Episodes

  • Handling The Undead. An Interview with Morten Jacobsen
    Aug 30 2024

    Prosthetic designer, Morten Jacobsen tells us about his process for creating the compelling zombies for Handling The Undead. Hear his stories and see Morten's photos and video of the techniques he used. Discover how they made this award winning film.

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    37 mins
  • Shogun: BTS with the Makeup artist and Hairstyling Team
    Aug 16 2024

    Makeup artist, Rebecca Lee and Hairstylist, Sanna Seppanen take us behind the scenes of the hit show, Shogun.

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    34 mins
  • Oscar Winner, Jeff Dawn
    Jul 2 2022

    Department headed make-up departments on over 40 films (Terminator, True Lies, The Scorpion King) plus over 300 episodes in television (Lost, Hawaii Five-0). Worked with Dwayne Johnson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Gail Kennedy: Under The Banner of Heaven
    Jun 20 2022

    Talking beards with Gail Kennedy, Dept Head Makeup Artist for Under the Banner of Heaven.

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    34 mins
  • Outlander Makeup and Hair Designer, Ann McEwan
    Mar 4 2022

    This episode is with Ann McEwan. She is a veteran make-up artist that is based in Scotland and is currently the makeup and hair designer for the hit series, Outlander. Ann has also contributed to successful franchises such as, Clash of the Titans and Game of Thrones. We caught up with her in Glasgow Scotland to discuss pregnancy bellies, prop babies, vintage wig dryers and her extensive career. Enjoy!

    CHAPTERS

    00:15 - BBC

    4:45 - Starting in Television

    10:25 - Outlander

    14:00 - Facial Hair

    15:10 - Aging

    18:35 - Sam's back scars

    20:40 - Locations

    22:25 - Native Americans

    24:00 - Pregnancy bellies and babies

    25:45 - Other projects

    27:38 - Vaccination scars

    28:25 - Wigs

    32:00 - Most difficult challenges

    41:20 - Trainees

    45:25 - Mistakes new people make

    47:50 - COVID

    51:50 - Time commitment of TV

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    55 mins
  • Kevin Yagher: Bill & Ted Face The Music BTS
    Oct 16 2020

    Interview with make-up artist, Kevin Yagher about his work on Bill & Ted Face The Music plus The Hidden, Nightmare on Elm Street, Chucky and more.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 50 Years in Film, Miracles and the Evolution of the Oscar with Leonard Engelman
    Jan 25 2020

    This episode is with Leonard Engelman. He has been a leader in our industry for over 50 years. Leonard has been a governer of the Academy of Motion Pictures and was the first makeup artist to serve as an Academy vice president. He has been a personal makeup artist to Cher, Meg Ryan, Val Kilmer and Sylvester Stallone. On many films Leonard has been the department head and is highly skilled in everything from beauty to prosthetics. You should check out his IMDB because because his credits are too many to mention. On a personal note, Leonard has been a mentor to me my entire career. I never stop learning from him. I'm delighted and honored to have him on our podcast. Enjoy!

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    52 mins
  • Sculptor Randy Bowen
    Dec 28 2019

    A candid conversation with sculptor extraordinaire, Randy Bowen. He began as a garage kit creator and in his 20's was director of Product Development at Dark Horse comics. Randy went on to create his own company, Bowen Designs that has produced over 500 statues and busts of licensed Marvel characters.

    His sculpture of Superman was regularly seen on Seinfeld. He has collaborated with such luminaries as Frank Frazetta, Frank Miller and Ray Harryhausen.

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    1 hr and 3 mins