Alumni Stories – Elizabeth Wolf
26
Apr
By Maggie Burrows
Alumni Spotlight, Alumni Stories, General

Alumni Stories – Elizabeth Wolf

We love hearing what alumni have been up to since they graduated from AMUA because they end up doing really amazing things! Here is a snapshot of a graduate and her job. I was already building my career prior to enrolling at AMUA, but I didn’t feel like I was a true professional without schooling. I noticed that sometimes when I told clients I didn’t have a certification, they would get uneasy. I wanted a formal education so I could confidently say, “I am a professional makeup artist.” By joining AMUA, I now have credentials under my belt. AMUA also…
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17
Apr
By Ashley
Alumni Spotlight, Alumni Stories, General

Q&A with Liz Crout

Liz completed our Special Effects program. She currently works as a curator at a wax museum. This is what Liz has to say about her experience at AMUA. Q: What sparked your interest in AMUA’s special effects program? A: I was most interested in the AMUA because it was close to my home, but after visiting and a lot of praying I knew it would be better than traveling West where most of the other makeup effects schools were and I liked the smaller learning environment. Q: How do you use the techniques learned in class in your work life…
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Alumni Spotlight: Meko Davis
04
Sep
By Kevin
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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
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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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24
Aug
By Kevin
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Alumni Spotlight: Dizzie Lizzie FX

1. Tell us a little about what you've been working on since your time at AMUA As soon as I graduated in December, I got hired in Knoxville to do a short film titled "Inside Out" and that launched my business to the next level. I was able to meet a lot of people and have been busy doing films every other weekend. I also got to work on two films for the Knoxville 54 Hour Film Festival and was extremely blessed to take home the Best Special Effects Award and be nominated for Best Makeup for both films I…
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23
Aug
By Kevin
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Alumni Spotlight: Char Braden

Since my time at AMUA, I have been working in all areas of makeup from Tv/Film, production, weddings, and teaching. My dream is to do big advertisement campaigns and commercial shoots, as well as major editorials. My advice that I would give to a new artist is that when you first get started, maintain a main income. There is so much to learn about this industry and blowing up overnight probably will not happen. So take your time, figure out which direction you want to go in, and stay educated. Website: www.charbraden.com
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AMUA Alum Allie Corzine Takes 1st Place at IMATS Sydney 2017
14
Aug
By admin
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AMUA Alum Allie Corzine Takes 1st Place at IMATS Sydney 2017

We've been so busy making progress, we might have failed to mention our Allie Corzine took first place at IMATS Sydney last month! Allie graduated from the Advanced Makeup Artist Program in March 2017. She was selected as one of eight finalists to compete at IMATS Battle of the Brushes New York in April where she took second place. That's not enough for this girl! She was selected again to compete at IMATS Battle of the Brushes in Sydney, Australia where she took first place with an improved version of the first design. Way to go, Allie!
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