Ep23: Vicky Westgarth- Costume Props & Jewellery Maker
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Ever wandered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions. Vicky Westgarth studied 3D Crafts at the University of Brighton. After graduating Vicky did a job making books for kids with learning and physical disabilities for a year and later went travelling. Upon returning, Vicky wasn’t sure which direction she wanted to take her career in and so began by doing some work experience at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester, which then led to paid work. From this Vicky began working for Costume Props Maker Ivo Coveney for a number of years on films and theatre productions across the country before moving to London as a costume props and jewellery maker in the film industry. More recently Vicky has moved to Dorset, with her young family, where she works as a freelance maker. Vicky has worked on productions such as a, ‘Exodus’, ‘Thor: The dark World’, ‘Assassin’s Creed’, ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ and ‘The King’s Man’ to name a few. Vicky's Reccomendations: -Bedknobs & Broomsticks -Honey, I Shrunk the Kids/ The Borrowers -Game of Thrones
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