Meet the Head of the Makeup Program VFS’s Makeup program has created artists that have won 68 IMATS, 9 Leos, over a dozen Emmys, and even the SYFY competition reality series Face Off. In 2023, our alum Darla Edin was Emmy-nominated for her work on Daisy Jones & the Six. These accolades are no fluke; find out why! Meet the Head of the program, Stan Edmonds, (Scary Movie, The Butterfly Effect, I Robot, to name a few) as he explains how production makeup transforms the boundaries of film & television. Experience Makeup Demos Experience a live makeup demo as VFS Makeup alum Cate Carmichael transforms their subject into something unforgettable and get a detailed look at the products she's using. Additionally, watch a video demo on staining teeth and see the terrifying effects that this process has on an actor (something right out of the likes of Evil Dead)! Production Makeup Show & Tell VFS’s Makeup department will “show & tell” the prosthetics, life casts, molds, masks, wigs, hairpieces, etc. that you'll use in the program, allowing you to take a close look at a variety of industry-standard tools the professionals use. You’ll also take a look at the official VFS Makeup Kit – your essential starter kit that you receive as part of your tuition on Day 1 at VFS. Your Personal Portfolio Review The final portion of the event will be dedicated to portfolio reviews with our faculty. Don’t be shy! The VFS Makeup department is looking forward to reviewing your work – anything on your phone or in a physical portfolio that illustrates your passion for makeup design. You’ll also have the chance to view past student work to see what you could achieve at VFS. Experience All That the Makeup Design Program Offers VFS’s industry-leading program trains makeup artists in a full-immersion studio environment to tell stories through production makeup – all in just 12 months. Learn how VFS trains you faster than any other school so that you can join the industry and be part of a Makeup alumni that’s worked on Oppenheimer, The Last of Us, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and more. Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. MDT Location: Career and Technology Centre (CTC), 2336 – 53 Ave. SW, Calgary AB, T3E 1L2 *Light food & drink will be provided.
Meet the Head of the Makeup Program
VFS’s Makeup program has created artists that have won 68 IMATS, 9 Leos, over a dozen Emmys, and even the SYFY competition reality series Face Off. In 2023, our alum Darla Edin was Emmy-nominated for her work on Daisy Jones & the Six.
These accolades are no fluke; find out why!
Meet the Head of the program, Stan Edmonds, (Scary Movie, The Butterfly Effect, I Robot, to name a few) as he explains how production makeup transforms the boundaries of film & television.
Experience Makeup Demos
Experience a live makeup demo as VFS Makeup alum Cate Carmichael transforms their subject into something unforgettable and get a detailed look at the products she's using. Additionally, watch a video demo on staining teeth and see the terrifying effects that this process has on an actor (something right out of the likes of Evil Dead)!
Production Makeup Show & Tell
VFS’s Makeup department will “show & tell” the prosthetics, life casts, molds, masks, wigs, hairpieces, etc. that you'll use in the program, allowing you to take a close look at a variety of industry-standard tools the professionals use. You’ll also take a look at the official VFS Makeup Kit – your essential starter kit that you receive as part of your tuition on Day 1 at VFS.
Your Personal Portfolio Review
The final portion of the event will be dedicated to portfolio reviews with our faculty. Don’t be shy! The VFS Makeup department is looking forward to reviewing your work – anything on your phone or in a physical portfolio that illustrates your passion for makeup design. You’ll also have the chance to view past student work to see what you could achieve at VFS.
Experience All That the Makeup Design Program Offers
VFS’s industry-leading program trains makeup artists in a full-immersion studio environment to tell stories through production makeup – all in just 12 months. Learn how VFS trains you faster than any other school so that you can join the industry and be part of a Makeup alumni that’s worked on Oppenheimer, The Last of Us, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and more.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. MDT
Location: Career and Technology Centre (CTC), 2336 – 53 Ave. SW, Calgary AB, T3E 1L2
*Light food & drink will be provided.
Career and Technology Centre (CTC), 2336 – 53 Ave. SW, Calgary AB, T3E 1L2
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