Crew Chats
EP77: Melanie Bell- Professor of Film History & The Film Costumes in Action Project
Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions. Melanie Bell is professor of film history, specialising in how films are made with a particular interest in women in film making. Melanie is the lead Investigator on the project, ‘Film Costumes in Action’, which is looking at how costumes were designed, made and used in British film from the 1960s to 2015. This research will culminate in a book called Film Costume: A History in Twenty Objects - and will be published in 2027. It will cover all aspects of the 'costume journey' from design, making, shooting, on screen and beyond. As well as including information by some of the costume professionals that they spoke to on the project. We spoke about the project, the importance of it, and the work that Melanie is doing to highlight the huge contribution of women who have worked in film and more! Recommendations: The Wicked Lady Swing Time Orlando Film Costumes in Action website and instagram https://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/directories1/dir-record/research-projects/1914/film-costumes-in-action https://www.instagram.com/film_costumes_in_action/
