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Start Your Makeup Career in Hollywood
Since 1993, Cinema Makeup School has trained artists who've gone on to work on some of the biggest productions in film and television. Your story starts here.
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Our Community's Credits Include
The Walking Dead
Stranger Things
Avengers: Infinity War
The Mandalorian
Jurassic Park
Lord of the Rings
Blade Runner 2049
Westworld
True Blood
La La Land
Terminator 2
Halloween Ends
Predator
Ocean's 8
I Am Legend
Indiana Jones
Face Off (Syfy)
Pam & Tommy
The Walking Dead
Stranger Things
Avengers: Infinity War
The Mandalorian
Jurassic Park
Lord of the Rings
Blade Runner 2049
Westworld
True Blood
La La Land
Terminator 2
Halloween Ends
Predator
Ocean's 8
I Am Legend
Indiana Jones
Face Off (Syfy)
Pam & Tommy
Programs
Find Your Track
Complete Track
The full CMS experience — beauty, FX, prosthetics, character, digital, and advanced techniques combined into one comprehensive diploma.
FX Track
Focused training in prosthetic makeup, special effects, creature sculpting, and digital FX design for film and television.
Master Makeup
Beauty, character, and prosthetic makeup — the essential skills every working makeup artist needs to succeed in the industry.
High Fashion
Beauty makeup, airbrush techniques, and photographic hairstyling for fashion, editorial, and runway work.
Creature Concept
Maquette sculpting, ZBrush digital creature creation, and the art of bringing fantastical characters to life.
Individual Classes
Take specific courses to build or sharpen skills in the exact areas you need — on your own schedule.
Where Our Community Works
From Classroom to Set
The Walking Dead
2x Emmy-Winning Prosthetic Makeup
Stranger Things
Key Creature Sculptor
Avengers: Infinity War
Creature Build Supervisor
The Mandalorian
Creature Effects
Blade Runner 2049
Makeup Effects
Jurassic Park III
Special Effects Makeup
Lord of the Rings
Prosthetic & Creature Effects
Westworld
Makeup Effects Supervisor
Student Voices
Hear From Our Graduates
I took the complete track which included all of the classes they offer, and I am coming away with a ton of knowledge and network. The class sizes are pretty small so the teachers are able to help students individually.
Complete Track Graduate — Tennessee
I made the choice to change my life around. I was working in healthcare and using makeup as a coping mechanism. I realized I was much happier creating — so I applied to CMS, quit my job, and moved to LA. Best choice I've ever made.
Career Changer
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. Thank you to everyone who has supported me and who I have met.
Recent Graduate
I graduated from my dream 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 was incredible.
Complete Track Graduate
Why Cinema Makeup School
Built for Working Artists
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Industry Instructors
Learn from Emmy and Oscar-winning artists who work on major film and TV productions.
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Small Class Sizes
Personalized attention with hands-on practice — maximum time in the chair learning by doing.
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Heart of Los Angeles
Located in the historic Wiltern building, minutes from Hollywood studios and industry events.
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International Welcome
CMS supports M-1 student visas with full I-20 assistance for international students.
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Award-Winning Community
Alumni and faculty include Face Off contestants, Emmy winners, and artists on major productions.
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Career-Ready Training
From beauty to SFX, every program is designed to make you job-ready on day one after graduation.