CMS Takes London by Storm: IMATS 2012

Last week Cinema Makeup School flew across the pond to attend the International Makeup Artists Trade Show (IMATS) in London. Director of Admissions Lee Joyner and instructor Carlton Coleman lead the CMS booth which handed out information about the school and hosted two live Special FX makeup demonstrations and creature maquette sculpting. They were assisted in their work by CMS graduates Dave Felstead, Jodi Marie Spencer and Alexandra Myta.

The event, held in the Great Hall of the Alexandra Palace in North London, was a huge success, despite a surprise snowstorm Saturday night which organizers feared would keep attendees away. There were exhibits from makeup artists, brands representatives, and schools throughout the weekend as well as keynote addresses from industry professionals and the annual student competition. Exhibitors came from all over Europe, the US and beyond to participate in this exciting show!

Here are some images from last week's event:

The CMS booth featured a Special FX makeup demonstration by  Carlton Coleman and a creature maquette sculpture demonstration by Lee Joyner on both days.

It was a packed house at the CMS booth!

 The crowds braved some heavy snow to make it out for the event.

The exhibitions included a special look into the Oscar-nominated makeup of Nick Dudman from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Pictures here are some of his goblin prosthetics and wigs from the film.

 Leonard Engleman, the Governor of the Makeup Board of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and the retired Director of Education at Cinema Makeup School, stopped by the booth to help promote our school and take a close-up look at the demos.

Here's a look at the "Alien Cenobite" sculpted and applied by Carlton Coleman. CMS graduate Jodi Marie Spencer modeled this silcone gel-filled appliance for Saturday's crowds.  

Jodi looking out over the exhibition hall at the Alexandra Palace.

Carlton posing with CMS grad Dave Felstead who is wearing a prosthetic piece from the movie "Midnight Meat Train" that Mike McCracken sculpted for WM Creations. Carlton did the application.

Lee working on one of his creature maquette sculptures at the CMS booth.

If you didn't get the chance to make it all the way out to London, don't worry! IMATS LA is coming this June!! If you make it out to Los Angeles, be sure to stop by the CMS booth!!