Who We Are
The Iver Makeup Academy based in the heart of Pinewood Studios is the only independent Further Education training school for makeup, hair and SFX artists. Our Advanced Course is industry recognised and accredited by ScreenSkills Select. This is the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen-based industries, and carries the ScreenSkills quality mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
Industry Recognised Makeup School
The Iver Makeup Academy is the leading independent makeup and hair academy for industry-based courses in film, TV, theatre & fashion. Our aim is simple; to give our students access to the newest techniques and skills required to carve a professional career in their chosen field.
With close to 2000 square feet of studio space solely for the use of IMA makeup and hair students, we offer one of the highest spec training centres in the country.
The academy, based at Pinewood Studios, is within easy reach of Central London. Based at Pinewood Studios just 20 miles from Soho and 8 miles from Heathrow, and within easy reach of London and its surrounding boroughs connected by Pinewood Studios complementary shuttle bus. This service runs from Uxbridge ( Piccadilly line and Metropolitan line ) , West Ruislip ( Central Line ) , Slough ( Elizabeth Line, Great Western Main Line , Windsor branch line ) and Gerrards Cross ( Chiltern Main Line ) . Students can enjoy easy access to Pinewood Studios, whether they are travelling there by car, train or bus.
Nominations held by our tutors:
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OSCAR
6
BAFTAs
2
Primetime EMMY Awards
3
Makeup Artist/Hairstylist Guild Awards
3
OFTA Awards
STAFF
Meet our expert tutors
Liz Tagg
Principal
A BAFTA and EMMY nominated makeup & hair artist with over 30 years’ experience working in the film & television industry.
Joceline Andrews
Academic Consultant
A makeup and hair artist specialising in recreating iconic looks for period dramas and Hollywood blockbusters.
Tamsin Barbosa
Vice Principal
An acclaimed makeup & hair artist specialising in film, with 35 years’ experience working on some of the biggest British & Hollywood releases in recent years.
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Spaces available for January 2025
