Welcome to my website:
My name is Lisa Marie Bruno. I am a professional costume designer, supervisor, key costumer and dresser. I 've worked in the entertainment business for nearly 20 years.
With the help of the internet I have decided to share my talents and extensive knowledge of costumes and their history to the many independent films and community theatres not just locally, in Pittsburgh, but all over the world.
Over the years, directors have contacted me for help. Not having wardrobe budgets and thinking they didn't need a wardrobe budget they would always call me frantic. Realizing there was a market for a consultant and a need to service indie films, commercials, students, and many more people besides "Hollywood features" this gave birth to my new concept; COSTUME CONSULTING!
My name is Lisa Marie Bruno. I am a professional costume designer, supervisor, key costumer and dresser. I 've worked in the entertainment business for nearly 20 years.
With the help of the internet I have decided to share my talents and extensive knowledge of costumes and their history to the many independent films and community theatres not just locally, in Pittsburgh, but all over the world.
Over the years, directors have contacted me for help. Not having wardrobe budgets and thinking they didn't need a wardrobe budget they would always call me frantic. Realizing there was a market for a consultant and a need to service indie films, commercials, students, and many more people besides "Hollywood features" this gave birth to my new concept; COSTUME CONSULTING!
"We don't need no stinkin costumes!"... WRONG!
All films need wardrobe! If we were doing radio then, I would agree. You don't want trouble before you begin? Eliminate "wardrobe malfunctions"! Some think wardrobe is as easy as putting on your jeans in the morning...Wrong again! Even though you may think wardrobe can be accomplished without a budget, or anyone in charge, think again. What about continuity? The need for dups and trips! What about overall palette? Think about the whole look of the show. Does the wardrobe compliment the director's visual concept?
All films need wardrobe! If we were doing radio then, I would agree. You don't want trouble before you begin? Eliminate "wardrobe malfunctions"! Some think wardrobe is as easy as putting on your jeans in the morning...Wrong again! Even though you may think wardrobe can be accomplished without a budget, or anyone in charge, think again. What about continuity? The need for dups and trips! What about overall palette? Think about the whole look of the show. Does the wardrobe compliment the director's visual concept?
Proper Accessorizing:
With innovative accessorizing ideas we can help you create a look keeping within your budget. Using timeless garments with creative accessorizing you can achieve so much. You don't want to end up with too much accessorizing that your audience is watching a pair of dangling earrings instead of the actor's tears! I can't tell you how many times a director sends women into shopping areas with no handbags!
With innovative accessorizing ideas we can help you create a look keeping within your budget. Using timeless garments with creative accessorizing you can achieve so much. You don't want to end up with too much accessorizing that your audience is watching a pair of dangling earrings instead of the actor's tears! I can't tell you how many times a director sends women into shopping areas with no handbags!
Handmade costuming ideas:
Many times you can create extraordinary costumes from ordinary items. We can give you ideas and even sketches to accomplish the original look you seek.
We can make sketches, make the pattern, and send to you so an intern/student can execute!
Many times you can create extraordinary costumes from ordinary items. We can give you ideas and even sketches to accomplish the original look you seek.
We can make sketches, make the pattern, and send to you so an intern/student can execute!
Authentic Historic Events:
I use my historic training and background to guide my designs for productions. Our library consists of over 500 historic reference books (many hard to find and out of print) on daily historic fashions, events, cultures and eras. We do the hours of printed archeive research along with internet research. This frees your time to do more technical work.We send a disk of research photos to give you a better visual concept of the look you want or need.
I use my historic training and background to guide my designs for productions. Our library consists of over 500 historic reference books (many hard to find and out of print) on daily historic fashions, events, cultures and eras. We do the hours of printed archeive research along with internet research. This frees your time to do more technical work.We send a disk of research photos to give you a better visual concept of the look you want or need.
Everyday wardrobe:
Sounds simple, but it's not. One can not derive everyday wardrobe looking through fashion magazines. One needs to research through many references. Ex: If you live in Los Angeles but do a production that takes place in West Virginia...do they wear the same thing you do...no, do you know what they wear...probably not. We can help!
Sounds simple, but it's not. One can not derive everyday wardrobe looking through fashion magazines. One needs to research through many references. Ex: If you live in Los Angeles but do a production that takes place in West Virginia...do they wear the same thing you do...no, do you know what they wear...probably not. We can help!
Photo credits: Most historic photos on website are photos of the Thornton/Bruno family.
To contact us:
LMB@mustardseedproductions.biz
PO Box # 99483, California Ave
Pittsburgh PA 15233 USA
LMB@mustardseedproductions.biz
PO Box # 99483, California Ave
Pittsburgh PA 15233 USA
When You can't afford an ON-SET costumer, why not hire an ON-LINE costumer
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Mission Statement:
Our Mission is to provide independent filmmakers, community/school theatre departments, students, advertising agencies, music video producers, individuals and all other production companies with high quality costuming within their budget.
Our motto; "We treat every Production like an AWARD Winner", conveys to our clients just how much we value their productions and their business.
When it's not possible to hire trained costume staff to be on-set during your production, our on-line highly qualified staff will assist you with intense and detailed pre-production information so you can achieve quality results on your own.
We at MSP have been blessed with talent, knowledge and a love for the entertainment industry. By sharing these with you we hope this will help you in creating costumes you may have otherwise not been able to afford without a large wardrobe budget and an on-set designer.
Our Mission is to provide independent filmmakers, community/school theatre departments, students, advertising agencies, music video producers, individuals and all other production companies with high quality costuming within their budget.
Our motto; "We treat every Production like an AWARD Winner", conveys to our clients just how much we value their productions and their business.
When it's not possible to hire trained costume staff to be on-set during your production, our on-line highly qualified staff will assist you with intense and detailed pre-production information so you can achieve quality results on your own.
We at MSP have been blessed with talent, knowledge and a love for the entertainment industry. By sharing these with you we hope this will help you in creating costumes you may have otherwise not been able to afford without a large wardrobe budget and an on-set designer.
Written Testimonials over the years....
Matthew 13: 31-33 Jesus then told a parable,"The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, though it is the smallest of all seeds, when it grows, it becomes one of the largest trees, so much that the birds will come and perch in its branches."
Documentary producers & directors especially welcome for help with authentic recreations!
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