Inside Look: The Chosen - Leila Heise Costume Designer Reveals Insights

Step behind the scenes with costume designer Leila Heise as she shares her journey crafting the incredible costumes for the epic series The Chosen. From her theater roots to working on hit TV shows, Leila dives into her creative process, the unique challenges of period design, and the emotional experience of bringing biblical characters to life. Learn how Leila and her team tackled the Feeding of the 5,000, researched ancient cultures, and built a world rich in color and authenticity. Whether you're a fan of the show or love costume design, this is a must-watch!

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world.

Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Leila Heise and Catherine Baumgardner.

Audio available wherever you get podcasts.
https://voiceofcostume.com/

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Topics Covered:
Growing up as an actor
How a dislocated knee changed the course of her life
1st paid costume design job
From stage to TV in Dallas
Getting attached to The Chosen as costume designer
Coming onto The Chosen mid-season one
Growth from a 5 person crew
Use of color in The Chosen costumes
Jesus and the Blue Sash
Research. Research. Research.
Distinguishing the Sanhedrin
Finding research at an estate sale
Jewelry as the icing
Costuming the 5000
Shopping LA fashion district
Inspiration comes from anywhere
Nonstop building
Advice to live by
Listening to the actors when designing
Film can watch over and over again
Place to travel
The impact of The Chosen around the world


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