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Let’s make some fantasy come true at Cinema Makeup School!

Welcome to our SFX Makeup Course - a transformative learning experience where you’ll unlock the secrets to creating breathtaking fantasy makeup looks for movies and TV!

Whether you’re an aspiring special effects artist or simply passionate about bringing imaginative characters to life, this course will equip you with the skills and techniques to craft stunning and otherworldly designs.

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Types of Fantasy Makeup Looks You Will Learn

Fantasy Butterfly Makeup: Vibrant colors and delicate designs to create dazzling butterfly-inspired looks.
Fantasy Mermaid Makeup: Glowing aquatic effects, shimmering scales, and underwater airbrush finishes.
Fantasy Fairy Makeup: Sparkling accents and radiant features to bring ethereal beings to life.
Fantasy Deer Makeup: Soft features, natural hues, antlers and detailed contouring.
Fantasy Dragon Makeup: Scaled textures, prosthetics, and fiery color palettes for mythical transformations.
Fantasy Goddess Makeup: Radiant, regal makeup using golden tones and highlighters.
Fantasy Halloween Makeup: Ghosts, ghouls, and glamorous horror — perfect for the spooky season.

Why Trust Cinema Makeup School?

Learn from Industry Experts: Our instructors work in film, television, and theater.
Hands-on Experience: Use industry tools and build real-world skills.
Unleash Your Creativity: Develop one-of-a-kind fantasy makeup designs.
Supportive Community: Collaborate with artists passionate about fantasy and SFX makeup.
Career Preparation: Get job-ready for film, theater, cosplay, and more.

Let your imagination run wild! Enroll today to start creating unforgettable fantasy looks that will leave everyone in awe.

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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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Thank you

“Thank you Cinema Makeup School for everything!”

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!”

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

“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...

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.”

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.”

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...

“…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...

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...

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...

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

Who Can Join?

Aspiring makeup artists wanting to specialize in fantasy styles.
Professionals in film, theater, or photography expanding their craft.
Cosplayers and SFX fans who love artistic transformation.

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