Today we’d like to introduce you to Caroline Dieter.
Caroline, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I moved to Atlanta 15 years ago, where my career began as a photo product stylist for Macy’s.
During my time there, I met my husband who is an independent filmmaker & he introduced me to the indie film scene in Atlanta. I started costuming his films & many other indie projects at that time.
Those experiences helped me transition to a freelance lifestyle. For years, I assisted many commercial stylists & also worked as a union costumer. I learned both worlds (commercial & film) of wardrobe which gave me the opportunity to work as both a stylist and costume designer.
After several years and projects, I accumulated racks of costume stock that eventually consumed my dining room. I knew that having a warehouse of stock inventory and resources would not only be beneficial for me but for everyone in the film & tv industry, including the indie film makers.
My partner Elizabeth and I founded Southeast Costume Company in 2010. We have built a local resource where costume designers and all of the Atlanta film community can find the costumes they need to make their visions come to life on screen.
Has it been a smooth road?
I like to call the struggles, “challenging opportunities”. Owning a business is an enormous amount of work and effort. Having a partner is essential. There’s no way I could do it alone! I constantly remind myself, that whatever the problem is, we will find a solution. It may take a while, but we will get there…
We’d love to hear more about your business.
Southeast Costume Company is Atlanta’s only full-service costume rental facility for the Film and Television industry. We provide a wide range of wardrobe rentals and support services including laundry facilities, stock pulls, alterations, costume supplies and a knowledgeable staff to fulfill the needs of our costume community. We offer our services to films, commercials, television productions, music videos, photographers & theaters.
We are members of The Women’s Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and Georgia Production Partnership(GPP).
We are proud of the long term relationships we establish with our loyal customers.
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
Yes, Atlanta is the #1 city for film production.
Contact Info:
- Address: 2333 Defoor Hills Rd NW
Suite C, Atlanta, GA 30318 - Website: www.southeastcostume.com
- Phone: 6789732632
Image Credit:
Nate Dorn Photography
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