And the Nominees Are . . . Plus, your invitation to view the nominated works in person!

Congratulations to the 2012 Academy Award nominees for Best Makeup!!!! Read this whole post to find out how you can view some of their creations in person and even get the chance to meet some of the nominated artists!

And the nominees are: 

“Albert Nobbs” (Makeup Artists: Lynn Johnston and Matthew W. Mungle; Hairstylist: Martial Corneville,)

A before and after of Glenn Close's transformation into a man for "Albert Nobbs"


“The Iron Lady” (Mark Coulier and J. Roy Helland)

A side-by-side image of Meryl Streep in makeup and Margaret Thatcher, the real life "Iron Lady"

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2” (Makeup Artists: Nick Dudman and Amanda Knight; Hairstylist: Lisa Tomblin)

Some of the most recognizable characters from the latest Harry Potter Film

If you haven't seen their work on the big screen yet, be sure to go check it out! It was amazing work all around! And if you can't make it out to the movies, don't worry, there is still one more chance to see clips of this fantastic makeup on the big screen, meet some of the artists and view pieces used in their creations in person at The Annual 84th Academy Award Oscar-Nominated Makeup Artist and Hairstylist Symposium on February 25th. Below is an invitation to the event for CMS graduates, students and fans directly from the retired Director of Education here at CMS and the current Governor of the Makeup Branch on the Board of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Leonard Engelman: 

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Invites Your Organization to Attend The Annual 84th Academy Award Oscar-Nominated Makeup Artist and Hairstylist Symposium

Samuel Goldwyn Theater

Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 2:30 PM

8949 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills 90210

Doors open at 1:30

This must see event for makeup artists and hairstylists will celebrate the Oscar Nominated Films for Best Makeup for 2011 along with the nominated individual makeup artists and hairstylists. Film clips selected by each makeup artist and hairstylist for presentation to the Motion Picture Academy during the nomination process will be shown. Enjoy the discussions from the nominees about their films and the processes involved in creating such artistry. Prepare questions for the question and answer period toward the end of the event. Afterwards join the nominees in the Academy Grand Lobby for a gala reception and view the nominee’s displays.

Oscar nominated films and artists are:

"Albert Nobbs"

Makeup Artisst: Mathew Mungle and Lynn Johnston; Hairstylist Martial Corneville

"The Iron Lady"

            Makeup Artists: Roy Helland and Mark Coulier; Hairstylist: Roy Helland

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2"

Makeup Artists: Nick Dudman and Amada Knight; Hairstylist: Lisa Tomblin

Celebrate this free Pre-Oscar event. Complimentary Parking is located at 8920 and 9025 Wilshire Boulevard. Doors open at 1:30 PM.

RSVP s: Reserve your free tickets on line through www.oscars.org.  starting February 3rd or pick up a ticket at the Academy Box Office on the day. Maximum two reserved tickets per person. (When you make your reservation, if it shows “Sold Out”, come anyway. There have always been seats available.)