Arts Thread

• Designing/Curating the looks of the characters • Coordinate costume fittings to ensure proper fit and comfort • Supervising the production of costumes including sewing , cutting and assembling • Costume preparation, maintenance including repair and adjustments • Budget management • Conduct risk assessment for wardrobe related activities • Painting the stage and rest outside props for performances

• Sourcing props on a tight schedule and dressing multiple sets • Dressing pub, bathroom, stage and cemetery scenes • Setting practical effects • Guerrilla shooting in the city

A film about finding a lost talent you never knew you had. Art department, Designer production assistant,set deisgner assistant https://www.raphaeldcruz.com/found-it • Sourcing and providing props for sets and actors • Set dressing in different locations to fit the narrative • Quick changes in sets between shootings • On site alterations of props • Set make-up artist • Extra for background scenes

Having the amazing opportunity to work as a freelance costume designer and making some of the props for this short sci-fi film which was part of the challenge 48h Sci-fi which then got awarded at the WIFFF festival The objective of the challenge is to produce, shoot and edit a short sci-fi film in 48h. That proved quite a challenge as i needed to make all three of the costumes in 2 days but very rewarding nonetheless and i would love to experience something like this again. For the costumes i used a mix of materials and techniques such as thermoplastics, hand embroidery, painting and repurposing second hand clothing as well as sourcing all the trims and clothes.

• Building practical effects and rigging props for realistic action • Dressing set and locations creating unique scenes • Sourcing props in efficient and cost effective manner • Flexibility in set building and changes • Working with baby on set through challenging scenes

• Sourcing and compiling an appropriate wardrobe for the characters • Alteration, embroidery, hand stitching, fibre art • Designing the room and space and sourcing the materials • Overseeing the set up of the design making sure its being build on time and to budget • On set make-up artist, changing multiple looks

Short indie film. Art and set department , production designer assistant, makeup artist. • Quick changes in sets between shootings • Sewing and preparing props in a short period of time for the • Flexibility, resourcefulness and creativity to overcome any limitations • Set makeup and touch ups • Supervision of props and sets as well as small alterations throughout the shootings.

Head of costume Department • Designing and making original pieces for film • Sourcing clothes and wardrobe essentials • Alterations and embellishments using various techniques (painting, sewing, embroidering, hand stitching)

One of my most ambitious project till now due to the amount of techniques i needed to learn to completed it. Patterning complicated patterns, working with thermoplastics such as EVA foam and foam clay, casting resin, sewing and wig making. The whole manifacture of the costume has been a learning journey and i can't wait until i apply all my newfound knowledge to my next big project.

What inspired this collection is my interest in the medieval times and the fashion of this period. I used the influences of 12th century till the first half of the 14th century and the torture machines that were used at this time period. Taking the symbolism of the machines and the clothing patterns of that era led me to create this collection.

This costume has been commissioned to me by a student from the Westminster university who was preparing his own film,I was also lucky enough to also being backstage and work really close with the director and the actors.All the knight suit has been made with EVA foam and real rivets for practicality.

Head of Costume/ Head of Wardrobe/ Make-up artist/ Head of Design • Designing and producing original costumes for characters • Sourcing further wardrobe essentials and accessories • Alterations and embellishments of clothing items using various techniques ( sewing, embroidery, rhinestone application and design, on fabric painting and illustrating) • Wardrobe coordination, styling and maintenance of costumes • Set make-up artist • Working with a talented team of volunteers putting together a passion project and supporting up and coming directors, producers and actors.

With this collection i came out of my comfort zone, design wise but also inspiration and colour wise, I wanted to try to design a street style collection and use as inspiration the myth of Hades and Persephone which is said to originate from my hometown in Greece and how the youth of Athens use street fashion. I wanted to create something different than the image that foreign designers present when are inspired from ancient Greece.

As a first year collection i wanted to do something that feels close to me. Dramatic shapes and dark colours with Gothic and historical influences. Using as reference the Lincoln Cathedral and the habits of nuns i created this collection.

Brand analysis of Sqwear couture and design challenge for new collection.

Small prop project testing out new techniques and patterns for a plague doctor mask.

In our university class of fashion and performance we had to collaborate and produce a short film for the timber festival that has an Eco friendly message. We decided to focus on the chemicals that are used by the fashion industry and show the audience a world fully destroyed were even the water that is used for showering has become infected with dyes. The dress also represents that symbolism with the grey base and the colourful vibrant yarn on top of it.