27
Feb
By Kevin
General

AMUA March Newsletter

Here's What's Happening at AMUA Our current students have been very active in our community lately, taking part in multiple productions including a live fashion show for Tribe Talent Management, The Man of Mode at Belmont University,  Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Keeton Theatre and Nashville's 54 Hour Film Festival. Belmont University- Man of Mode Our Wig Design Students created and styled 24 wigs for the George Etheredge play set in Restoration London. That's our students getting real-life production credits and experience!  Keeton Theatre- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Our current wig design students are working…
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27
Sep
By Kevin
Alumni Spotlight, General,

Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Ortiz

Jennifer Ortiz is a graduate of the Academy of Make Up Arts Special Effects and  Fashion programs as well as The Art of Wig and Hair Design Program. Within the past year, she's assisted in the wig department of the Nashville Opera’s adaptation “Susannah.” Over the summer, Jennifer had the opportunity to do an internship in Saratoga Springs, New York working in the Wig and Makeup department for the Saratoga Springs 2018 Summer Program, which included the four operas “Merry Widow,” “Rockinghorse,” “Consul,” and “Vikensport.” Jennifer tells us, "I was able to get a more in-depth of the technical aspect…
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Alumni Spotlight: Kella Groves
17
Sep
By Kevin
Alumni Spotlight, General, , ,

Alumni Spotlight: Kella Groves

Academy of Makeup Arts Alumni Kella Groves produced an impressive amount of work since her graduation a few short months ago. Immediately after graduating from the Makeup for TV & Film Program in March, she won "Best Makeup" in the 54 Hour Film Fest for the short film titled "Diamond in the Rough". After that, she applied makeup for more competition films, such as “Gatlinburg” by Broken Entertainment in Knoxville, TN.  Along with a series pilot “Troll Hunters” by Stormlight Pictures in Nashville, TN. Both films screen at the Knoxville Film Fest this September. Along with working for the Nashville Knights…
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Alumni Spotlight: Nissi Bergman
10
Sep
By Kevin
Alumni Spotlight, General, ,

Alumni Spotlight: Nissi Bergman

Academy of Makeup Arts Alumni Nissi Bergman took a moment to tell us about some of her recent work. She's worked with major music industry artists Montgomery Gentry ("Get Down South" Music Video) and Delta Rae (Big Machine Records Photoshoot). She also was the makeup artist for the HCA 50th Anniversary Documentary.   "I've been on the list at Stage Post, so I do news shots all the time. This year I've done Marsha Blackburn, Jennifer Palmieri, Carol Swain, Tim Wise, and Alex Little to name a few," Nissi told us. "I'm booked every Thursday through January with a boudoir studio and I…
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Alumni Spotlight: Meko Davis
04
Sep
By Kevin
Alumni Spotlight, Alumni Stories, General, ,

Alumni Spotlight: Meko Davis

Meko Davis Recent Work Meko Davis, a 2011 alumni of Academy of Make Up Arts' Makeup for Retail & Bridal Program recently worked on Kevin “Mr. Wonderful” O’ Leary from Shark Tank, on a show call Shark Tank Meets Shark Week that aired on Discovery’s Channel’s Shark Week. Also, she worked on a shoot with the Quality Control Music execs on a shoot for Billboard magazine. "I also did hair for Carrie Preston from Claws on TNT for the season premiere, and makeup/hair for Sarah Davenport from the upcoming movie remake of Little Women for her appearance of Good Day…
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27
Aug
By Kevin
Alumni Spotlight, Alumni Stories, General

Alumni Spotlight: Elaina Dilts

    Academy of Makeup Arts Alumni, Elaina Dilts hit the ground running after graduating just a few months ago. She updated us on the work she accomplished so far, and we're so proud! To start, Elaina told us "I worked on Laura Citron’s fall clothing collection, Locke and Key Jewelry’s spring and fall shoots, as well as a photoshoot for an exhibition at Oz Arts Nashville in November. I’ve helped with headshots and shoots for Tribe Talent Management, and recently did an editorial project with the Block Agency that was published in 7Hues Magazine." Check out some of these…
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AMUA Student Wins Best Makeup Artist At 54 Film Fest
14
Apr
By Kevin
Alumni Spotlight, Alumni Stories, General, ,

AMUA Student Wins Best Makeup Artist At 54 Film Fest

We would like to congratulate recent Advanced Makeup Artist Program graduate, Kella Groves, for winning Best Makeup Artist for her work on "Diamond in the Rough" at Nashville's 54 Hour Film Festival. Michella was still a student in the 10-week program when she joined a fim competition team. This goes to show, it doesn't matter how new you are, it only matters that you do a great job. Congratulations Kella! Want to get your start as a makeup artist for film and television? Inquire now. 
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AMUA at USITT!
12
Mar
By Kevin
Announcements, Events

AMUA at USITT!

Join us for "The Art of Transforming Actors Into Characters" at the USITT Annual Conference and Stage Expo on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Our presentation takes place on the Innovation Stage in the Broward County Convention Center at 2:45 PM. The USITT Conference, an annual trade show, brings together learning opportunities and vendors from all aspects of live performance. Founded in 1960, USITT promotes research and information for theatre professionals. The Academy of Make Up Arts is thrilled to share the expertise of Special Effect Program Director and Emmy Award winning Ben Rittenhouse and The Art of Wig and Hair…
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19
Nov
By Kevin
General, , , ,

Why Theatre Professionals Might Choose Trade School Over University

As I was finishing my undergraduate degree in Theatre in the late 1990s, I spent countless hours deciding which graduate program I should continue on with. If I was serious about a career in professional theatre and/or film and TV, it seemed more degrees were necessary. While the traditional university path does have its merits depending on a student's career goals, it is not the only way. For me, I'm so glad I opted to not continue any further in the world of academia. I've worked professionally in theatre for over 2 decades, been a part major music videos here…
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28
Aug
By Kevin
General, Tutorials,

How To Tell If Makeup Is “Professional”

The cosmetics industry has changed a lot in the last couple of decades. Our grandmothers had much fewer options. There was inexpensive drug store makeup on one end, and on the other, limited luxury brands like Chanel. There wasn't much in the middle. Today, with stores like Sephora and Ulta and new cosmetics lines coming out regularly, it might be difficult to determine what is high quality enough for a professional makeup artist's kit. There isn't necessarily a clear-cut check list, and every artist will have varying opinions (Kevin James Bennett shared with me at IMATS this year that he regularly…
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