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The Fitting Room
TV Programme
Jan - Feb 2019
Presented by some of Ireland’s greatest designers and stylists, The Fitting Room was a television series produced by DSP TV for RTÉ, Ireland’s public service broadcaster.
It followed the journey of eighteen candidates whose lives explored a range of circumstances which often presented challenges when shopping for their desired style.
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Production Company: DSP TV
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My Role
Task Variation
As a production runner, I was on hand to assist with a variety of tasks. From distributing radios and headset, organising candidate wardrobes, delivering scripts, call sheets and standing in as an extra. ​​
Beverage Supplier
One of my most important duties as a runner was ensuring all crew and contributors had an ongoing supply of their bespoke hot and cold beverages.
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The importance of this task, with teams working long hours in January, cannot be underestimated!
Crowd Management
On a very busy set, crowd management was high priority. Filming at a large historical Irish estate, I had to ensure people didn't wander in during filming or anywhere out of bounds.
It was important to keep a calm flow while guiding people around set. Which is why keeping up-to-date call sheets and schedules was paramount.
Invalueable Experiences
In addition to making connections within Ireland's media industry, I was able to learn from top creative professionals spanning a variety of skill sets; direction, design, sound, technical, stylists, and journalists.
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Listening first-hand to the diversity of routes which had led people to these projects was an invaluable experience.
Meet the Cast
Meet The Fitting Room host, designers and fashionistas; Paddy Smyth, Ciara O'Doherty, Zoë Carol and Ruedi Maguire.
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This ensemble aimed to empower "non-standard" body shapes, sizes, gender identity or abilities - by styling guests who often find it hard to express themselves through fashion.
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I was delighted to contribute to a project which was delivering this positive message and celebrating what makes us unique. ​
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