Tag:special effects make up

December 2, 2019

Meet Sean: LA Campus Instructor

Instructors, School

LA Campus instructor Sean Conklin is a freelance make-up artist and graduate of several of MUD’s educational programs. His commitment to perfecting his art and years of dedication implementing MUD’s brand philosophy earned him the role of MUD’s Lead Artist. He is an active contributor to the development of MUD products, designer for MUD’s seasonal…

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November 21, 2019

MUD Congratulates Grads Nominated for 7th Annual MUAHS Guild Awards

Alumni, Industry Speaks, School

Nominees for the 7th annual Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists Guild “Artisan” Awards were unveiled and we would like to recognize and congratulate all of the MUD grads who were nominated this year! The awards will be handed out on January 11, 2020 so stay tuned for more and best of luck to our talented…

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April 22, 2019

MUD Celebrates Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild-Award Winner: Alumna Lauren Lillien

Alumni, Industry Speaks, School

On February 16, 2019, the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) honored outstanding achievements in make-up and hair styling in television, motion pictures, live theater, commercials and music videos via the 6th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards. We’re proud to share that MUD LA grad Lauren Lillien took home…

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July 27, 2018

MUD Celebrates Our 20th Anniversary with Gil Romero

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Our Associate Director of Education, Gil Romero, has been with MUD since the beginning. Choosing to become a make-up artist because of his childhood love for monsters, Gil has not only worked administratively but has also taught in our schools and acted as our Burbank location’s School Director. In 2009, Romero co-authored the second edition…

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July 13, 2018

MUD Talks: An Interview with Vincent Van Dyke

Industry Speaks, School

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Vincent Van Dyke is an industry leader in special make-up effects. Getting his first job at just 14 years old, Vincent Van Dyke has gone on to work on TV shows and movies like I Tonya, Darkest Hour, Code Black, and Dexter. Acting as the owner and creative director…

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June 15, 2018

From Mailman to Make-Up Artist: Adrian Rigby talks with Burbank Students for MUD Talks

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Working as a postman for the UK Royal Mail, Adrian Rigby began his career reaching out to special effects make-up artist Nick Dudman. They had never met, but both living in Northern England where there was little work, Rigby figured Dudman was the only big professional he might be able to get to look at…

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June 11, 2018

Special Make-Up Effects Professional Neill Gorton Speaks to Students for MUD Talks

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British animatronics and prosthetic specialist Neill Gorton has developed a name for himself on the sets of Saving Private Ryan (1998), Children of Men (2006) and Doctor Who (2005). Starting at only 17 years old, he has won the BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Awards four times with six nominations, and won…

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January 15, 2014

The wait is over. Face Off Season 6 is here.

All Articles, Events, School

Last night, Make-up Designory hosted a Face Off viewing party to celebrate MUD Alumni Bethany Serpico, Cat Paschen and Niko Gonzalez’s debut on the show. The party was held at Gordon-Biersch in  Burbank, CA. Guests included MUD’s CEO Tate Holland, Director of Education Paul Thompson, MUD LA’s school Director Gil Romero, VP Karl Zundel along…

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