Date: August 30, 2025 (10:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Location: 204-245 McDermot Ave (Second floor)
This session is now sold out!
Who this workshop is for:
Aspiring makeup artists, beauty lovers, or anyone curious about what it’s like to work behind the scenes in film and television.
By the end of the workshop, you will have a clearer picture of the film industry makeup world and the practical steps to start your journey.
Workshop Outline:
Have you ever dreamed of working behind the scenes on film and TV sets, bringing characters to life through makeup? Whether you’re a beauty enthusiast or film lover, this hands-on workshop is your key into the exciting world of makeup artistry.
In this course, you’ll be led by makeup artist Margarita Vailas, who brings over a decade of experience in Manitoba’s film industry. This workshop will cover the essential steps to building a career in film and tv makeup.
Topics covered will include:
- How to break into the film and TV industry as a makeup artist
- The role of a makeup artist on a film set – from prep to wrap
- Resume tips and portfolio building tailored for film work
- Industry expectations and etiquette on set
- A wide range of makeup styles and techniques used for production
- A hands on demo session including: A clean, basic beauty application and an “out-of-kit” special effects makeup technique
About the Instructor:
Margarita Vailas is a Greek-Canadian makeup artist in the film community. She has been doing makeup and esthetics for over 20 years, but has been full-time in film for 10 years. She’s worked in Winnipeg and all over Greece during these times. Margarita is a mother of two little boys and is an advocate for women and period poverty. She collects products to send to northern communities.
FTM is a non-for-profit charity and member of the Province of Manitoba’s Sector Council program funded through the Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources. FTM builds a highly skilled and adaptable film industry workforce to support the activities of Manitoba production companies. FTM collaborates and partners with members of the film industry to identify training needs to support workforce development.