Mandatory Requirements
- Resume in IATSE 873-recommended format Download here
- Required kit for Makeup
- Portfolio of work in PDF format or URL link Download instructions here
- 2 letters of reference from previous work experience in motion picture Download sample here
- 90 days on-set work experience in motion picture in makeup and/or prosthetic makeup
- Makeup Skills: Beauty and corrective makeup
- Makeup & Prosthetic Skills: Transfer, tattoo application, tattoo cover
- Makeup & Prosthetic Skills: Blood work, casualty, breakdown
- Makeup & Prosthetic Skills: Facial hair application including grooming & dressing
- GHS WHMIS
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness
Recommended
- Makeup & Prosthetic Skills: Ageing
- Makeup & Prosthetic Skills: Airbrushing
- Makeup & Prosthetic Skills: Bald cap application and paint
- Prosthetic Skills: Appliances including foam latex, silicone, gelatin
- Prosthetic Skills: Scratch builds (out of kit) applications
- Post-secondary education or apprenticeship program certificate
- Training familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- CSA Green triangle patch safety boots
Mandatory Kit
Disposables
- Blot sheets
- Cotton balls/pads
- Cotton swabs
- Disposable sponges
- Flossers
- Individual eye drops
- Individual floss sticks
- Lip wands
- Mascara wands
- Stipple sponges (fine/coarse)
- Tissues
- Wet wipes
Eyeshadow, Eyeliner, Brows, Blush, Highlight & Contour
- A wide range of shades and finishes to suit all skin tones and styles of makeup (natural, glamour, period, etc.). Should include a combination of liquid, cream and powder products.
Foundations, Concealers & Powders
- A wide range of shades and products to suit all skin tones and styles of makeup (natural, glamour, period, body makeup etc.). Should include a combination of liquid, cream and powder products.
Lashes & Mascara
- Waterproof mascara (black, brown)
- Non-waterproof mascara (black, brown)
- Lash glue
- Individual & strip lashes
Lipstick, Lipliners & Gloss
- A wide range of shades and finishes to suit all skin tones and styles of makeup (natural, glamour, period, etc.). Textures should include matte, satin, frost and gloss.
Nail Kit
- Disposable emery boards
- Hand cream
- Nail clippers
- Remover
- Small selection of neutral colours for various skin tones
Out Of Kit FX
- 244 fluid
- 3rd Degree/Dermaflage
- Adhesives, various
- Alcohol palette
- Barrier cream
- Bloods, various
- Cream palettes
- Dirts, various
- Remover
- Sealer
- Tattoo pens
Products
- 99% & 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
- Anti-Shine
- Brush cleanser
- Cleanser
- Eye makeup remover
- Hand sanitizer
- Lip balm
- Moisturizer
- Sunscreen
- Sweat product
- Tear stick
- Toner
Shaving Kit
- Beard trimmer
- Disposable razors
- Electric razor
- Moustache wax
- Shaving foam
- Small scissors
- Styptic liquid
Tattoo Cover
- Alcohol and/or cream colours
- Additional product to cover tattoos & scars on all skin tones Sealer
Tools
- Brushes
- Eyelash curler
- Makeup Cape
- Mirror
- Palette
- Palette / wax
- Pencil sharpener
- Scissors
- Spatulas
- Tail comb
- Tweezers
- Water mister
Recommended
- Bug spray
- First aid kit
- Flashlight/headlamp
- Gum & mints
- Hand fan
- Multi flesh toned ear plugs
- Pen & Sharpie
- Water bottle
Failure to have the items of this kit could result in being sent home.