General Info on Membership
General Info on Membership (5)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I join CAFTCAD?
Please read General Info for Joining and complete both sides of the CAFTCAD Application form, attach your current resume and mail it to:
CAFTCAD
65 Heward Avenue #C220
Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2T5
I'm a student interested in Costume Design as a potential profession. How can CAFTCAD help me?
As a Student Member of CAFTCAD you can receive discounts to our CAFTCADEMY and other Seminar packages, meet successful Costume Professionals working in the field, volunteer on association initiatives gaining educational hours, discover the costume resources in your city, and get on the radar for those who are looking for volunteers to work on film projects.
We then look forward to having you graduate from a Student Member to a Named Category one day.
I would like to join CAFTCAD but do not have enough credits within the time allotted for the category I'm interested in. Can I still join?
Of course! As you work towards the credits of your chosen category, you can join us as a Professional Member. When you receive the credits for your chosen category, you would email us your updated resume. Please note we may ask for references on the new credits.
If I join CAFTCAD as an Affiliate Member but have the qualifying amount of credits of a Stylist, can I be listed in the Stylist category?
No. You should join CAFTCAD as a Stylist if you wish to be listed there.
Can CAFTCAD help me negotiate my rates on a job?
CAFTCAD is not a trade union and does not negotiate rates. Conversations and suggestions between members are of course encouraged.
What is a Named Category?
A Named Category are those which are named: Costume Designer, Stylist, Assistant Designer, Honourary and Professional Member. Within the Professional Member Category it is broken down to the costume specialties; Set Supervisor, Specialty Costume Maker, Cutter, Dyer, Shopper, etc. Affiliate Member is not a Named Category.
How many categories can I be listed in?
As a Named Category Member you can be listed in 2 categories (e.g. Costume Designer and Stylist). Both listings will be connected to your 1 page bio and links page.
I have a business, but I also work as a Named Category, can I list both of these on the website?
Named and Professional Members who own and operate companies (Business Membership) can list their company at
discount of 40%.
Dual Membership - 40% DISCOUNT EXPLAINED
Named Member with Company - 40% discount
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Category
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Per Year
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Per Quarter
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Costume Designer
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$
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250.00
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$
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62.50
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40% discount ($300.00)
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$
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180.00
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$
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45.00
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Totals
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$
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430.00
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$
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107.50
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Professional Member with Company - 40% discount
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Category
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Per Year
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$
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Per Quarter
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Professional Member
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$
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150.00
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$
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37.50
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40% discount ($300.00)
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$
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180.00
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$
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45.00
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Totals
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$
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330.00
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$
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82.50
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How are Honourary Members Selected?
Qualifying professionals are presented to the board and chosen for their extraordinary and exemplary service to the field. We wish to celebrate the contributions of Canadians to Costume Design in film and television.
Interested in joining CAFTCAD?
First look at the Frequently Asked Questions
Then peruse the Membership Criteria and Levels of Membership
Finally, complete the Membership Application
Email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or mail it to :
CAFTCAD
Fax: 416-900-0395
VOTING MEMBERS
Are entitled to participate in all programs, meetings, events and services. These include the following.
NAMED CATEGORY MEMBERSHIP
Costume Designer, Assistant Designer & Stylist.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Costumers who are working individuals within the industry. To include eg: cutter , sewer, illustrator, wardrobe assistant, shopper, breakdown, set supervisor etc...
COSTUME INDUSTRY SUPPORT MEMBERSHIP
Businesses who are directly related and solely supported by the Costume industry such as costume rental houses and direct related support services.
HONOURARY MEMBERSHIP
Appointed for their extraordinary and exemplary service to the field.
NON - VOTING MEMBERS
Entitled to attend and participate in events & programs.
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP
Non-industry type people with an interest in costume art & design.
BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP
Companies with special costume related interests.
INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Academic bodies including educational programs, museums, and other costume based societies
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
Individuals enrolled in recognized institutions with an interest in the costumes arts.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
is available for companies that wish to support CAFTCAD whether on a specific event or annually. Information available upon request.
COSTUME DESIGNER
Current resume, portfolio and if possible demo reel.
3 credits as a Costume Designer on either feature films,
M.O.Ws, docu-dramas or series within the last 5 years.
4 professional references (name and numbers); from
either costume designers, producers, directors,
production designers or production managers.
ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNER
Current Resume
3 credits as an Assistant Costume Designer on either
feature films, M.O.Ws, docu-dramas or series within
the last 5 years.
4 professional references; At least 1 from a costume
designer and 3 from either costume designers,
producers, directors, production designers or
production managers.
STYLIST
Current Resume, portfolio and if possible, demo reel
8 credits as a Stylist on commercials, music videos,
or print with the last 5 years.
4 professional references from producers, directors,
photographers or art directors.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBER
Current Resume
3 credits on either feature films, M.O.Ws, docu-dramas
or series within the last 5 years.
4 professional references; At least 1 from a costume
designer and 3 from either costume designers,
producers, directors, production designers or
production managers.
* Credits should be within the recommended time frame, however
allowances will be made for professional leaves such as school,
maternity, or time spent pursuing projects within related fields.
Please make sure that this information is included if applicable.