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CASA-ABRIGO

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Inspired by real stories, victims of domestic violence in a Shelter House rediscover the place they occupy while trying to gain independence and security to start a new life.

Each episode is dedicated to one of the women and Joana, the psychologist accompanying them.

Production: Fado Filmes Director: Márcio Laranjeira Costume Designer: Patrícia Dória Costume Assistant: Gonçalo Borges (intership)

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Weekly Reflection- Assisting Carlota

I chose to assist Carlota on her short film "In the Hall."  This was one of the first films to be shot, and we had 6 days to get cast members and find costumes for their characters.  Luckily, we were able to source costumes from actors as well as rent items from the Costume Store in order to successfully costume the film.  Having such a condensed time frame was stressful, but we were able to pull everything together.

I attended meetings, helped choose items from the Costume Store, and attended fittings with one of the actors.  On set April 30th, we arrived at the Hotel Miramar at 7am, and quickly prepared the costumes, including ironing, starching, and shoe polishing.  The actors arrived at 8, and we quickly had them change and go to makeup.  Before each take Carlota had a chance to do "last looks" and make sure everything was in order.  I made sure all of our equipment was used and put back properly, and helped Carlota make some day-of accessory decisions in consultation with the director.

While I was familiar with most of the assisting process, having worked on several theatre productions in the wardrobe department, this was my first experience with working on a film set, and working such a tight schedule.  It was my first time being around a film crew and all of the necessary equipment.  I hadn't realized before that day how much time shooting takes, and how time consuming even small adjustments are in order to get multiple angles of the same scene.  

Having this experience before working my own film was invaluable.  It helps me understand everyone else's role on the set, and will help me be as prepared and ready for my shoot as possible.  There are details, like obtaining location kits, that I am now aware of, and can make sure that the actors are as comfortable as possible when they're not shooting.