“I’ve Seen It, Smelt It, Felt It All Before” | Jacob Johnston Costume Set Supervisor

Welcome back to TCUN! 

Film and TV Costume Set Supervisor, Jacob Johnston, joins The Crew Up North Podcast and host Jennifer Tocheri for episode 2! With delicious Good Glaze donuts in hand, we lose track of time and have an amazing conversation about the world of costumes and the chaos that inevitably ensues. Jacob gives us the inside scoop on what it’s like to be a Costume Supervisor for the cast of Northern-based shows, Shoresy and Letterkenny (and yes, Jared Keeso!). Jacob reveals how he found his way to Northern Ontario, the not-so-glamourous side of working in costumes, plus TONS of wardrobe tips for background actors (including a little saran wrap). Enjoy! 

Follow Jacob on Instagram @kingjacobjacob 

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 3:17 Local Treat From Good Glaze
• 5:33 What is a Costume Set Supervisor?
• 11:14 Building Trust with the Actors
• 13:45 Working with Different Departments
• 16:56 Protecting the Actors and Intimacy Coordinators
• 22:31 The Not So Glamorous Side of Costumes
• 25:28 Underwear and Other Problems
• 29:09 Getting His Start in Costumes
• 30:14 Lookbooks and Haphazards of a BG Costumes Coordinator
• 36:07 Keeping in Good Spirits and a Lighthearted Approach
• 41:01 The Work-Life Balance Struggle
• 48:49 Every Day is Different
• 51:58 Advice for Background Actors and Saran Wrap Bibs
• 1:06:25 BG Costume Kit Suggestions
• 1:11:54 Transitioning from Theatre to Film & TV in the North
• 1:16:57 Reality of Not Being a Tax Credit
• 1:21:01 Differences Between the North and Ottawa Plus Shadflies
• 1:26:03 Shoresy, Letterkenny and Jared Keeso
• 1:34:20 Off Season Work and Always Coming Back to Film
• 1:41:23 Random Costume Questions
• 1:44:42 Costume Gossip
• 1:47:18 Moustaches and Other Strange Requests
• 1:55:15 News Alert, Ponchos Are Out
• 1:56:10 What the Future Looks Like for Jacob
• 1:58:04 Advice for Those Getting into the Costumes Department
• 2:00:45 Closing