Interview for Trainee for BGFX

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Trainee for BGFX Company

Applying for the position for a trainee at the BGFX Company.

Who am i

My name is Caitlin RossFinal year student currently studying makeup for media and performance. specialising in hair, makeup, and special effects for Film and Television. My interests include, Horse riding,Theatre, Photography, and Travel. Ambition, dedication, and my energetic work ethic enable me to become a trainee as a makeup artist for the Film and Television industry. I am comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and maintaining a friendly composure, whilst producing a high-quality makeup transformation

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Work Experience

Key Skills

• Critical and creative thinking
• Problem solver
• Flexability
• Emotional intelligence
• Initiation
• Attention to detail.
• Creativity
• Communications
• interpersonal skills
• Strategic planning and project management
• Originality
• Ability to work under pressure
• Artistic skills
• Excellent eye for colur and style
• strong Visual skills
• Able to coordinate elements into coherent design
• Teamwork

CO-Makeup Designer for ‘Stargazer’ Short Makeup assistant- ‘OH Little Spark’ Short CO- Makeup designer for 3BM (Three blind Mice) TV series Cancelled. Makeup designer and set makeup artist Blind Fishing Short Set Makeup artist- Fated Short Set Makeup artist Slither Short Set makeup artist- Jellicle Ball Cats Spirit young performers company. Makeup designer/set makeup artist- birthday mourning Bridial Makeup application for client Designer/ Set makeup artist Dreams in the witches House Head makeup artist supervisor Performing arts society Half a sixpence Cats the musical - WOW performers 2019 (Won best makeup in Essex Peforming Arts

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Makeup Showreel 2021

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Application for Job

What i can bring to the job Role

I would like to apply as a trainee position at BGFX Company

• Patience E.g Sliver / Oh Little Spark
• Passionate in being able to work on bringing the design to life
• Willing to learn E.g Improving skills and Refining my skills
• Determination, willingness to set aside my time and comfort to bring the best outcome to every project.
• Loyal and dedicated to my peers and the project's success.

Why i am suitable for the job

While I have limited knowledge within the industry, my experience with outside collaborations both inside and out of university has allowed me to pick up the skills of Project management and Strategic planning in order to make sure I deliver every project outcome with the best of my ability. My passion for expanding my range and ability in cutting-edge makeup and effects is what pushes me to becoming a better artist everyday. From outside collaborations, I had the privilege of meeting unique individuals which have enabled me to gain experience in working effectively under pressure, and assess emotional intelligence when reading the room. These skills were refined due to my previous experience being a Play worker for vulnerable and disabled children. This prepared me to have both patience and discipline when situations get complicated in order to arrive at a solution for everyone. For example Oh little Spark, Sandpolo My experiences with grad films have allowed me to effectively communicate with directors and allow their vision to be brought to life through me. My hard work and ambition drives me to do my job to the best of my ability.

History of BGFX

• The company was founded by Barrie and Sarah Gower in 2010, and it is based in SouthEast London. A team comprised of a husband and wife, they offer and impressive range prosthetic makeup and makeup design for Film and Television at high standard. Their services offer photo-realistic character concept designs for the film or television industry. Displaying this range of skill establishes BGFX as one of the most sought after Effects companies to date. Among other accolades, the company has won Best Specialist Makeup Effects for TV for the series Chernobyl 2020 and were also nominated for a Bafta film award for best makeup and hairstyling for Rocketman 2020.
• Barrie Gower the creator director career began in 1996 after graduating from London college of fashion with a HND in specialist make-up. From graduating he started his career at the BBC visual effects department working on shows including silent witness. A year later he was employed for his first major feature film Steven Spielberg’s 'Saving Private Ryan’ From then onwards Barrie has contributed to the award winning prosthetics for wolf man (2011 and the iron Lady 2012. Winning three primetime Emmy awards and Makeup and hairstylist Guild award for his work on HBOS’ Game Of Thrones.
• Sarah Gower Co Director graduated in 2000 with a BA (Hons) in creative visualisation from Teesside University After graduation Sarah started her career in the visual effects department of Jim Hensons creature shop. Her career progressed further working with Framestore as a VFX coordinator for Disney/ Bruckheimer on the film Prince of Persia. Recently becoming the VFX Producer at Cinesite for projects such as Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit and X Men first class. Sarah is the coordinator for all projects at BGFX. Won a Primetime Emmy award and a Makeup and Hair stylist ware for her work on HBO’S Game Of Thrones.

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Tester makeup for film Stargazer

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Final outcome of a documentary poster of the effects of human activity on the ocean Nymph Thinking outside the boxRealism of how nature survives