Hair & Makeup Workshop

NEXT WORKSHOP DATES Feb 24-25, 2024

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  • WORKSHOP DATE: Saturday February 24, 9-5p Sunday February 25, 9-3p
  • Location: Chisholm, MN.
  • COST: $50
  • Scholarships Available
  • SPACE IS LIMITED

IN THIS 2-DAY DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC WORKSHOP:

This two-part event will include a hands-on hairstyling and a makeup workshop led by April Hinrichs. This will be a begginers-level workshop designed to provide a comprehensive look and reinforce the basic skills required to work at a professional level. Learn the roles and responsibilities within the HMU Departments, how to interact and communicate with talent, the director, on-set, and within the department. tv and film? This two-day workshop will review the practical skills you need to work in the industry

Saturday, February 24

9am – 5 pm, Makeup & Hair Styling for Television

Sunday, February 2

9am-3pm, Special Effects Makeup

DAY ONE – Makeup & Hair Styling for Television

  • Practical skills and techniques needed for HD and 4K cameras.
  • How to get into broadcast television, episodic tv, and film.
  • What is the I.A.T.S.E entertainment union? Union requirements and preparation.
  • How to achieve a camera-ready full HD makeup look in 15 mins.
  • Male Grooming- HD makeup for men.
  • Facial hair grooming.
  • Kit breakdown and product knowledge
  • TV/FILM hair vs. Traditional salon hair styling – What’s the difference?
  • What hairstyles the camera loves and doesn’t love.
  • Blow-out dry and wet styling for TV.
  • How to achieve a polished camera-ready hairstyle in 15 mins.
  • Building the look with pre-drying techniques.
  • Round brushing techniques for different textures and styles.
  • Smoothing hair without deflating the volume.
  • Thermal Hot tool styling.

DAY TWO – Special Effects Makeup

  • Introductory to SPFX Makeup
  • Airbrush Techniques
  • Injuries (cuts and bruises)
  • Injuries (3D Burns)

INSTRUCTORS

This workshop will be led by Industry Professional and I.A.T.S.E Vice President, April Hinrichs in association with LOST FORTY STUDIOS

COST $50 – please email exec@uppermidwestfilmtv.org for scholarship information.

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED In order to be sure you receive as much individual, hands-on instruction, we are keeping this class small.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – ATTENDEES MUST:

Be over 18 years old at the time of the event (accommodations can be made with parental or legal guardian approval).

Be able to lift over 25 lbs.

Follow verbal directions.

Maintain a positive attitude.

Thrive in a highly social environment.

Actively participate for the duration of the event.

This program is a presentation of UMFO in partnership with Minnesota North and the IRRRB

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This program is a presentation of UMFO in partnership with Minnesota North, the IRRRB, and the Blandin Foundation.

2 Day PA Workshop

NEXT WORKSHOP DATES MARCH 9-10, 2024

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  • WORKSHOP DATE: Saturday March 9, 9-5:30 PM Sunday March 10, 9-5:30 PM
  • Location: Chisholm, MN.
  • COST: $50
  • Scholarships Available
  • SPACE IS LIMITED

IN THIS 2-DAY DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC WORKSHOP:

This introductory workshop offers practical hands-on training to prepare you for a career as a production assistant on a film or television set. Explore responsibilities, other positions and hierarchy, walkie-talkie and set etiquette and lingo, call sheet and sides creation, production paperwork, and more!

Trainees will be able to provide clerical and administrative duties to production departments such as understanding call sheets, organizing travel to locations, handling gear, making copies of scripts, maintaining schedules, and assisting and coordinating with all key departments on set.

Lead by seasoned industry professionals, we will cover:

  • Hands-on training with walkie talkies and surveillance mics.
  • All Production Paperwork.
  • Production Terminology.
  • Gear and Supplies.
  • How to pack and unload a production truck properly.
  • Set Protocol, i.e. “do’s and don’ts”.
  • Other crew departments function and interaction.
  • Office P.A. (including sides and revisions).
  • Staff P.A. Responsibilities.
  • Film and TV versus Commercials/Videos/Indies.
  • How to anticipate production needs.
  • Lock-ups, Shout outs, Daily & Wrap duties.
  • Where to find production jobs and navigating a career path.

Hosted at Lost Forty Studios, the schedule is as follows:

SATURDAY, 3/9: 9AM – 5:30PM

SUNDAY, 3/10: 9AM – 5:30PM

If you need information on hotels and Airbnbs, please feel free to message us and we can point you in the right direction.

See you on set!

This program is a presentation of UMFO in partnership with Minnesota North, the Blandin Foundation and the IRRRB

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PAST WORKSHOPS:

  • 3-Day on Set Production Workshop 6/21, 10/21, 4/22, 10/22, 2/23, 5/23, 9/23, 1/24
  • Working in the Art Department 6/23
  • 2-Day Set Decorating Workshop 8/23
  • 2 Day Hands-on Grip 11/23
  • 2-Day Hands-on Sound 12/23
  • How to Network in the Arts & Entertainment Industry 9/21, 9/22
  • Festival How To: A virtual panel 8/11
  • Management & Scouting, the Business of Locations 6/21
  • Introduction to PA: Virtual 5/21
  • Set Etiquette: Hair/Makeup & Costume 4/21
  • Introduction to G&E Hibbing 4/21
  • Introduction to Camera: Duluth, 2/21
  • Introduction to Production Sound: Duluth, 2/21
  • Introduction to G&E: Duluth, 2/21
  • Introduction to PA: VIRTUAL, 2/21
  • Crew Introduction & Overview: VIRTUAL 2/21