Every year, VFS invites excellent speakers from all disciplines in the entertainment arts to speak to students about the issues that matter to them most: the tricks of the trade, insider secrets, and professional advice that sets our graduates apart from the pack when it's time to start a career. Guest speakers for Makeup Design for Film & Television offer students the chance to hear the latest word from the industry, ask questions, and learn from the success of celebrities, experts, and artists in the field.

Emmy-Winning Makeup Visionary Visits VFS

Todd Masters (True Blood, Six Feet Under) visited with current students in the Makeup Design program for a special talk on how to be successful in the entertainment industry.

Oscar-Winning Pan's Labyrinth Cinematographer Visits VFS

VFS recently hosted Cinematographer Guillermo Navarro and Camera Operator David Crone for a talk with students.

Emmy Award-Winning Makeup Artist Visits VFS

5-time Emmy Award-winning Makeup Artist Eve Pearl stopped by VFS for a demonstration recently.

Halle Berry's Makeup Artist Visits VFS

Halle Berry's X-Men Makeup Artist, Norma Hill-Patton, drops in to check out Makeup Design students' portfolios.

The Man Behind the Faces

Veteran Hollywood makeup artist Leonard Engelman spends an evening at VFS, courtesy of the Makeup Design for Film & Television program.

Ford's Makeup Artist Drops In On VFS

Michael Laudati, the makeup artist behind dozens of high-profile films, sits with Makeup Design students to discuss his career and answer questions.

VFS Presents Howard Berger

Oscar-winning makeup and special effects artist Howard Berger (The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe) stops in for a special presentation.

Makeup Effects Wizards Visit VFS

Makeup and special effects artists Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff Jr. (Terminator, among many other credits) share some of their knowledge with Makeup Design students.