Abbie Dans-Schunselaar | Emerging Crew | Costume Assistant · Art Finisher
Abbie DANS-SCHUNSELAAR
Emerging Crew | Costume Assistant · Art Finisher
📍 Perth, Western Australia
📞 +61 449 506 159
📧 abbie.dans.work@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Abbie Dans-Schunselaar is an Emerging Costume Assistant and Art Finisher with hands-on experience across screen, short film, and theatre productions. With formal training in costume, props, scenery, and screen production, Abbie brings a strong practical foundation, creative problem-solving skills, and a genuine passion for supporting costume departments on set.
Coming from a background in costume design, cosplay, and visual art, Abbie is particularly skilled in garment repair, weathering, fabrication, and art finishing. Abbie works confidently in standby and support roles, assisting designers and senior crew with continuity, breakdowns, and last-minute fixes while maintaining a calm, professional presence on set.
Abbie is eager to continue developing skills within the Costume Department on larger productions and values collaboration, learning, and clear communication as part of a well-functioning team.
Key Skills & On-Set Experience
- Costume Department Support (Standby & Assisting)
- Art Finishing & Breakdown
- Garment Repair, Alterations & Emergency Fixes
- Weathering (Historical & Contemporary)
- Fabrication & Props Repair (Soldering, Leathercraft, Adhesives)
- Hand Sewing, Jewellery & Shoe Repair
- Extras Costume Support & Dressing
- Costume Continuity Awareness
- Photoshop & Microsoft Excel
- Full Standby / Art Finishing Kit
- Laundering & Costume Maintenance
- Full C-A Class Driver’s Licence
- Calm, collaborative, and adaptable on set
Selected Credits
TV Drama
The Palm Print (2025) | Art Assistant / Art Finisher
The Twelve – Season 3 (2024) | Extras Costume Standby (Work Experience)
Short Films
Once (2025) | Standby Costume
Chasing the Sun (2025) | Costume & Production Designer
Don’t Whistle at Night (2024) | Costume Designer / Art Finisher
Sappho’s (2024) | Costume Designer
E-Mum (2024) | Costume Standby / Art Finisher
Chookas (2024) | Costume Standby
King Coward (2024) | Costume & Production Designer
Theatre & Live Performance
Brightstar (2021) | Workshop Crew
Human Cannon (2021) | Workshop Supervisor
Into the Woods (2021) | Props Maker
Restoration Redux (2020) | Workshop Crew
Orpheus in the Underworld (2020) | Assistant Scenic Artist
Additional Industry Experience
Dead Howling (2025) | Locations Assistant (Feature Film)
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Media & Communications (Directing & Screen Studies) – WASA / Edith Cowan University (2024)
- Advanced Diploma of Screen & Media (Directing) – North Metropolitan TAFE (2022)
- Advanced Diploma of Live Production & Management Services (Props & Scenery) – WAAPA / ECU (2021)
- Diploma of Live Production & Technical Services (Props & Scenery) – WAAPA / ECU (2020)
- Diploma of Film & Television – North Metropolitan TAFE (2019)
Memberships & Associations
APDG Directory: Abbie's Listing on APDG
Availability
Available for Costume Assistant, Standby, and Art Finishing roles.
Open to learning opportunities on feature films, TV series, and high-volume productions.
References
Available upon request.
