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The Product Agent: Hurry Up and Wait

Ever wonder what really happens behind-the-scenes in Hollywood? The Product Agent: Hurry Up & Wait gives an intimate glimpse into the film & TV industry through our conversations with top Costume Designers, Set Decorators, Prop Masters, Makeup & Hair Artist. Hear stories about your favorite shows that have never been told and learn how important these creative people are in bringing iconic characters to the screen. Hosted by Jessica Cohen, an Emmy Award-winning set decorator-turned-entrepreneur who has disrupted the product placement industry with her innovative platform, The Product Agent. Her P.I.E. (Products in Entertainment) strategy establishes direct connection between production professionals and exposure-seeking brands, creating far-reaching opportunity for both sides through an easily accessible product marketplace.

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Meredith Markworth-Pollack - Costume Designer on Dynasty, Reign, Hart of Dixie

October 13, 2020 • Jessica Cohen, Meredith Markworth-Pollack • Episode 11

My guest is costume designer Meredith Markworth-Pollack. Meredith’s credits include Dynasty, Reign, and Hart of Dixie.

Meredith didn’t even know what costume design was until she was studying film at UC Santa Barbara, and had a revelation about how characters in television and film are dressed. Even though she was passionate about fashion, it wasn’t something she wanted to have a career in necessarily, but costume design was a way she could incorporate her passions for both fashion and film, so she packed up and moved to New York City and worked her way up, starting as an intern for the film, the Notorious Bettie Page. That internship helped her get her foot in the door and was crucial to the development of her career.

In this episode, Meredith and I talk about how important internships are in the production industry, finding balance between your career and your family, and the unique ways that social media fan accounts have influenced Meredith’s job.

Tune in to learn more about:

+ Internships: how they shaped Meredith’s career, and how important they are in production
+ Being a mom in production: what the challenges are, and how production as an industry can be more family friendly
+ How do you differentiate between characters who look alike?
+ Social media: interacting with your followers, and the dedication of fan accounts

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