April Costumer Newsletter 2016

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VOLUME 71 NUMBER 4
MOTION PICTURE COSTUMERS
new MEMBErsHIP meetinG
SATURDAY • MARCH 19, 2016
Minutes & More Photos in Centerfold
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LOCAL 705 IATSE
SKETCH TO SCREEN
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
On Saturday, February 27, eight 705 members took
advantage of the opportunity to attend the "Sketch
to Screen" panel discussion and reception at UCLA
after tickets to the event were offered by the Local
in "The Thread". Six panelists: Sandy Powell ("Carol"
and "Cinderella"), Jenny Beavan ("Mad Max: Fury
Road"), Paco Delgado ("The Danish Girl"), Suttirat
Anne Larlarb ("Steve Jobs”), Jaqueline West ("The
Revenant"), and Michael Wilkenson ("Joy") answered
questions from Deborah Nadoolman Landis, the
moderator. Clips from the 2016 films that had been
nominated for "Best Costumes" were shown,
followed by a Q & A with the audience. Attendees
were then invited to a lavish reception where they
could informally chat with the individual designers.
Sat., April 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
At The Local 80 Stages
2520 W. Olive Street
BURBANK, CA 91505
• Snacks and Socializing at 10:30 a.m.
• Special Guest Speakers
• Bake Sale and Book Sale
• Updates and Information from
Local 705 Committees and Officers
• Free Day Checking Class after meeting
Those members who attended all agreed that the
event was great, both informative and fun. Hopefully, the invitation will go out again next year, and
more of our members will attend.
Motion Picture Costumers Local 705/I.A.T.S.E.
Affiliated with the AFL - CIO
4731 Laurel Canyon Blvd. #201
Valley Village, CA 91607
818.487.5655 818.487.5663 FAX
email: contactus@mpc705.com
www.motionpicturecostumers.org
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Executive Board
Nickolaus Brown – President
Debby Curtis – Vice President
Bethany Jane Bohatila – Sec.-Treas. / Asst. B.A.
Bob Iannaccone – Business Representative
Lisa Harris – Member-at-Large
Noel Leonard – Men’s Finished
Nancy Grossi – Women’s Finished
Hossein Namdar – Men’s Custom Made
Deborah Ash – Women’s Custom Made
John Van Hout – Costume House Custom Made
Jeff Hartman – Live Television
Carmen Lozano – Costume House
Rebecca Graves – Sergeant-at-Arms
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A LITTLE THIs, A LITTLE THAT . . .
limits of the 30 mile filming zone crews encounter exotic locations, in close proximity to their homes and neighborhoods,
far removed from the long gone studio backlots. The pictures
have grown and we have grown with them. Taking nothing
away from the members that came before us and fought to
create and sustain our industry, our craft and our Local. Our
current membership is more varied, more diverse and possibly
better suited to the current ongoing demands of our jobs than
our predecessors. We are not only adapting to keep up with
emerging technology. We strive to be ahead of the curve.
Leading as we confront these new issues. We must and we will
prosper and grow stronger. Always prepared and ready for any
and all new challenges as we practice our craft to show others
we are more than mere “dressers.” That the skills we master
are vast and varied. Looking toward the future and whatever
means to present entertainment comes next. We will continue
to create and tell stories by costumes. We will be there ready,
willing and able for any challenge. The pictures might have
gotten small but we have not.
THE PICTURES THAT GOT SMALL
We all have favorite movies. Movies that speak to us and resonate long after seeing. They can be our favorite for delivering
a message or just delivering sheer entertainment. My all-time
#1 is Billy Wilder’s 1950 classic – Sunset Boulevard. I first
enjoyed its pleasures as a teenager. Repeated viewings at
revival houses and on television only increased my enjoyment
of this tale of Hollywood. On my first visit to this fabled
metropolis Hollywood USA. I chose to forgo the usual touristy
territory of Hollywood & Vine or the Chinese theater. I
wanted to see the Paramount gate because of its use in the
picture. Little did I realize that the alley, the hero William
Holden walks down on his way to the gate was part of the old
Western Costume Company facility on Melrose Avenue, an
alley I would venture down numerous times while employed
there. One of those strange coincidences when life imitates
art. Like many classic films this one has many memorable
lines. One of them spoken by the faded movie queen, Norma
Desmond, played by Gloria Swanson is “IT’S THE PICTURES
THAT GOT SMALL.” In the context of the story, it signifies the
change from the ethereal star icons of the 20’s to the more
realistic stars of the 50’s up to those of the current day.
Do yourself a favor and catch this true cinema classic the next
time it is up. Be it on television, on demand, streaming or better yet on a movie palace screen. You’ll find humor and
humanity in this tale of tinsel town. Decide for yourself –
‘’One of those wonderful people out there in the dark,’’ if the
pictures truly did get small. One thing that requires no decision. We have not diminished. We are bigger, better and still
the best. WE ARE 705.
Following this idea, the line can be interpreted to mean
movies no longer fulfill that other worldly larger than life kick
they delivered when they were the world’s premier visual
entertainment. At the time of its release the industry was
being buffeted by shrinking audiences, the advent of television
and the divestment of the theatre chains. This was long before
cable, streaming, home video and other emerging platforms
came forth. It can be argued that current technologies developed since, such as IMAX and 3D, still give off that visceral
kick. The truth is that although the entertainment model has
evolved and changed. Its reach hasn’t gotten smaller; on the
contrary it has only gotten bigger. Entertainment is available
in any size from an iPOD to IMAX - a case where size truly
doesn’t matter. Audiences are still thrilled and moved. These
various opportunities have allowed our industry and our craft
to grow larger to fulfill the ongoing demand for more entertainment.
In Solidarity,
Bob
*To catch a glimpse of the Paramount gate as mentioned,
before its current appearance, watch the 1986 tour of Western
Costume available on our web site.
“The history of America has been largely created
by the deeds of its working people and their
organizations. Nor has this contribution been
confined to raising wages and bettering working
conditions: it has been fundamental to almost every
effort to extend and strengthen our democracy.”
-- William Cahn
This demand has taken our members around the world and
across our country to meet this need for product. Within the
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vision quest committee
minutes
Local 705
— Education Update —
*The Local 705 Education Committee and Eido
have free and 2/3rds reimbursed classes for
members through Contract Services (CSATTF).
March 5, 2016
Call to Order:
Sisters Melissa Kidd and Sarah Basta called the meeting of the
Vision quest Committee to order at 3:05 p.m.
For list of classes and applications go to:
http://www.csatf.org/training.shtml and scroll
down to the Local 705 section.
Old Business:
Each of the three groups that were formed in February presented their category plans to the group at large. Discussion
was delayed until all plans were heard.
For questions and more information go to:
mpctraining@eido-ed.com
After the presentations, there was a detailed reading of each category plan and, following discussion and revision, a vote was
taken for each plan. All ten plans were approved unanimously.
*The Local 705 Education Committee is
offering a free class in Day Checking directly
after the General Membership meeting on
April 9, 2106
New Business:
Over the next month we will compile these plans into the master presentation. Committee members will look for a draft to
edit in a couple of weeks.
We will finalize the presentation to be available to the E-board
for the April meeting and available to the general membership
*Keep an eye on The Thread for Education
opportunities and Updates
Adjournment:
Meeting adjourned at 5:06 p.m.
Vision Quest will have one final meeting in April.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Kidd
Vision Quest Committee
Local 705 Education Committee
Local 705 Education Committee at the Sunday March 6 meeting.
The Vision Quest Committee met March 5, 2016 to ratify its
recommendations for the Executive Board.
From Left to Right: Yuan (Anne) Hua, Bethany Jane Bohatila,
Eric Shane Johnson, Chairperson Renee Nault, Bill Edwards,
Dodie Shepard, Ivette Silberman, Michele Gampel
From Left to Right: Sarah Basta (Co-Committee Chair), Julia Bly,
Melissa Kidd (Co-Committee Chair), Nickolaus Brown,
Jessica Lawson, and Rebecca Graves
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EXECUTIVE BOArD MEETING MINUTES
NEW BUSINESS
March 5, 2016
Sister Catherine Wall expressed concerns for members complaining about problems with production on public forums
rather than calling the Local for assistance. Members are urged
to call the office for help and information.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Present: Nickolaus Brown, Debby Curtis, Bethany Jane
Bohatila, Bob Iannaccone, Lisa Harris, Noel Leonard, Nancy
Grossi, Deborah Ash, John Van Hout, and Catherine Wall
Excused: Hossein Namdar, Jeff Hartman, and Carmen Lozano
ADJOURNMENT
Brother Van Hout moved to adjourn. The motion was 2nd and
the meeting of the Executive Board adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
President Nickolaus Brown called the monthly meeting of the
Executive Board to order at 11:03 a.m. and asked for approval
of the Executive Board meeting minutes of February 6, &
February 9, 2016 with the correction, under New Business,
second paragraph down that should read “voice but no vote”.
The minutes were approved unanimously.
The next Executive Board meeting is scheduled for Saturday,
April 2, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Bethany Jane Bohatila
Secretary-Treasurer/Asst. Business Representative
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Brown reported on behalf of the Comic-Con Committee the idea of a temporary 705 logo for social media purposes for the upcoming Comic-Con event, giving 4 options.
Brother John Van Hout moved to use the present Local 705
graphics for Comic-Con. The motion was 2nd. Discussion
ensued. The motion failed after a tie breaker vote 4-3.
Glamour Gowns
and Suit Up
Brother Van Hout moved to use Graphic number 2 for the
Comic-Con event, the motion was 2nd and failed 6-1.
Glamour Gowns and Suit Up
will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center
on Saturday, April 9, 2016 by C.A.S.A.
(Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Brother Bob Iannaccone moved to use a combination Graphic
number 2A, the motion was 2nd and passed 6-1.
SECRETARY-TREASURER /
ASST. BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT
The formal wear and accessories are provided
free of charge to young women and men ages 15+
in the Los Angeles foster care system.
Sister Bethany Jane Bohatila went over the Local’s financial
statements with the Executive Board as is customary every month.
Sister Bohatila went over expenditures with the Executive Board
and found the Local to be doing well.
Glamour Gowns and Suit Up is an event produced and
managed by a dedicated committee who volunteer
their time and resources. Members of I.A.T.S.E. Motion
Picture Costumers Local 705, Costume Designers Guild
Local 892, and Theatrical Wardrobe Union Local 768
donate their time to help each young person find the
perfect attire. A team of tailors and seamstresses
volunteer for the day. A volunteer who serves as a
“personal shopper” assists each young person.
Volunteers are needed from both Finished and
Custom Made Costumer classifications.
Sister Bohatila presented a donation request from one member
for the benefit of another member. Executive Board members
had legal concerns. Sister Bohatila moved we table this until
the Local’s lawyer could be consulted. The motion was 2nd and
passed 7-1.
BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT
Brother Bob Iannaccone reported that business is busy with
pilots starting up. The Local 705 needs Supervisors, especially
for Tier-1 projects. Waivers for qualified Journeypersons who
are interested in becoming Supervisors will be considered on a
case by case basis to fill Tier-1 needs.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
For more information please contact 705 member
Karen Braverman at Designerkaren2@aol.com
Sister Bohatila passed out copies of the office staff ’s job duties
to the Executive Board. The Executive Board requested time to
read them and that the topic be added to the next meeting’s
agenda.
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new MEMBErsHIP meeting
new MEMBErsHIP meeting
March 19, 2016
SATURDAY • MARCH 19,2016
MEN’S FINISHED MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Committee: Gilbert Loe (chair), Phil Wayne, and Steven
Zimbelman
The following applicants were interviewed and recommended
for membership: Robert Chrisman, Daniel Lock, Artuto
Moreno, and Larry Young III.
Submitted by: Gilbert Loe
WOMEN’S FINISHED MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Committee: Nancy Grossi, Lisa Harris, Maria Lorenzana,
Kimberly Buckley, Cassandra Conners, Amelia McKinney,
Lindsay Edwards, Andrea Monroe, and Wanda Leavey
The following applicants were interviewed and recommended for
membership: Elissa Alcala, Isabella Barta, Alayna Bell, Suzanne
Block, Sara Brown, Jenny Bryant, Diana Chan, Jillian Clark, Blair
Coleman, Danielle Cundiff, Jessica Davis, Kerri Dumins, Sydney
Esensten, Elana Finch, Abigail Gallen, Alice Garland, Deborah
Glodstein, Araceli Gomez, Rebecca Guzzi, Jackie Hutchinson,
Artemis Jafari, Tracy Jarvis, Felisa Johnson, Mary Kapusta, Kara
Kaufman, Cori Keller, Susan Lee, Jill Losquadro, Amanda Lunt,
Elana Mamann, Marielle Mishkin, Rebecca Murphy, Alexa
Newman, Dana Olinsky, Jessica Peter Alix Petrella, Noelle
Polmanteer, Lisa Russey, Sarah Ruttinger, Patty Ryane, Anya
Sadova, Sara Samish, Erica Schwartz, Simone Sirbaugh, Max
Smith, Jane Steele, Page Steinbauer, Callan Stokes, Cleo
Trifonidis, Proletina Veltcheva, April Watkins, Jamie Westfall,
Pamela Wilkinson, Sasha Williams, and Mary Wuliger.
Submitted by: Nancy Grossi
WOMEN’S CUSTOM MADE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Committee: Renee Nault
The following applicants were interviewed and recommended for
membership: Carolina Glover and Angela Ursetta.
Submitted by: Renee Nault
LIVE TELEVISION MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Committee: Bethany Jane Bohatila
The following applicants were interviewed and recommended for
membership: Brittany Guillou, Gregory Metcalf, Beatriz Poirier
Quiroga, Denise Solis, and Monavie Tutop.
Submitted by: Bethany Jane Bohatila
COSTUME HOUSE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Committee: Bob Iannaccone and Noel Leonard
The following applicants were interviewed and recommended for
membership: Rebecca Adams, Allison Agler, Limberly Aldiger,
Cathy Avila, Jennifer Collopy, Sarah Donnelly, Courtney
Dunaway, Natasha Gale, Elizabeth Grover, Deborah Downing,
Sophie Homer, Tanya Hribal, James Jones, Daniel Mahler,
Kaden O’Keefe, John Ostrander, Alice Pico, Ronnie Sanchez,
and Dagmarette Yen.
Submitted by: Bob Iannaccone
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THANK YOU to our
Membership Committee Members and Volunteers
Renee Nault, Phil Wayne, Gil Loe, Steven Zimbelman,
Noel Leonard, Amelia McKinney, Cassandra Conners,
Lisa Harris, Kimberly Buckley, Maria Lorenzana,
Lindsay Edwards, Andrea Monroe, Nancy Grossi, and
Wanda Leavey
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OUT & ABOUT WITH FIELD REP. NOEL LEONARD
We are experiencing a very busy production season. Here are some of the projects being done, and the crews that are doing them:
Television:
“Presence” Pilot
“The Grinder”
Supervisor: Mary Ellen Bosche
Costumers: Mindy Tioncgo, Ronnie Sanchez,
Jessica Posada, Susan Zaguirre,
Dante Fontana, Gia Jimenez,
Danielle Dowling, Edward Gould
WCM: Eva Martinez
Supervisor: Isabella Braga
Costumers: Chelisa Patterson, Jenn Iisuka,
Ben Kaufher, Stanley Hudson,
Morgan Bailey, Amy Elise Roberts
“Maron”
Costume Designer: Marissa Borsetto*
Supervisor: Casandra Conners
Costumers: Jennifer Steel, Eric Johnson
“The Catch”
Supervisor: Leo Castro
Costumers: Deanna Saul, Annie Woods,
Cassiopeia Smith, Yuki Tachibe,
Dana Woods, Jessica Elliott,
Hailey Pahoa, Brittany Chapman,
Shana Gold
WCM: Carlos Zepeda
* Dual Card Holder
"Live by Night" Crew
Left to right:
Kelly Porter (Costumer), Lynn Ollie (Costumer), Jacqueline
West (Costume Designer), Bob Morgan (Costume Supervisor),
JR Hawbaker (Asst. Costume Designer)*, Dan Molaschi (Costumer), Riki Lin
Sabusawa (Costumer), Myron Baker (Costumer),
Donna Casey Aira (Costumer), Bob Moore (Costumer),
Michele Gampel (Costumer), Mike Welch (Costumer)
88th Academy Awards
Representing Local 705:
Janet Jensen, Persephone Lauer,
Hope Slepak (Costume Supervisor), Maria Tortu*,
Elisabeth Heszky (Custom Made)
* Dual Card Holder
* Dual Card Holder
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IN MEMORIAM
LOCAL 705 OFFERS
THE SANDRA BERKE JORDAN,
AL DI PARDO & JEAN ROSONE
SCHOLARSHIPS
MARTHA NELSON
WOMEN’S CUSTOM MADE
October 20, 1930 – October 28, 2015
Motion Picture Costumers Local 705 is pleased to
announce that it will again award four merit based
scholarships to children of Local 705 members.
Martha worked at The Ice Follies when
she became a member in 1975.
Among her other projects is Beetlejuice.
She retired in 1975.
The $2,000 Al Di Pardo Scholarship for High School
Seniors requires that the applicant will be attending an accredited four year college or university
next fall.
MIGUEL VIDAL
The $2,000 Al Di Pardo College Continuation
Scholarship requires that the student has completed
one or more semesters or quarters of full time
studies at an accredited college, university or
community college and will be continuing their
education at an accredited four year academic
institution in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree
next fall.
Born in Mexico and a member since 1951.
Miguel began his career at The Ice Capades.
His credits include The Love Boat, Jag & Hotel.
The $2,500 Sandra Berke Jordan Memorial Scholarship will be open to all applicants for the two Al
Di Pardo Scholarships.
DAVID WATSON
MEN’S CUSTOM MADE
May 31, 1930 – January 30, 2016
MEN’S FINISHED
In addition, the $500 Sandra Berke Jordan Memorial Scholarship requires that the applicant will be
entering an accredited junior/community college
pursuing an AA or AS degree or trade school
seeking a Certificate of completion.
October 17, 1922 – January 15, 2016
David became a member in 1949 while
at Western Costume Company. Among his credits are:
Get Smart,The Good Guy, McCloud and Barnaby Jones.
The $1000 Jean Rosone Memorial Scholarship
requires the applicant to be attending or entering
an accredited College or University in the fall for
graduate study.
Condolences
Applicants for all scholarships must be a dependent whose parent or legal guardian is a member in
good standing of Motion Picture Costumers Local
705. To obtain a scholarship application and application guidelines, contact Mary in the Local 705
Business Office. Applications are now available.
Only completed applications postmarked by May 1,
2016, will be reviewed and evaluated and the
decision will be final.
to our member on the passing
of a family member.
Leoni De Sielvie
On the passing of her husband,
The leadership of this Local is committed to supporting educational opportunities and is thankful that the
legacies of Brother Di Pardo and Sisters Berke Jordan and Rosone will forever be associated with the
future of Local 705 which they cared so much about.
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Leslie De Sielvie
March 9, 2016
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TV Academy News
Are You An Award Winning Costumer?
It’s Emmy season!
Join the Television Academy as an
Active Voting Member.
Membership is open to all Costumers who
have 20 hours of aired programming on
any broadcast platform.
Application information and forms are
available on the Academy website:
televisionacademy.com, ”Academy”.
Join the Academy and Support your show!
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Local 705 wants to publish your
Costumer achievements on the
Motion Picture Costumers Website
to help you get the recognition you deserve.
If you have won an award as a Costumer,
call or e-mail your name, the name of the
show, the type of award, and the year to:
Bethany Jane Bohatila
(818) 487-5655 x111
or Email: bethanyjane@mpc705.com
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