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