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Film & TV Makeup Training · Pinewood Studios
Film & TV Makeup Course at The Iver Makeup Academy
The Iver Makeup Academy’s Film & TV Makeup Course is an industry-focused programme preparing you to work as a professional makeup artist in film and television. Based at Pinewood Studios — one of the world’s most iconic film lots — you will train alongside working industry professionals.
- Taught by BAFTA and Emmy-nominated makeup artists
- Gain hands-on experience at Pinewood Studios
- Graduates working at Netflix, BBC, Disney and Warner Bros
- ScreenSkills Select accredited
Spaces for September 2026, January 2027 and April 2027 are available now.
Why Choose a Film & TV Makeup Course?
A career in film and TV makeup is unlike any other creative profession. From feature films and streaming dramas to live television and documentary productions, makeup artists are essential to bringing stories to life on screen. Film and TV makeup requires a distinct set of skills that go beyond beauty — including continuity, script breakdown, on-set communication, character transformation, and the ability to work at pace under real production pressures.
This collaboration offers a clear career pathway because:
- Our tutors are commercially working artists fresh from film and TV sets
- Our graduates have secured credits on major film and TV productions
- ScreenSkills Select recognition gives your qualification industry standing
- Pinewood Studios location gives you unparalleled access to the film industry
There is no better place to start your film and TV makeup career than here.
What is the Film & TV Makeup Course?
The Film & TV Makeup Course at Iver Makeup Academy is delivered from Pinewood Studios and draws on decades of combined expertise from tutors whose credits span Hollywood blockbusters to major streaming productions.
Across the programme you will cover:
- On-set practices, continuity and script breakdown
- Character and period makeup for screen
- Hair artistry for film and television
- Special effects, prosthetics and injury simulation
- Industry etiquette, call sheets and set hierarchy
Alongside the practical programme, students develop:
- Script interpretation and character planning
- Professional portfolio and showreel
- Industry contacts through Pinewood Studios access
- Pathway to the Iver Academy Agency for real placements
A Clear Career Pathway into Film & TV
At The Iver Makeup Academy, students build the core skills required to enter the industry.
Film and TV practical focus
- Film makeup artistry
- Hair and makeup artistry for TV, Film and Theatre
- Continuity for screen
Beyond the practical, students also develop:
- Department teamwork
- Script breakdown
- Set etiquette
- Professional industry networks
Learn in a Real Film Production Environment
The Iver Academy’s unique location at Pinewood Studios means students learn in real film production conditions, with access to work experience alongside directors, producers, art departments, costume designers and performers.
This gives students hands-on experience in:
- Continuity
- Scene-by-scene planning
- Practical set skills
You will leave ready to work with professional crews with a clear understanding of what is expected of a film and TV makeup artist on set.
Develop On-Set Skills & Professional Readiness
Entry into the industry requires more than technical ability. The course prepares you for entry-level roles in professional productions, including:
- Working effectively within a makeup and hair department
- Assisting makeup and hair artists on set
- Understanding set etiquette and professional communication
- Building the skills needed to progress from trainee to artist level
These are the exact entry-level roles studios and producers look for:
- Trainee Makeup and Hair Artist
- Crowd Artist
- Junior Makeup and Hair Artist
- Makeup and Hair Artist
- SFX Artist
- Prosthetic Artist
- Supervisor
- Designer
- Daily Artist
Led by Industry Experts
Liz Tagg — Principal & CEO
BAFTA and Emmy-nominated makeup and hair artist with over 40 years’ experience in film and television.
Tamsin Barbosa — Vice Principal & Co-founder
Acclaimed makeup and hair artist with 35 years’ experience on major British and Hollywood productions.
Renata Gilbert — Academic Consultant
Specialist in recreating iconic looks for period dramas and Hollywood blockbusters.
Who is the Film & TV Makeup Course For?
This course is designed for:
- Passionate creatives with an interest in film
- People who want to work behind the camera in makeup and hair
- School leavers looking for a vocational pathway into the creative industries
- Adults considering a career change into film and TV
This will suit you if:
- You want full-time training at Pinewood Studios
- You are committed to developing a professional portfolio and showreel
- You want access to a professional graduate network on completion
Entry Requirements & Application Process
To apply for the Film & TV Makeup Course, candidates must demonstrate:
- A strong passion for makeup and film
- Practical interest in working in film or television
- A reliable and professional character
There are no formal academic requirements. Candidates must submit a portfolio as part of their application. Those who do not currently meet requirements may be considered following a meeting or interview. We recommend attending an Open Day before applying.
Why Start at The Iver Makeup Academy?
The Iver Makeup Academy is the standout choice for aspiring film and TV makeup artists in the UK:
- Industry-working tutors with active film and TV credits
- ScreenSkills Select accreditation — recognised by the UK film and TV industry
- Pinewood Studios location with real on-set exposure
- The only independent makeup school whose students have won multiple BAFTA Scholarships
All of our graduates secure employment in the industry following their training with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start Your Journey into
Film & TV Makeup Today
If your goal is to build a career in film and television, your journey starts here. The Iver Makeup Academy prepares you with the skills, knowledge and industry connections required to succeed at the highest level.
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I was allowed to reconnect with making a career in something I was/am passionate about. Anyone attending a course here will experience something wonderful.
Thank you to all the talented tutors and support team for changing my life – for the better.
Aftercare at the Iver Academy is great with regular updates about job opportunities and experience to help you get your foot in the door, and they continue to support you further into the future after graduating. All the Tutors and Staff are so supportive and genuinely want to see all their students succeed once leaving the school.
Anyone wanting to begin their development in the Make-Up industry would highly benefit from studying at the Iver Academy!
The teachers are amazing and offer the most relevant and up to date knowledge and education as they are all passionate about the industry and working in film,TV,Theatre,Fashion and anything inbetween.
The benefit of being in Pinewood Studios is that there is so much going on around you,if there would be an opportunity for work experience,it may be here.......
Aftercare with The Iver Makeup Academy is great and you get regular updates about work experience and opportunities.There are also many opportunities to meet amazing tutors and make connections for future work experience.
I have had a positive experience and would do The Advanced Certificate in Hair and Makeup Artistry all over again if I could.
I recommend coming here if you want the absolutely,very best education and opportunities thereafter.
The tutors that teach at the academy are absolutely world class and they are actively working hair and make-up artists in the industry. Their patience with all students is amazing, with regular feedback being given on progress throughout the modules they really encourage the best for all students.
Following completion of the course all students are put on the academy's agency where I have received several jobs from this agency already and has added to my contacts and my portfolio as a professional.
If you are serious about working as a hair and make-up artist in the TV, Film, Theatre and Fashion industry this is definitely the place to be trained. I really cannot thank The Iver Make-up Academy enough for all they have done for me and I definitely recommend them to all future make-up and hair artists!
After graduation you are added to the Academy's Agency where you regularly receive job opportunities. This was an excellent way to build my portfolio as well as get my foot in the industry. It is apparent that all tutors and staff genuinely want all their students to be successful and will always be there for help and advice to both current student as well as alumni.
The Iver Make-Up Academy has given me the skills, support and confidence to work within the Film and Television industry and I could not recommend them more!
The Iver Makeup Academy, based at Pinewood Studios, provides specialist training in Makeup, Hair and Special Effects for TV, Film, Theatre, and Fashion . Our Advanced Course is industry-recognised and accredited by ScreenSkills Select. We are proud to partner with the National Film and Television School and be part of the BAFTA Scholarship Programme.
