Hollywood's Top
Professional
Makeup School

Cinema Makeup School is dedicated to educating the next generation of beauty and special effects makeup artists for career success in the film, television, fashion, and entertainment industries.

Programs

Explore our diverse programs – transform your artistry into a profession.

Tuition & Schedule

Review start dates for our programs and courses. No matter when you are looking to attend, you are sure to find options that fit within your busy schedule.

Certificate Courses

Explore our list of courses, each tailored to advance your makeup skill sets in both beauty and special effects. Transform your artistry into a career!

Diploma Programs

Learn more about our highly sought after diploma programs, now including Complete Track, FX track, Master Makeup, and more.

Enrollment Process

Everything you need to know about the enrollment process, step by step.CMS welcomes both U.S. and international students!

CMS AT MONSTERPALOOZA 2024

Be sure to check out our booth and makeup demonstrations next year at MP24!

May 31 - June 2, 2024

SUMMER CAMP

Spend Your Summer Learning How to Apply Movie Makeup

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Alumni Credits

CMS graduates are highly-regarded artists in the film and television industries: their credits tell their story.

Financing Available

Financing, as well as several other payment options, is now possible for Cinema Makeup School students. Click the link below to review your financing options.

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Advisors

The Cinema Makeup School Board of Advisors supports and advances the mission of our school to train students in the academic and practical excellence they will need for the film and television industries.

Shannon Shea

Andy Schoneberg

Alec Gillis

Lois Burwell

Vivian Baker

Vincent Van Dyke

Mike McCarty

Mark Viniello

Diana Choi

Jon Shroyer

Erik Porn

Barry Koper

Lino Stavole

Gary Archer

Michael Deak

Benson Lau

Instructors

Become inspired by accomplished professionals at the tops of their fields.

Wayne Anderson

Tracy Raffelson

Nicole Michaud

Nelly Recchia

Mike Spatola

Liz Rhodes

KC Mussman

John Mahoney

Jason Adcock

Jarrett Fajardo

Grady Holder

Jake Corrick

Heather Pepe

Danielle Baum

Cynthia Garza

Bradley Look

Andy Schoneberg

David McAdoo

Miranda Jory

Andrew Velazquez

Testimonials

Check out reviews of our courses and programs, straight from our talented graduates!

Joy of graduating from Cinema Makeup School

A year ago I had the joy of graduating from Cinema Makeup School with my lovely silicone severed head, inspired by the incredible Dusty Ray. Thank you to Andy Schoneberg, Mike Spatola, Podly James, Vaida Mikelenaite and the...

Geremi So

Thanks to Cinema Makeup School!

I am extremely grateful for my life, which gives me the opportunity to communicate with people who influenced me since childhood through the famous movies they worked on! Thanks to Cinema Makeup School which gives students and graduates...

Dzhuliia Melnik

Dreams do come true.

I never thought that I would know what I would want to do at only 14 years old and that 6 years later I would be here, next to my fake head that I sculpted, molded, cast, painted,...

Lu Conti

I graduated from my dream school

I graduated from my dream school on Friday Cinema Makeup School! This has been one of the greatest opportunities and best experiences of my life. Being surrounded and taught by such creative and influential artists in the industry...

Molly Bramwell

The first time I ever enjoyed attending school.

The first time I ever enjoyed attending school. I looked forward to this moment for so long, and my time here flew by like nothing. A school full of talented individuals that I learned from and created many...

Elia Barrera Salinas

Just graduated from my dream school.

Just graduated from my dream school and I just couldn’t be happier and so grateful for the amazing experience, all the knowledge I got and the wonderful and talented people I met. Thank you to everyone who has...

Shantalle Hungria

I have no words to thank everyone.

I graduated from Cinema Makeup School! I have no words to thank everyone who was with me this year! It was the best choice of my life and I learned from the best teachers in the film and...

Barbara Boer

Got my diploma from Cinema Makeup School!

Yesterday I did a thing! I’ve officially graduated and got my diploma from Cinema Makeup School! I am super grateful for all of the instructors that gave me a foundation so I can pursue my dreams. The classes...

Victoria Bell

I’ve officially graduated!

“I’ve officially graduated! Thank you so much to all the staff, instructors, interns, and classmates that helped me and encouraged me along the way! I’m so grateful for my time there, and I’m excited to use what I’ve...

Sarah Nyirady

This has been such an amazing journey

“This has been such an amazing journey that I will remember for the rest of my life. Surrounded by amazing art, talent, teachers and my friends that I consider family. Thank you Cinema Makeup School for this amazing...

Bryce Caldwell

WE DID IT!I can’t believe my time at CMS is (almost) over.

“WE DID IT!I can’t believe my time at CMS is (almost) over. I’ve had the time of my life and made friends I’ll have forever at this school. I’m so grateful for every person I’ve met, teacher I’ve...

Abigail Smith

I’m going to miss you…

“6.5 months later I graduated from Cinema Makeup School’s complete track! I want to thank all of the teachers and interns at Cinema Makeup School who have taught me so much, not just about makeup and SFX but...

Malin Roos

I have been following her work for years

“Oh yeah, next to me is a master of airbrush Nelly Recchia, whom I admire not only as an artist but also as a person and a teacher. I have been following her work for years and I...

Kika Studio

I have had the most amazing time as a student.

“GRADUATED! I have had the most amazing time as a student at Cinema Makeup School, but as of last Friday I am a graduate! My final project was a severed head of myself, but as a vampire right...

Delaney King

I succeeded.

“After 10 months of joy, laughter, wonder but also stress, tears and doubts, I succeeded. I had the chance to meet wonderful people who will remain forever etched in my memory. And it is thanks to the people...

Beryl Cailault

Finally graduated from Cinema Makeup School

“Finally graduated from Cinema Makeup School - my final project was to make a realistic severed head of myself and it was so much fun!! Thank you so much Andy Schoneberg for an amazing class. I will miss...

Brooke

I graduated! Memories that will last a lifetime.

“I graduated! Memories that will last a lifetime. …My last final piece I created at Cinema Makeup School: a silicone decapitated head of myself. I couldn't have done it without the support of my amazing family and friends,...

Bella Cobian

The first time I ever enjoyed attending school

“The first time I ever enjoyed attending school. I looked forward to this moment for so long, and my time there flew by like nothing. A school full of talented individuals that I learned from and created many...

Elia Barrera Salinas

Achieve my most important short term goal.

“After 3 years of working 3 jobs and freelancing as a MUA I have finally been able to achieve my most important short term goal I had which was to attend the prestigious Cinema Makeup School in Hollywood...

Angie Natasha Ulquiango Esparza

I have no words to thank everyone

“I graduated from Cinema Makeup School! I have no words to thank everyone who was with me this year! Was the best choice of my life and I learned from the best teachers in the film and beauty...

Barbara Boer

Thank you

“Thank you Cinema Makeup School for everything!”

Gabi Abrahao

I graduated from Cinema Makeup School!!

“I graduated from Cinema Makeup School!! Super blessed for this experience and the many people I got to meet along the journey.”

Hannah Milligan

Thank you to everyone.

“After 7 months I finally graduated from Cinema Makeup School! Thank you to everyone, especially our amazing instructors here who made my time here a great experience!”

Joshua Agustin

I did it. I graduated from Cinema Makeup School!

“I did it. I graduated from Cinema Makeup School! Abou a year ago I made the choice to change my life around. I was working in mental healthcare and was using makeup as a coping mechanism to get...

Emma Bailey

I found something I’m so passionate for.

“I finally graduated from my dream school! Never in my life have I found something I’m so passionate for. I am so beyond grateful that I was able to attend this school and meet the most amazing teachers...

Megan Hamilton

Finally be a graduate of Cinema Makeup School.

“I am beyond happy to finally be a graduate of Cinema Makeup School. This experience has been absolutely amazing. I’m so grateful to have met so many insanely talented artists and be taught by legends in the industry....

Amanda Mester

One of my absolute favorite shots From…

“One of my absolute favorite shots from a blood paint demo on my severed head by Andy Schoneberg! Such an honor to work with this guy and he was an incredible inspiration & help to me throughout my...

Frankie Surby

My artist diploma from Cinema Makeup School!

“Yesterday I did a thing - I’ve officially graduated / got my artist diploma from Cinema Makeup School! I am super grateful for all of the instructors that gave me a foundation so I can pursue my dreams....

Tori B.

“Just graduated from my dream school“

“Just graduated from my dream school and I just couldn’t be happier and so grateful for the amazing experience, all the knowledge I got and the wonderful and talented people I met. Thank you to everyone who has...

Shantalle Hungria

My favorite subjects at Cinema Makeup School

“So, last year I had the opportunity to study one of my favorite subjects at Cinema Makeup School, Los Angeles. It was an experience of a lifetime #blessed.”

Yakuta Rampurwala

I had so much fun in our maquette class last week

“I had so much fun in our maquette class last week, it was my first time sculpting as well! Here’s to my lovely little capricorn minotaur dedicated to all my earth signs out there! Shoutout to Andy Schoneberg...

Geremi So

Thank you to everyone.

“Thank you to everyone who has supported me and who I have met. These past few months at Cinema Makeup School have been some of the best times of my life. I couldn’t have asked for more.”

Kimberly W

I had a great time learning..

“I had a great time learning at Cinema Makeup School. Thanks to the teachers for all their help and knowledge.”

Leigh Cushman

My life at the school of my dreams.

“My first day of college at Cinema Makeup School in Los Angeles, California - March 2020. 1 Year & 1 month ago, I didn’t know that I was in for one hell of a ride! The best month...

Victoria Anna

“…Thank you to my fantastic teachers“

“…Thank you to my fantastic teachers for giving me soooooo much support in order to finish this elaborate piece! And an even bigger thanks to the interns for staying late after school to help me make SOOOOOO many...

Jordan Giannini

This journey has been amazing!!

“This journey has been amazing!! I can’t believe this character is finished! I’m so happy with how it turned out! My first ever SFX character I created all the way back in Sketch and Paint to now in...

Marissa Green

I’m so proud of myself.

“Here is my Botox from Hell Dominatrix Alien! I’m so proud of myself for being able to execute this idea that I’ve had for months! The drawings at the end are what I created for another class and...

Helena Morales

I can’t believe I made this silicone head…

“I can’t believe I made this silicone head from scratch! From life casting, to clay pouring, to sculpting, to molding, to painting, to hairpunching, to eye making - this girl did it all by hand, I’m so proud...

Alyssa Caputo

GRADUATED FAM! INDO REPRESENT!…

“GRADUATED FAM! INDO REPRESENT!… After 6 months of hard work, dedication, frustration, tears, sweat, blood of learning more, leveling up my skill, knowledge and craft - I’m flying back home to Indonesia next week. The end of 2019...

Querramellca (Raa)

Loved every day of it.

I attended Cinema Makeup School this past year and loved every day of it. I took the complete track which included all of the classes they offer, and I am coming away with a ton of knowledge and...

Annabelle G.
Tennessee, TN

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