Film

It's been a few years since I last blogged about I’m Still Ethan, a short film I created the makeup for a few years ago, but it's finally out! Not only was I the set MUA, but the eagle eyed amongst you will spot my brief cameo role. Having had met writer and producer Phoebe Lorenz on another film set a while before hand, she filled me in on this project and the fundraising efforts and I was immediately sold on the opportunity to be a part of it. The makeup was minimal but complex, changing through out the film to represent part of the development of the characters along their journey. Some scenes...


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From their upcoming album Beach Day, Another Sky's music video for new song The Pain is out now and I'm so proud to have been part of the production! I always love working on music videos as it's such a switch up from the usual pace of photo shoots, runways and weddings. The days are long as hours are spent repeating actions over and over again, meanwhile I'm working away behind the scenes to ensure continuity with all the makeup looks as scene changes are filmed all over the place. This particular project was such a welcome addition to my work schedule to mix things up, the musicians from...


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I met Phoebe Lorenz on another film set a little while back and I can still remember now the excitement when she started to tell me all about a film she was fundraising for asked me to be part the team. Well now the time has finally come where I can share with you the official trailer for that short film!   I'm Still Ethan is a poignant piece of cinema about imprisonment; told through the perspective of a young boy whose father in unexpectedly put behind bars. It is an emotional watch led through the eyes of the protagonist Ethan as he experiences the traumas of family life, social attitudes...


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  Exciting news as at the end of January Joe McElderry's latest music video Baby Had Your Fun was released meaning getting to see my make-up in all its glory in the finished product shining under those bright studio lights! The long awaited comeback of the amazing X-Factor winner is a fun upbeat song with some country meets disco dancing vibes. Whilst his song might be about having his fun despite his ex lovers hurtful actions, it's also the perfect number to jam to having a good old dance in a similar fashion despite our lockdown blues.     It was such a fun day watching...


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It was only a couple weeks ago I was asking you to help out with a crowd funder yet here I am back again to do the same, this one's a little different though! Of course I am excited to be part of this team as a make-up artist for the short film, but even more so I am excited about being part of its message. Did you know that every year 310,000 children have a parent in prision in England and Wales and that 10,000 visits are made by children to our public prisons every week? In 'I am Still Ethan' focus is drawn to the life of a young boy whose father, his idol, is suddenly taken to prison. The film...


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As much as I am so happy to be back at work currently, during lockdown I did also love having some time to get my hands stuck into some DIY and decorating my home. From little bits to repainting my sash windows and clearing through all my products to make my home space a happier place! One of my favourite things I finally had the time to do if what I have lovingly named my 'Wall of Fame'. I decided it was time I put some of my accomplishments pride and place up on the wall, so I framed some of my front cover magazine shoots. It fills me with such pride to look at now as it did at the time of doing...


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Oliver Smith is an ultra talented writer, director and cinematographer as well as a good friend of mine so today I wanted to have a quick chat about his latest film Spider & Fly and how you can support the project. Using Crowdfunder Ollie is currently raising the funds to get this passion project of the ground and into our screens for your viewing pleasure. If he reaches his goal or hopefully even beyond, I am super excited to say I will have the privilege of doing the make-up! So of course you are thinking I am gonna be a bit biased right? He's my friend after all and I am excited about the work,...


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