Date: March 27 & 28, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Location: 245 McDermot Ave – 2nd floor
Registration Fee: $80.00
Have you ever dreamed of working behind the scenes on film sets, helping bring characters to life through makeup? Whether you’re a beauty enthusiast or a film lover, this hands-on workshop offers an exciting introduction to the world of professional makeup artistry for the screen.
In this course, you’ll learn from makeup artist Margarita Vailas, who brings more than a decade of experience in Manitoba’s film industry and over 20 years in the beauty and makeup field. Margarita will guide you through the essential steps to starting a career in Film makeup.
Participants will learn how to read a call sheet, break down a script, and apply practical techniques to support character development through makeup.
Topics Covered
- How to break into the Film industry as a makeup artist
- The role of a makeup artist on set — from prep to wrap
- Résumé tips and portfolio building tailored for film work
- Professional expectations
- A range of makeup styles and techniques used in production
- A hands-on demonstration session including tattoo cover, bruising effects, airbrushing, and period makeup looks
Who This Course Is For
Aspiring makeup artists, beauty enthusiasts, and anyone curious about working behind the scenes in film production.
What You’ll Gain
By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a clearer understanding of the working within make-up artist in the film industry and the practical steps you can take to begin your journey in this exciting field.
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.