupee tape (Topstick, Superstick, Stick-em)
  • Thick and Fine Lint Brush / Lint Roller / Whisk Brush
  • Stain Remover (tide stick)
  • Needles
  • Scissors
  • Safety Pins (asPoint Sharpie
  • Small Notepad
  • Small Wet / Dry Towel (sham – wow)
  • Water Spray Bottle
  • Emery Board or Nail File
  • Multi-tool with pliers (Swiss Army / Gerber/ Sog ect.)
  • Powders (Shmere, Ben-Nye)
  • Stage Blood
  • Small Towel, Rag, Brushes, Sponges
  • Water Spray Bottle
  • Seasonal Appropriate Bad Weather Gear (Rain / Winter)
  • Hat (Sun, Rain, Winter)
  • Wet Ones
  • Assorted Thread or Thread Braid
  • Thimble Seam Ripper Cloth tape (black / white)
  • Tape Measure
  • Pencil and Pen
  • Highlighter
  • Manila Tags
  • Elastics
  • Shoe Sponge
  • Small Hair Dryer
  • Digital Camera
  • Colour Sticks (Shmere, Shmutz)
  • Sandpaper or Sanding Block
  • Disposable Gloves
  • Extra Pair of Socks and Shoes
  • Work Gloves
  • Folding Set Chair

Please confirm that you have all items in the required kit for Costume: Mandatory 

Confirm that you have Green Patch safety boots: Mandatory

Have you attended a post-secondary program or apprenticeship in your area of interest: Recommended

Have you attended a workshop or seminar in your area of interest: Recommended 

Name of a professional employed in the entertainment industry who is willing to be your reference: Recommended

Please name three members within the Costume department who endorse your application for permit status in the dept: recommended

Proof of one year or 200 days of experience in theatre, film or television in the selected trade: Recommended

Proof of two years or 400 days of work experience in the selected trade: Recommended 

Knowledge of alterations & garment construction: Recommended

Knowledge of fabric content & garment care: Recommended

Knowledge of period designs / styles recommended Pattern Making – more than 1 yr experience: Recommended

Sewing – more than 1 yr experience:  Recommended

Training Familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act: Recommended

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