SELECTED WORKS
Film, TV, Commercials, and Theater
Film & TV
Director: Jason Winer
IFC
2019
Ode to Joy
The Evening Hour
Director: Branden King
Strand Releasing
2020
Director: Ken Jones
IFC
2018
Diane
Director: Peter Hutchings
Decal Releasing
2023
Which Brings Me To You
Director: Gabriela Tagliavini
Netflix
2022
Christmas With You
Late Fame
Director: Ken Jones
Magnolia Pictures
2025
Director: Mattson Tomlin
Hulu
2020
Mother Andriod
Trailers
Director: Mike Birbiglia
The Film Arcade
2016
Don't Think Twice
Commercials
Theater
How the Work Gets Made
From two-dimensional sketch to living garment
STEP 1
Script & Vision
Reading the story with the director and finding each character's silhouette.
STEP 2
Sketch & Budget
Designs on paper, tied to a realistic budget and schedule from day one.
STEP 3
Build & Source
Working with New York's skilled cutters, stitchers, and fabric sources to bring each design to life.
STEP 4
Fit & Shoot
Fittings, adjustments and support on set or backstage through opening.
Carisa founded this nonprofit to protect and nurture New York City's unique manufacturing resources in the costume and fashion industries. Learn about the ReThread Project →
About
Over 25 years in costume design
Carisa Kelly is a New York City costume designer with over 25 years of experience across film, television, commercials, and theater. She is well-versed in the intricate journey of transforming a two-dimensional sketch into a living, breathing piece of art. She seamlessly blends creativity with robust production expertise.
From her early days as a Broadway assistant to designing for countless film and theater productions, she has managed budgets and teams of all sizes. She knows the rigorous deadlines of production, and that while a designer can dream up a vision, it is the dedicated team behind the scenes that makes it possible.
Her lifelong love for the craft began at age five with her first play, and blossomed at eight when her mother taught her to sew.
The ReThread Project
CONTACT
Let's talk about your production.
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Carisa is represented by United Talent Agency. Reach out to her team to discuss availability, budgets, and schedules.
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