Speakers & Demonstrators 2015
Speakers for 2016 show will start to appear closer to the shows date
Iain Smith OBE (born in Glasgow, Scotland) is a film producer. He is known for his productions of Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), The Fountain (2006), Children of Men (2006) and The Fifth Element (1997), among others.
Iain has served on the boards of the UK Film Council, Scottish Screen, the Joint board of Creative Scotland, the Scottish Film Council, the Scottish Film Production Fund, the Scottish Film Training Trust as a Governor of the National Film and Television School, a director of the Children’s Film and Television Foundation, and as Chair of the Edinburgh International Film Festival. He is currently a patron of the London Film School, Chair of the Film Skills Council, and Chair of the Film Industry Training Board.
He is a member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, the Production Guild of Great Britain, and the Producers Guild of America. Iain is also Keeper of the Lair, Glasgow Necropolis (2010).In 2011, Iain Smith was appointed Chair of the British Film Commission.
In 2011, he gave a hallmark speech at a United Nations' WIPO conference.
We are excited to welcome back Greg Cannom for the 2016 show. Greg enjoys the show so much he wanted to put together a special presentation showcasing shots never seen before, exclusively for UMAe. Last year Greg's presentation focused on aspects of film. For 2016 we are honored to have Greg give a main stage presentation about his career, again a very special opportunity not to be missed.
Brian Kinney is a 2012 primetime Emmy-nominated makeup artist and a Journeyman in IATSE Local 706 Make-up Artists and Hairstylists Guild, where he also serves as Makeup Craft President and Executive Board Member. Since 1999, Brian has been professionally working in film, television, theater, and print.
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Brian received his BA from the University of Iowa. Upon graduation he moved to London, England to train in makeup artistry at the Delamar Academy.
Brian has made his mark in FX labs, on set, and in classrooms across the U.S. and Europe. His work can be seen regularly in feature films and television shows, such as CSI, True Blood, Sons of Anarchy, Modern Family, and Purge: Anarchy.
In 2012, Brian launched Full Slap FX, bringing a professional line of tools and Hurt Box molds for use in making prosthetic appliances. Full Slap FX products are available at professional makeup suppliers worldwide.
Role : Speaker, Demonstrator
Location : Education, Show floor
Time : Both Days
Website: Fullslap Effects
Company Sponsor: Airbase
Role: Demonostror
Role : Speaker
Location : Show floor
Time : Both Days
Amanda Green, make up artist and designer to some of the most famous faces on TV has created intensive professional makeup artist courses for anyone interested in learning the art of makeup.
Role : Speaker / Educator
Location : Education
Time : TBC
Website: The Makeup Artist Academy
Amanda has worked in the media industry for over 25 years and some of her clients include artists such as Graham Norton, John Malkovich, Alicia Silverstone, Alesha Dixon, Ricky Gervais, Beverley Knight, John Barrowman, Jay Sean, Tom Jones, Isabella Rossellini etc., the list goes on...
Location : Show floor
Time : Both Days
Sarah Ashleigh began life as a make up and body artist in 2008 when she started her degree at West Thames College. After graduating she began building her vast portfolio of work and set up The London Body Painting Co, which offers makeup, hairstyling and body painting. Through this name she has worked across the UK and Europe and has appeared on ITV and Channel 4. Along with her growing team of professional artists, she has worked on various feature films, in TV programs such as Made in Chelsea and also with corporate clients for events and PR. Sarah finds inspiration from many parts of her life, whether it be people she meets or places she travels across the world. She is never without her sketch book and iphone to record it all.
Location : Show floor
Time : Both Days
Branka came from a fine Art background into the world of Make-up Artistry. She trained at West Thames College in London in all aspects of Hair and Make-up. Branka currently works for a number of fashion designers creating key looks for their campaigns whilst exploring current trends in runway and print. Over the past few years Branka has delved into the world of body painting within the commercial field and fine art commissions. She is now recognised as one of London's most talented body painters, with an incredibly creative flair and endless boundaries to her imagination.Alongside Branka's Freelance work, she also teaches at West Thames herself, helping to build the next generation of Make-up Artists.
Location : Show floor
Time : Both Days
After taking a foundation degree in artistic makeup and special effects from Coventry Uni, Siân Revill went on to complete the Master Makeup Programme, creature Maquette and digital fx at the famous Cinema Makeup School- Hollywood. Sian's fascinating work was recognised by The Cinema Make-up School and she was chosen to represent the school at IMATS UK 2014. Sian's creative flair and keen eye for detail has led her to create a number of extraordinary creatures and high trauma prosthetics for TV, Film and events.
Location : Show floor
Time : Both Days
Tiiu Luht has been a professional makeup artist for over 25 years. She is currently a principal makeup artist with the Den Norske Opera and Ballet in Oslo, Norway. Previously,Tiiu served for 10 years as makeup department head at the Estonia National Opera. She taught makeup artistry at several schools, including her own in Estonia. Her credits include makeup and hair design for over 100 different operas, ballets and musicals throughout Europe.Tiiu served as a guest presenter at the 2014 Makeup Artist Design Show (MADS) in Dusseldorf.
Location : Show floor
Time : Both Days
Ahsen Gulkaya is a makeup artist and makeup instructor in Istanbul, Turkey, working internationally in multiplesegments of professionalmakeup. Her credits include design and makeup for numerous movies, television, fashion, editorial photography and theater. She has taught makeup since 2004 and specializes in special effects. Ahsen is the proprietor of Handesan FX Shop in Istanbul.
Location : Show floor
Time : Main Stage Saturday / Show Floor both days
Darren Jinks has served as Wig Master at the Los Angeles Opera since 2006, and has worked as a makeup artist, wigmaker and hairstylist for over 25 years in opera, theatre and film. He is the recipient of the Guild Award (I.A.T.S.E. Local 706) for Best Makeup for a Theatrical Production for the Magic Flute (2014) and The Lion King (2002). Darren’s previous credits include Broadway touring productions of The Phantom of the Opera, Titanic and Disney’s The Lion King. He has served as a guest educator at IMATS L.A., IMATS Vancouver and UMAe London.
Shaune’s love of films started at an early age, and as a child he experimented with 8mm films trying to copy scenes from his favourite movies. After years of trying to recreate classic creatures, Shaune finally started in the film industry in 1988 working in the field of Special Make-up Effects.
Role : Speaker
Location : Education Demonstration, Show floor
Time : TBC
Website: Shaune Harrison Academy
About the Shaune Harrison Academy.
Passionate about his craft, Shaune is a keen advocate of passing on his many years of experience to a new generation of artists who want to perfect their skills in the art of Creature and Special Make up effects. The Academy is the pinnacle of Shaune’s many accomplishments and his dedication, devotion and infectious passion for the craft are the driving force in enduring its continued success.
Shaune has worked on some of the biggest blockbusters in the world, from the Harry Potter series, Captain America, Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, Sleepy Hollow, Stardust, The Mummy, Sunshine, The Fifth Element, The DaVinci Code, Game of Thrones, Dracula Untold, World War Z, & The Avengers: Age of Ultron… www.shauneharrisonacademy.com
Location : Show floor
Time : Show Floor both days
Son of the great Hollywood make-up artist Charles Parker, Daniel was born into a world of make-up and design. At the age of 22 he designed his first movie, “Enemy Mine” directed by Wolfgang Peterson, and with this his first temporary tattoos. He soon earned the reputation for producing quality work with the greatest attention to detail.
Greg Cannom's range and versatility is unparalleled in show business.
With 11 award wins and 22 nominations. Greg Cannom worked as a makeup artist on Michael Jackon's "Thriller" music video, he also won the Academy Award for Best Makeup for Mrs. Doubtfire as well as for Francis Ford Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula and David Fincher's F. Scott Fitzgerald adaptation, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Greg also has another six nominations under his belt for films ranging from the cerebral masterpiece A Beautiful Mind to the epic blockbuster Titanic He has also been nominated for seven Saturn Awards and been awarded one.
Location : Show floor
Time : Both Days
Kenny’s input, help and direction have been key to creating the United Makeup Artist Expo professional trade show. We are delighted to see Kenny back for 2015 and await to see some of his wonderful creations designed specially for our show. Kenny has been nominated twice for an Emmy Award and was Department Head on the Academy Award nominated picture Star Trek VI The Undiscovered Country.
Location : Show floor
Time : Sunday
Melissa Lackersteen, founder of Make Up Matters, has over fifteen years experience as a Make-up Artist on films including;'Kingdom of Heaven', 'Troy', 'Cold Mountain', 'James Bond' the awarding winning series Game of Thrones and many more.
Location : Show floor PS Composites and PPI stand
Time : Through out the day
Kristyan Mallett has worked in the industry as a prosthetic make up artist for ten years and due to requests from Make up Designers and Production Designers, he decided to set up his own company Kristyan Mallett make up effects Ltd. The work has so far been obtained solely from word of mouth. Kristyan prides himself on the quality of work that his crew and himself achieve and it is through this reliable and consistent reputation the company gets further work.
Location : Show floor
Time : Show Floor both days / Classroom
Emily Dowd has been working as a make-up and hair artist within the industry for the past six years. Initially training as a wig maker and theatrical make-up artist in her home of South Wales, she then went onto study make-up for T.V. and film in London. Choosing to pursue a career in film make-up she was lucky enough to work on movies ‘Made in Dagenham’ ‘W.E’ and ‘My Week with Marilyn’. Following this she discovered a love for body art and began working with world renowned artist Carolyn Roper, founder of www.getmadeup.com and has been lucky enough to travel to some amazing locations with Carolyn including the Caribbean, Hong Kong and Paris.
Location : Show floor
Time : Show Floor both days / Classroom
Andrea is London and Essex based make-up artist, who is part of the Kryolan UK Make-up team and UK Sales Representative. Andrea has over 9 years experience working within the industry, specialising in beauty, bridal, editorial and fashion. Having trained at the London School of Beauty and Make-up, Andrea loves how versatile her portfolio is from beauty and editorial to body paint to special effects. “Make-up is my life, it’s a dream to be able to make people feel so beautiful and confident daily and work with so many great people."
Gemma is a London / Essex based freelance Make-Up Artist. Gemma is also part of the Kryolan international team, she has worked in all disciplines of the Make-Up industry, from Theatre to Fashion, Body Painting to Camouflage.
Gemma will be demonstrating Cosmetic Camouflage on the Kryolan Stand.
Paul Merchant is a London based makeup artist working as head of the Kryolan UK makeup team. Paul has worked in all disciplines of the Make-up industry, from Theatre to Fashion, Body Painting to Cosmetic Camouflage.
As a self taught artist, Paul has developed his own style of working: "...I love to play around with products and find different and interesting ways of using them, other than their intended purpose. Having had experience in most genres of the industry I find the cross overs of products and techniques to be really useful in my creative work."
Role : Speaker
Location : Education, Industry Talk, Joey's Stage
Time : Sunday 14:00 pm
Website: Kryolan UK
Paul is a global ambassador for Kryolan both on creative shoots and education . He has taught in countless schools and colleges across the UK including London College of Fashion and has completed tours of India and Taiwan focusing on High Definition make-up in Bollywood and editorial fashion. Some of his work includes London Fashion Week, Britain & Irelands Next Top Model Live, Sainsbury’s TV commercials, Help For Heros' Stadium Concert, Aggro Santos Music Video 'So Sexy', various editorial campaigns, and heading the Kryolan team on America’s Next Top Model Live.
Paul has filmed tutorial videos for cosmetic giants Glossy Box for 'real women'. He has worked on shows with designers including Joey Bevan, Fashion Mode & Vivienne Westwood. His work has been featured in industry magazines such as ‘Face On’, Make-up International, Warpaint, Make-up Artist, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Illusion, Italian Vogue and Taiwanese Vogue.
Location : Show floor
Time : Show Floor both days
While studying professional make-up at Stamford College, Lincolnshire, Victoria began to develop a passion in the area of camouflage make-up. While she has trained in Theatre, Film, T.V, Fashion & Photographic make-up, it is this specialist genre of cosmetic camouflage where she finds herself excelling.
Location : Show floor
Time : Show Floor both days
UMAe is delighted to announce that Primetime Emmy winner Charles Porlier will be joining us again at the United Makeup Artists Expo this May. Charles is currently working on TV series The Killing. He is known for his work on Hot Tub Time Machine, X-Men 2, The Santa Clause 2, Jumanji, and much more.
Stuart Bray is a freelance special effects makeup artist working in the film and television industry since 1994. He specialises in all the processes involved in making prosthetic appliances and make-up effects from design, sculpting, moulding, casting and application.
Role : Speaker, Demonstrator
Location : Education, Show floor
Time : Both Days
Website: Learn Makeup Effects
Jeanette Redmond has been working as a Hairdresser / Barber / Colour Specialist for the film, TV and theatre sector for two decades. She graduated as a Hair & Make Up Artist from UCA (London College fashion) in 2000. Prior to coming into the industry Jeanette worked in salons & barber shops for 16 years in Chiswick, Kensington & Knightsbridge and is very proud to have assisted & worked alongside the very best in British Film Hairdressing.
Throughout her career Jeanette has used her transferable skills & knowledge and has worked as an IQA assessor & Educator in Hairdressing & Barbering, delivering the NVQ FRAMEWORK & Standards in both Further Eduction & Higher Education sectors. She also delivered Contemporary Hairdressing/Cutting & Period Barbering courses for Film & TV Degree courses at West Thames College & Northbrook College & Assessed work at UCA London College of Fashion.
Jeanette still runs a full column 2 days a week at a plush salon near Ealing Studios, as their Creative Art Director/Barber & Colour Specialist.
Location : Show floor
Time : Show Floor both days
Dan Gilbert is a make-up artist who's original approach to SFX make-up is quickly gaining attention in the industry. Dan has a background in film production and his career as an actor / professional monster has influenced his take on make-up from the inside out. He has a unique style, eye for detail, and a cutting edge ideology. Dan's website can be found at NecessaryEvilFX.com.
