Keynote Speakers
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Howard Berger
Howard Berger worked with Stan Winston on Predator and Aliens and Rick Baker on Harry and the Hendersons. In 1988, Berger and Gregory Nicotero formed their own studio, KNB EFX Group, Inc. in Los Angeles. KNB has worked on Dances With Wolves, Casino, the Kill Bill films, Inglourious Basterds, Army of Darkness and Sin City. Berger’s greatest challenge thus far has been adapting The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. It earned him a BAFTA for Best Makeup and an Academy Award for Achievement in Makeup. He has also worked on the second and third Narnia films and most recently worked on Hitchcock and Oz The Great and Powerful.
Sun. April 7—10 a.m.
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Tami Lane
Oscar winner Tami Lane has more than 13 years of experience in the film and television industries as a make-up and special make-up effects artist. Her credits include The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Chronicles of Narnia trilogy, Superman Returns, Surrogates and many others. Recently she was in New Zealand working as the prosthetics supervisor on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. In 2006, she won the Achievement in Makeup Oscar for her work on The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Sun. April 7—4 p.m.
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Tina Turnbow
As the past spokesperson for Beauty.com and a blogger for The New York Times, Tina Turnbow has spent more than a decade working with the best photographers and designers in the business. She studied at the Art Institute of Chicago before moving into cosmetics at the age of 24. By assisting Pat McGrath, Jeanine Lobell and Lucia Pieroni, Turnbow developed a versatile style. Her interest and passion for the environment and women’s health has led her to support eco-friendly cosmetics and skin care. Her celebrity clients include Claire Danes, Mary Louise Parker, Sheryl Crow and Amanda Peet.
Sat. April 6—4 p.m.
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Featured Speakers
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Matthew Ambrosio
Matthew Ambrosio plays several roles in the beauty industry. As a make-up artist, published writer and beauty editor, his choice and most important client remains the everyday woman. Ambrosio’s experience includes (but is not limited to) runway artistry, corrective make-up, skincare, retail education, international artistry, trade-show seminars, beauty-pro education, high-fashion editorial photo shoots and pageants. He also has his master’s degree in business and believes it is an integral part of his success.
Sat. April 6—10 a.m.
Sun. April 7—2:15 p.m.
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Alex LaMarsh
Whether wielding a make-up brush or producing photo shoots, Alex LaMarsh has conquered every aspect of her craft. She moved from Nebraska to San Francisco to study fashion and costume design and worked as a theater and opera costumer in San Francisco before moving to New York to model. She now lives in Los Angeles and works full time as a make-up and hair artist. She is also a contributor to J'Adore magazine.
Sun. April 7—12:30 p.m.
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Virginia Linzee
After getting her BFA in painting, Virgina Linzee became more interested in make-up because it was a more social way of practicing her skills. Oscar-nominated make-up artist Tina Earnshaw taught Linzee everything she knew before sending her to New York, where she assisted Dick Page, Pep Gay and Sil Bruinsma before starting on her own career. Today she works with runway, fashion, music and celebrity clients, including Madeline Stowe, Heart, Andie MacDowell and Beyonce’s dancers.
Sat. April 6—12:15 p.m.
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Peter Montagna
Peter Montagna’s career spans more than 31 years in television and film. An early break came when he worked with Dick Smith on The Hunger. In 1981, he apprenticed at NBC television: assignments included Today, Late Night with David Letterman and Saturday Night Live, where he met Billy Crystal and went on to do projects including The Princess Bride and When Harry Met Sally. Montagna has won a CableAce and Hollywood Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Award; he’s also an Emmy and Oscar nominee.
Sun. April 7—10 a.m.
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Roshar
Roshar is a New York City-based make-up artist enjoying a bicoastal demand for his work. His fresh approach to feminine beauty focuses on flawless skin, creative details and minimal glamour. Aside from his extensive list of runway work, Roshar's clients include Paul Mitchell, CoverGirl, Make Up For Ever, Zink, Harper Collins Publishing and various international publications. He was profiled in Issue 93 of Make-Up Artist magazine.
Sun. April 7—12:15 p.m.
Sun. April 7—2 p.m.
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Kazuhiro Tsuji
Kazuhiro Tsuji is an Oscar-nominated make-up effects artist whose credits include Looper, Killing Them Softly, Tropic Thunder, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Planet of the Apes, Norbit and Click. He was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2007.
Fri. April 5—6 p.m.
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Peter Anthony Wynn
Founder of the website LetsTalkAboutYourHair.com, Peter Anthony Wynn has a knack for spotting beauty trends and inspiring beauty professionals. A three-time winner of Salon Today’s “200 Fastest-Growing Salons” award and Modern Salon’s Salon of the Year award for his Nouvelle salon and spa brand has led him to consult for Fortune 500 companies, make guest appearances and create LTAYH.com, where he connects people to the products, trends and professionals they love and want.
Sat. April 6—2 p.m.
Sun. April 7—4 p.m.
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Educators
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Darin Barnes
Darin Barnes, founder of Exclusive Artists Management, has been an agent for make-up artists, hairstylists and stylists for more than 14 years. His passion for film led him to the world of hair and make-up, where he first started as an agent at Fred Segal Beauty. After four years there, he founded Exclusive Artists in 2002. Exclusive Artists represents top artists on both coasts and Barnes feels lucky to still love what he does.
Sun. April 7—12:15 p.m.
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Kevin James Bennett
Multiple Emmy Award winner Kevin James Bennett is often described as “a force of nature” and is a favorite information resource among industry insiders. His intense passion for the development and evolution of the cosmetic industry and the craft of professional make-up artistry has resulted in a remarkable career journey that spans almost three decades.
Sat. April 6—11:15 a.m.
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Cory Bishop
Cory Bishop has been working as a make-up artist for more than 12 years. His clients have included Renée Zellweger, Jennie Garth and Kim Kardashian. His work has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, The View and The Rachel Zoe Project; in Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar and Brazilian Vogue; and on the runways for Marchesa, Peter Som and Max Azria. Bishop now serves Stila’s Manager of Pro Artistry Relations.
Sat. April 6—10 a.m.
Sun. April 7—12:30 p.m.
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Karin Caro
Karin Caro, president of BluChip Marketing, is a top-ranking international publicist. The firm promotes clients in a wide range of creative industries. Caro offers advice and full marketing plans that sets clientele apart from the competition. With a passion for promotion, Caro blends personal insight and professional philosophy to design innovative approaches in public relations, social media and marketing for all levels of clientele in the ever-evolving world of web and social media.
Sun. April 7—2:15 p.m.
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Valentina Celada
Valentina Celada, a native of Sweden, studied figure drawing and sculpture in Rome and fine art in New York at venues including The Art Students League of New York, Cooper Union and Parsons. She also studied theatrical make-up, special make-up effects, mask-making and puppetry. She has done television, film (Black Swan), print (Vogue) and theater projects, including Broadway shows. She has worked for the New York City Opera and the Metropolitan Opera. She also collaborates with American Ballet Theatre and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Sat. April 6—9:45 a.m.
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Brett Freedman
Los Angeles-based make-up artist Brett Freedman works with some of the world's most beautiful women. He had deals with Revlon, Neutrogena and Pantene before starting his own line in 2007. He creates, formulates and develops every product himself. Freedman Beauty is a true make-up artist’s line—designed by a make-up artist for make-up artists and available to all. Enjoy pretty!
Sat. April 6—11:15 a.m.
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Sharon Gault
International known for her groundbreaking work with makeup, Sharon Gault has created iconic looks for some of the biggest names is show business and fashion, and in the process, defined emerging trends for two decades in modern pop culture. At the age of 16, Sharon became very interested in photography, and later trained with Vidal Sassoon as a hairstylist. A few laters, Sharon discovered her passion for makeup, and chose to focus her energy in this direction. Already a veteran of the Hollywood fashion scene, it was not until she toured with Madonna on the "Blonde Ambition" tour, and was featured in the candid documentary "Madonna: Truth or Dare" that Sharon became an overnight sensation to the world. To this day, many people know her simply as "Mama Makeup", a nickname given to her by the dancers on the tour.
Sat. April 6—4:00 p.m.
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Kate Giller
Artists by Timothy Priano agent Kate Giller has the critical eye of an artist. Her passions lie in discovering exceptional new talent and working to create an impressive career trajectory. Giller graduated from Parsons with a BBA in Design and Management, allowing her to view the business from multiple angles. She brings a strong aesthetic knowledge and business acumen to every artist and project she takes on.
Sun. April 7—12:15 p.m.
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Valerie Gladstone
Valerie Gladstone is a journeyman hairstylist and former president of IATSE Local 798. Her film credits include For Colored Girls, Black Swan and The Great Debaters. Her Broadway credits include Beauty and the Beast, The Seagull and Thurgood. Last year she was the third on CBS’s Blue Bloods.
Sat. April 6—9:45 a.m.
Sat. April 6—11 a.m.
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Christina Grant
Christina Grant is currently the assistant make-up supervisor for the Broadway production of The Lion King. Her other Broadway credits include Tarzan, Cirque du Soleil’s Wintuk, Shrek: The Musical and La Cage Aux Folles. She has worked for the Metropolitan Opera and also does make-up for Saturday Night Live pre-tapes. Her film credits include Black Swan, Across the Universe and Synecdoche, New York. She received her Master of Fine Arts degree in Wig and Make-up Design from North Carolina School of the Arts.
Sat. April 6—9:45 a.m.
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Angela L. Johnson
Angela L. Johnson started in independent films and television and won a Daytime Emmy for PBS’s Mathnet. She found her calling on Broadway and has department-head credits on Beauty and the Beast, Tarzan and Mary Poppins. Her associate make-up design credits include Shrek the Musical and Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark. Her make-up design credits include the 2001 Broadway revival and German productions of 42nd Street and the national tour of Dr. Dolittle.
Sat. April 6—9:45 a.m.
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Madeline Leonard
Madeline Leonard has been representing make-up artists since 1986. She is the owner/director of Cloutier Remix. “Originally we spent a lot of time face to face with artists and clients,” she says. “Portfolios were the main tool. Today our focus is much wider and more strategic ... how to reach clients in a crowded market, how best to showcase make-up artists' talents and how to facilitate lucrative and rewarding career extensions for already established artists.”
Sun. April 7—12:15 p.m.
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Donyale McRae
Make-up artist and business owner Donyale McRae’s multifaceted career spans 30 years. His television work has included the 74th and 79th annual Academy Awards, Project Runway, Project Accessory, The Dave Chapelle Show, the Grammy Legends telecast and the 38th annual Grammy Awards, Boardwalk Empire, Royal Pains and Doctor Who. He has done commercials for Lexus, Microsoft, Fred Leighton, Armani, Dior, Southern Comfort, John Hancock, Citibank and others. His film work includes The Fog of War, Noah, The Wolf of Wall Street and Winter’s Tale.
Sat. April 6—11 a.m.
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Christine Nguyen, aka Xteeener
Christine Nguyen, also known as Xteeener, is a self-taught freelance make-up artist and beauty guru from Atlanta, Georgia. She has been sharing her inspiring tips and trends on YouTube since the fall of 2007, attracting several beauty enthusiasts from all around the world. YouTube and the beauty blogosphere inspired her to start freelancing for weddings and various shoots.
Sat. April 6—1 p.m.
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Kellie O'Bosky-Haas
Kellie O’Bosky-Haas has been with Jed Root for nearly two decades, building and managing the careers of make-up artists and hairstylists through editorial work, advertising, fashion, celebrity clients, brand contracts, film and video. She received a BFA in painting from the Rhode Island School of Design, and believes that background helps her understand the artists whose careers she manages.
Sun. April 7—12:15 p.m.
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Eve Pearl
Eve Pearl is an Emmy Award-winning celebrity make-up artist and 18-year industry veteran. She is the author of Plastic Surgery Without the Surgery: The Miracle of Makeup Techniques. She owns the Eve Pearl Cosmetics and Makeup Experience Studio and Boutique in New York City. An innovator of the Salmon Concealer, Pearl has been an on-air contributor and make-up artist to Meredith Vieira on Today and a key make-up artist and guest on The View. Pearl’s work has been featured in Saturday Night Live, Good Morning America, InStyle, Vanity Fair and more.
Sat. April 6—11 a.m.
Sat. April 6—4 p.m.
Sun. April 7—11:15 a.m.
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Anthony Pepe
Anthony Pepe, raised in Astoria, Queens, has worked in the film industry for the past 17 years. Owner of PepeFX, he has created numerous characters and illusions for more than 100 projects, including The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Woman, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Red Hook Summer and recently, The Amazing Spider-Man. He was also a contestant on Season One of Syfy's hit show Face Off.
Sat. April 6—11 a.m.
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Thelma Laretta Pollard
Thelma Laretta Pollard is the production make-up supervisor for The Phantom of the Opera Broadway company. She holds two cosmetology licenses and is a certified Clinical Make-up Artist. She has several commercial, television and film credits to her name, including Revolutionary Road and I Am Legend. She is a member of Local 798 and was part of the first all-black female hair design team to compete in the Hair Olympics in Paris, France. She has made appearances on Good Morning America, Fox News and New York 1.
Sat. April 6—9:45 a.m.
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Nicky Posley
Nicky Posley has more than 10 years of make-up artistry experience. Posley’s work has been featured in Elle, Today’s Bride and The San Francisco Chronicle and on the runway for designers such as Max Azria, Adrienne Vittadini and Imitation of Christ. His television credits include The Gayle King Show and Say Yes to the Dress. He has done numerous music videos.
Sat. April 6—2:15 p.m.
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Jason Reese
Jason Reese is a technician on the marketing team at Smooth-On, Inc., a leading manufacturer of liquid rubber and liquid plastic compounds. He has first-hand knowledge about the wide variety of synthetic media available today. He has extensive experience in the fields of prop-making and special effects and in many applications, including theater, film, make-up effects and themed environments. Reese has represented Smooth-On’s products internationally and has been instrumental in the development of new products for effects make-up applications.
Sun. April 7—2:15 p.m.
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Vincent Schicchi
Vincent Schicchi has been working in theater, television and film on the East Coast for more than 25 years. In theater, he supervised Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast and The Woman in White, as well as acting as the personal make-up artist for Kevin Kline and Jennifer Garner during the limited run of Cyrano de Bergerac. His film and television credits include The Amazing Spider-Man, Men in Black 3, Dogma, The Strangers, The Smurfs and Showtime’s Nurse Jackie. He created the make-up effects for the upcoming film The Heat and is currently working on The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
Sat. April 6—9:45 a.m.
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Leigh Sikorski
Leigh Sikorski is passionate about accelerating the careers of exceptionally talented creative artists. After more than 10 years working with top photographers in high fashion and advertising, she took over the director position of Kate Ryan Inc.’s Hair, Make-up, and Styling divisions. Currently leading the careers of more than 20 artists, Sikorski’s group serves a great mix of fashion and commercial clients. In addition to the talent, she enjoys the benefits of being affiliated with the Kate Ryan Inc. Photography division, which reps some of the top beauty and lifestyle photographers in the business.
Sun. April 7—12:15 p.m.
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Courtney Tichman
Courtney Tichman is the global brand manager and lead make-up artist for Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics. She has been cultivating her craft for more than 16 years. With more than 10 years of fashion show experience, she has traveled all over the world supporting some of the world’s most influential designers.
Sat. April 6—2:15 p.m.
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Vargas
Vargas, a world-renowned body painter, is one of the most acclaimed body artists in the industry. His credits include three movies, more than 30 calendar productions, more than 40 magazine covers and countless presentations. He has a signature line of Royal & Langnickel brushes. His work has been displayed in the White House Rotunda and in a museum in Trenton, N.J. Vargas is also a photographer with one of the largest studios in West New York, N.J. An art professor for more than seven years, he shares his skills worldwide.
Sun. April 7—11:15 a.m.
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Bobbie Weiner, aka Bloody Mary
Bobbie Weiner is a make-up effects industry veteran and author. Her work appears in films including Titanic, Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings, Behind Enemy Lines, Shooter and Dear John and in the Broadway shows Wicked and Mamma Mia! She introduced her line of Halloween and effects make-up, Bloody Mary, more than 14 years ago, and she teaches her “Makeup to Die For” workshops throughout the United States. In 2005, Weiner’s The Tales of Bloody Mary comic book hit the shelves; her book, I Can Do This, came out in 2011. Weiner supplies the United States Department of Defense with camouflage face paint for soldiers and has developed a line of cosmetics, Bloody Mary’s The Final Touch, which is sold to funeral homes worldwide.
Sat. April 6—1 p.m.
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Koren Zander, aka EnKore Makeup
Koren Zander, known to most beauty enthusiasts as EnKore Makeup, has 24 years’ experience as a professional make-up artist. He has taught for IMATS and other shows and worked on theatrical productions, runway shows, commercials, bridal, print and pageants. His YouTube channel, Facebook and Twitter pages contain how-to videos, product reviews and make-up organizing ideas. He invented the Cufflette mixing palette and designed the app Face Chart Pro.
Sat. April 6—1 p.m.
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