Amy Keating
Social Media Administrator and Admin Assistant
Amy joined IMA in 2023 as our Social Media Administrator and Admin Assistant, leveraging her BA (Hons) Makeup and Hair Design Graduate background. Amy is responsible for managing our Social Media and Marketing platforms, Amy curates engaging content and interacts with our online community.
Additionally, Amy supports administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations at the Academy as well as assisting with the IMA Agency, introducing graduates and students to potential job opportunities. She also contributes to our website’s monthly Blogs, providing insights into Academy events and daily life experiences as well as life in the industry.
We employ leading specialists in TV, film, theatre
Tamsin Barbosa
Vice Principal / Co-founder & director
An acclaimed makeup & hair artist specialising in film, with 35 years’ experience working on some of the biggest British & Hollywood releases in recent years.
Sophia Sestanovich
Make Up & Hair Artist
With over 30 years of experience in the hair and make-up industry, Sophia Sestanovich has built a career at the intersection of creativity, education, and textured hair expertise—spanning high-profile TV productions, international fashion events, and hands-on mentorship.
Jess Heath
Prosthetics and SFX Artist
Jess Heath is a prosthetic artist who has worked in Film and TV since 2007, starting out during her degree in Model Design and Special Effects. Jess began self taught, working mainly as a sfx artist on low budget horror films.
Joceline Andrews
Academic Consultant
A makeup and hair artist specialising in recreating iconic looks for period dramas and Hollywood blockbusters.
