How To Dress Like Me
When customers leave 218 Gertrude Street, they’re not always the person they were when they walked in. Since 1979, Rose Chong Costumiers have been dealing in elaborate and vibrant maximalist attire for hire. In 40 years, it has established itself as an iconic and legendary Melbourne staple amongst the Inner-North’s queer scene. Rose and her staff oversee the transformation of their patrons for a vast array of events, and in doing so transform more than just their clients’ outfits. The community of Rose Chong Costumiers hold ideas of the body as a celebration, queer identity, and play, all over the course of the store’s opening hours. How to Dress Like Me is a 5-minute documentary that contends with the intersections of play, queerness, and clothes.
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Juanita EbbsDirector
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Aaron AlvarezDirector
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Juanita EbbsWriter
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Aaron AlvarezWriter
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Dan KnightKey Cast"as himself"
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Hannah CuthbertsonKey Cast"as herself"
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Rose ChongKey Cast"as herself "
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Jack Dixon DunnKey Cast"as himself"
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Project Type:Documentary, Short, Student
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Genres:Documentary, Queer, Student
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Runtime:5 minutes 8 seconds
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Completion Date:June 8, 2023
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Production Budget:50 USD
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Country of Origin:Australia
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Country of Filming:Australia
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Blackmagic Raw
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - RMIT University
Aaron is an emerging filmmaker and editor. Aaron is shy and hates dressing up, but will chuck on a cowboy hat if he really has to.
Juanita is also an emerging filmmaker, illustrator and writer. She loves an excuse to dress up and often tries to wear opera gloves casually.