Best Irish SFX Makeup Artist Category 2015
THEME - Legends of Horror SFX Makeup 2015
PRIZE - First place in this category - Winner receives - Ill Willed SFX Workshop : Gore & SFX Gags - Dublin - December 15th -17th
10am - 3pm
Aftershow and presentations - 5pm-7pm
Artists will need to provide photos of their creation process and their moulds. They will also need to provide a short bio about their inspiration/motivation for their character design that will be read to the Judges and also used at the end for the winners announcement show 5pm-7pm
The Artist will have 45 minutes setting up time ahead of the competition start time and all artists are expected to be prepared and provide all their own equipment. The Artist must provide their own floor/wall coverings to protect the location surroundings.
Artists will need to source their own Model for the competition, however there will be several available Models on our website please check availabilty.
Please register your model prior to competition day and fill out forms available online before Friday 18th. Thank you.
Please note - Face and neck area are the areas the judges will focus on. The makeup artist is free to create as much of a character as they wish, but please note they will only be judged on the face and neck.
This year we are celebrating the "Legends Of Horror" where the artist will be asked to modernise some of these classic characters. Some of these looks include:
Vampire
Werewolves
Zombies
The Mummy
Frankenstein's Monster
Witch
Alien
Clown
Artist's Model
All Artists are to provide their Models with suitable underwear (must have straps) / nipple covers etc. prior to competition start time. They must be fitted away from the public areas it is the responsibility of the Artist to ensure this. There will be divided and designated areas for male/female models to be able to change and get prepared before the start competition.
Irish Face and Body Painting will provide all entrants with a model release form (this is available now online) but it is the Artist's responsibility to ensure this is signed and returned to the Organisers before Friday 18th.
Any violation of the competition rules may result in point deduction or disqualification at the discretion of the judges.
It is not essential but it may be a nice touch to get your Model a token of appreciation for their willingness and patience for their time during the competition as all Models participate on a voluntary basis.
Time to complete look
Competition date takes place on the 20th of September. The start time is 10am and finish time is 3pm. The doors will open at 9.15 for artists to set up their area. location of your set up area and artist number will be assigned during the week via email running up to competition. Please make sure you have registered yourself and your model and filled out the model release form (all available online now) all prior to Friday 18th of September. The artist will have 5 hrs to complete their entry piece. Set up time is not included in the 5 hrs.
Preparation and Rules
No make-up may to be applied to the Models ahead of the competition.
The Model's hair may be put up or styled or prepared ahead of the competition start time.
This Competition is for Solo Artists only, no assistants are permitted. Your models are unable to assist in any way.
Important please note -
The Artist may not use store bought prosthetics, all prosthetics must be made by the artist. We will require photos of your moulding process on the day as part of your entry. Any violation of the competition rules may result in point deduction or disqualification at the discretion of the judges.
All Artists must hold full public liability insurance for the competition - please contact us directly via email under subject Insurance as we have organised a special individual rate for the day for competitors. Please be aware you cannot compete unless you hold public ilability insurance under the event or proof of your own.
JUDGING
Will take place immediately after the competition finishing time depending on the category. The scoring and decisions made are at the discretion of the judges and their decision is final.
PHOTOGRAPHY & WALKWAY SHOW
All Artists and Models must be available after 4pm to have their entries photographed by the Photography Team immediately after the judging finishes. The after show and prizes will be announced once the doors open at 5pm till 7pm. This will be for the catwalk show, introduction of artists and their work and the results announced and lots of photo opportunities.
Map of runway walk will be provided and sent to you to provide too your model. It is very important to make sure you let your model know the schedule of the day and where to go.
All Models must have signed release forms (available on website now) to allow Irish Body Painting Association the right to use the images for the promotional and marketing purposes. Artists please make sure your model has done this as this is your responsibility.
RESULTS
All results will be announced after all categories have been judged. If you are unable to attend do please ask another Delegate to accept on your behalf and inform the Organisers.
PRIZE - First place in this category is a place in Ill Willed SFX Workshops: Gore & SFX Gags in Dublin on December 15th -17th
Please note that this prize is non transferable or available in cash amount to value of course. Winner must be available to attend course and dates specified.
