Dress Code

Appearance plays a huge role in this industry. There is this desire to look younger while still making it seem effortless. Men will dye their hair while women will dress like their daughters to fit the young mold. This is fueled by the fact that there will always be a fresh crop of talent vying for their jobs. People need to appear as though they are on top of their game and are in touch with what is hot and the easiest way to do this is through their appearance. It has been very interesting to watch the different facets of this struggle with appearance. Working at two different companies has given me a unique perspective on this. At my studio internship I am in an environment that consists of mostly women. This fuels a very 'high fashion' environment. Every outfit consists of at least a pair of expensive, uncomfortable shoes, or a trendy bag. On the other side of things, at the production company, people aren't quite as trendy. It is more of a business environment. That being said, it is still extremely laid back. People look like they are still in college even though they are well in to their careers. This intense focus on appearance begs the question of whether or not you are prepared to make appearance a priority for the rest of your life...
(Melissa)