Hair & Makeup Artist Casting Call for Short Film

Job Description:
An exciting opportunity for a Hair & Makeup Artist to contribute to a poignant student short film about cultural identity and family bonds. We particularly need someone skilled in ageing techniques to transform a character’s appearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create natural ageing makeup effects

• Design and maintain character-appropriate hairstyles

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced student production environment

• Collaborate with director to achieve desired looks

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience with ageing makeup techniques

• Ability to create subtle, realistic transformations

• Own basic makeup kit (specialty products may be provided)

• Professional attitude on set

Production Details:

• Project: 20-minute dramatic short film

• Themes: Cross-cultural identity, mother-daughter relationships

• Shoot Locations: South London (Norbury) & Royal Holloway Egham Campus

• Shoot Dates: July 5-8, 2025 (4 days)

Compensation & Perks:

• Unpaid student project

• Travel expenses and meals covered

• Valuable portfolio material

• Copy of final film for your reel