About Me
Michael Thomas Knudsen is a jack-of-all trades when it comes to costuming.
While growing up in the Bay Area, he has gained a vast knowledge about western wear and hats while helping out in his family's store, Golden Gate Western Wear. He has also been studying under his father in the art of hat making.
Michael has been in the film and television industry since 2011 and has worked in a variety of departments before gaining a strong passion for costuming.
Currently, he is on the Motion Picture Costumers roster and scheduled to be sworn into the Local 705 Union fall of 2023. Ultimately, Michael wants to bring his unique millinery skills to the industry.
Costumer Skills
- Felt Hat Maintenance
- Hat Reshaping
- Fabric Painting
- Performing Last Looks
- Tracking and Maintaining Continuity
- Principal Set Costumer Duties
- Proper Walkie Ettiquette
- Costume House and Studio Service Pulling & Returns
- Heavy Lifting Related Tasks
- Fabric Care Knowledge
- Football Uniform Dressing
Coordinator Skills
- Creating Effecient Organizing & Tagging Systems
- Cashet Coding/Inputing
- Tracking High Volumes of Receipts
- Coordinating Pickup & Return Routes
- Preparing Costume Inventory Lists
- Costume Packaging and Shipments
- Preparing Fitting Room Spaces
Education
California State University, Northridge (2012-2014)
Bachelor of the Arts, Cinema and Television Arts with a focus in Television Production
Diablo Valley College (2010-2012)
Film Production and Post-Production Editing
