More recent press from the lovely folk at Illamasqua! Here are the details of the third annual Distinction in Make-up Artistry Awards....
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The Illamasqua Distinction in Make-up
Artistry Awards
Back for 2013 and better than ever
The most coveted prize in professional make-up
art has returned for its third year with a new venue, new date and new judges.
Much anticipated, The
Illamasqua Distinction in Make-up Artistry Awards celebrate undiscovered
talent, and give aspiring make-up artists and beauty enthusiasts the chance to
showcase their work in front of the industry’s leading professionals.
Illamasqua are proud to announce that the 2013
live final will be hosted on 5th October 2013 at BAFTA, 195
Piccadilly London.
Finalists will be given the once in a lifetime
opportunity to create their looks during a 60min live performance on stage in
the world famous Princess Anne Theatre.
THE
CATEGORIES
Whether
you’re a qualified artist, a student of make-up, a beauty blogger or simply a
make-up enthusiast, there are three awards categories encompassing all levels
of experience:
Working Professional Make-up Artist: Those
actively working within the industry.
WIN - £2,000 prize money, a day assisting Illamasqua
Creative Director, Alex Box and £250 rrp worth of Illamasqua product.
Make-up Student: Those
currently enrolled on a full or part-time make-up course.
WIN - £2,000 prize money, a two-week internship at
Illamasqua Head Quarters and £250 rrp worth of Illamasqua product.
Non-Professional:
Self-taught artists and make-up enthusiasts.
WIN - £2,000 prize money, a five-day course in Mastering
Professional Make-up at The Illamasqua School of Make-up Art (worth £1000) and
£250 rrp worth of Illamasqua product.
ILLAMASQUA’S
ESTEEMED JUDGING PANEL
Alex
Box
– Illamasqua Creative Director and iconic make-up artist. “The world’s most
outrageous make-up artist” - Sunday Times Style.
David
Horne
– Illamasqua Director of Product Development and Illamasqua School of Make-up
Art and ex–Senior Lecturer at the London College of Fashion.
Spob – Head
of Illamasqua Professional Development and hair and make-up artist on
critically and commercially acclaimed films such as Inception and The King’s
Speech.
Further
judges to be announced.
STAGES
OF THE COMPETITION
1.
Initial
photographic application
Applicants submit two examples of
original work, one fantasy look and one beauty look. The judging panel will
then select four finalists from each category.
Applications
now open. Deadline Friday 30th August 2013.
2.
Live
Competition
Stage 1 – Floor
judges will assess the finalists as they create a look based on a specific
theme, to be revealed at a later date. The 12 contestants will be marked on
technical skill and professionalism.
Stage 2 – The
final make-up looks will be presented to and marked by the curtain judges. This
section will be assessed on creative vision and will take place at BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London on Saturday 5th October 2013.
3.
Public
Vote
From Saturday 5th October 2013 until midnight Saturday 13rd
October 2013 fans of the Illamasqua Facebook page will be invited to “like”
their favourite look.
The
winner of each category will be based on scores accumulated from all three
stages of the competition.
