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Hair & Makeup Artist Casting Call for Psychological Horror Short Film

Job Description

An independent graduate psychological horror short film is seeking a talented Hair & Makeup Artist to help bring a stylized and visually compelling story to life. This project blends polished beauty work with horror-inspired elements, making it a unique opportunity for artists interested in character design and special effects makeup.

The production is a low-budget student film backed by a small, dedicated creative team with a strong visual vision. The ideal candidate will be passionate about combining traditional beauty techniques with horror aesthetics, including SFX and prosthetic applications.

Job Responsibilities

  • Design and execute hair and makeup looks that align with the film’s psychological horror theme

  • Create stylized horror effects, including blood effects, bruises, scars, and prosthetics

  • Collaborate with the director and production team to ensure visual consistency

  • Participate in a one-hour pre-production consultation to discuss creative direction

  • Maintain sanitation standards and manage personal makeup/SFX kits on set

Requirements

  • Interest in character design, SFX makeup, and horror styling

  • Ability to create realistic blood effects, bruises, scars, or prosthetic applications

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • Reliable transportation to the filming location

  • Experience encouraged but not required

Compensation Details

  • $100 per day

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