D.J. Castillo
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Actor
- Costume Designer
DJ grew up in Austin, Texas. He attended Linder Elementary, Fulmore
Middle School and finally, Travis High School. His interest in film
didn't start until his Sophomore year in high school, when the film
teacher at the time, Mike Akel Chalk (2006/I)
asked students to be extras in
Friday Night Lights (2004).
Soon after, he joined the after school program (in partnership with the
Austin Film Society) and learned some basic skills about film making.
During high school he worked as an extra in a few movies,
Elvis and Anabelle (2007),
Grindhouse (2007) and it was in his
Senior year he worked as an extra on
Friday Night Lights (2006)
Season 1 as a Football Trainer. After High School he worked on
Friday Night Lights (2006)
Season 2 again as a Football Trainer and considered working on the crew
side of projects. After he worked on Will aka Rock On (2009) he started
looking for crew positions. His first Production Assistant job was on
music videos and independent features. Film work is his passion and he
thrives on the long days for each project.