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.

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: 

CMS Graduates Chosen for SyFy's hit FaceOff!!

Cinema Makeup School is excited to announce that two of our graduates – Tara Lang and Miranda Jory - have been selected as contestants for Season 2 of Syfy’s hit show FaceOff!

Industry News: New Makeup Academy brings in the big guns...

Cinema Makeup School is proud to announce that Leonard Engelman, CMS' Director of Education, has been given the honor to join the "Irish Film and Television Academy, Los Angeles" as a Founding Member. He will be involved in the selection of the nominees for their Makeup Academy Awards, and will be a voting member for all awards as well. A veteran in the Industry, and the first Governor of the Makeup Branch on the Board of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, we are sure Leonard will make a great contribution to this Academy and we are happy to have him as a continuous component to Cinema Makeup School.