Special Make-Up Effects

Appendix D

 

 

 

 

MAKE-UP ARTIST EXAMINATIONS

 

Qualification in a union representing makeup artists consists of being able to prove a certain number of days of employment in the field as well as to take an examination in practical make-up artistry before a union committee to demonstrate the applicant’s ability. As the main production areas are New York City and Hollywood, both represented by different Locals of two different unions, IATSE and NABET, and all with different examination procedures, one must first select the work area in which he or she wishes to gain employment and the opportunities afforded by each. Intelligent business letters to each should be the first method of approach, asking for an application and/or an appointment with ...