Madison Shochet
Summary
Freelance makeup artist with 2+ years of experience certified in special effects, with experience in editorial and runway makeup. Core values include respect for the time and efforts of others, cleanliness and sanitation, and open-communication. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about creative collaboration.
Portfolio: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17omQO5Dn97bpDj3CrL_S-tF3gh-9AB_Q
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
SFX Artist
NEXT, short film by Bardia Samia
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Created and applied a fake bullet wound prosthetic using latex, scar wax, and cream paints.
SFX Artist
Murt, The Musical Maneater, short film by Cal Cinematic Arts & Production Club
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Painted and applied a latex prosthetic for an exposed brain wound.
- Created extra brain pieces using FX gelatin to enhance the prosthetic.
Lead Makeup Artist
Reverie, short film by UC Berkeley Fashion and Student Trends
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with the director to design a glitter alien character and transformed the lead actress into this character on set, as well as removed the makeup to meet the actress's skincare needs at the end of shooting.
- Communicated with the actress and accommodated her neurological condition that causes hypersensitivity to touch.
- Directed assistant makeup artists and taught methods for applying the makeup.
Runway Makeup Artist
UCB Fashion and Student Trends
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Conducted consultations to understand designer's desired look.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style in a fast-paced environment for the fall and spring runways (the latter being the largest runway in the Bay Area).
- Sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.
SFX Artist
Death of a Mayfly, short film by Kantilove Pictures
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Applied a variety of injury effects, such as bruised knuckles, black eyes, and scars, utilizing cream palettes, latex prosthetics and scar wax.
- Also drove cast and crew to and from set for each shoot, building time management skills.
SFX/Art Department
BAAAAAA, short film by Alexander Chang
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Molded and painted a set of realistic fake teeth using dental acrylic.
- Collaborated with cinematographer to engineer a mechanism for a POV shot from within the mouth.
SFX Makeup Artist
Velvet Is Her Blood, UCB Cinematic Arts & Production Club
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Created and applied realistic slit-neck prosthetic, as well as a slit neck with milk and cereal spilling out, using liquid latex, cream paints, and fake blood.
- Also assisted with beauty makeup and touch-ups, maintaining the workspace to ensure sanitization.
- At the Fall '23 CAPFest awards, this film won best art design.
Makeup Assistant
Only Moments, UCR R'Shorts Film Club
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Painted an actor's face in the style of a Mexican lucha libre mask, conducting research to ensure cultural respect and accuracy.
Costume, Hair and Makeup Assistant
Silver Line, Music Video for Chloe Antoinette
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Applied three different makeup looks during the course of two shoot days, as well as assisted hair styling.
- Consulted with the performer and director to ensure their creative vision was executed effectively.
Head of Costuming
Rose Tinted, Student Film by Jaimee Martinez-Rodriguez
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Styled costumes for the entire cast, consulting with the director and each actor individually to work within our budget while incorporating aspects of the characters' personalities.
- Maintained costumes in an orderly fashion each day of filming, organizing costumes by scene and character and ensuring actors got changed in a timely manner.
Costume, Hair and Makeup Assistant
Birthday Wish, UCR R'Shorts Film Club
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Applied beauty makeup to lead actress, doing touch ups when needed.
- Maintained costumes in an orderly fashion to maximize efficiency on set.
Head of Costuming
Break Time, Web Series by Kali Veach
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Styled costumes for an ensemble cast through conducting meetings with the director and each actor to ensure a cohesive aesthetic
- Curated costume pieces within a budget and delivered these items to set for every shoot.
- Maintained costumes while shooting, keeping the workspace organized to maximize efficiency.
- Also assisted hair and makeup, maintaining focus and attention to detail to know when touch-ups were needed.
Head of Costuming and Makeup
Santa is Drunk, UCR R'Shorts Film Club
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed a team of makeup artists in a professional and friendly manner, teaching the artists how to apply SFX makeup successfully and delegating tasks to maximize efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
- Curated costumes for the ensemble cast within a budget, consulting with the director and actors and taking the actors' measurements.
- Applied elf ear prosthetics using liquid latex and cream paints, remaining attentive throughout the shoot to identify when touch-ups were necessary.
Ensemble
Rocky Horror Picture Show, UCR Asian Americans of Riverside Theater
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Memorized choreography, songs, and blocking, committing to an extensive rehearsal schedule.
- Performed in an ensemble cohesively on the night of the sold-out show.
Costume crew member
Men on Boats, UCR Theater Department
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Followed direction from the costume shop manager to ensure the costumes were clean and in order for nightly performances, mending outfits by hand if needed.
Student Worker
Glasgow Dining Hall, UC Riverside
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Maintained a tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Operated and maintained machinery and equipment, such as the dishwashing machine, to manage functionality and performance.
- Assisted with meal preparation, following directions from head chefs.
- Greeted and served customers in a friendly and professional manner to ensure a warm environment.
Education
BA - Film & Media
University of California, Berkeley
08.2024
Cinema Makeup School
06.2023
Skills
- Makeup application for theater and film - Beauty and SFX
- Sculpting
- Airbrush painting
- Sanitization of makeup equipment
- Team management
- Creative collaboration
- Nail artistry
- Attention to detail
- Sewing (by hand and by machine)
- Loyalty to commitments
- Social media literacy
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Premiere Pro
Awards
- Eisner Prize Winner 2024
This award is the highest level of recognition for excellence in creative fields at UC Berkeley. I won this prize for my work on the short film All About My Father.
Timeline
SFX Artist
NEXT, short film by Bardia Samia
06.2024 - 06.2024
SFX Artist
Murt, The Musical Maneater, short film by Cal Cinematic Arts & Production Club
04.2024 - 04.2024
Lead Makeup Artist
Reverie, short film by UC Berkeley Fashion and Student Trends
03.2024 - 04.2024
SFX Artist
Death of a Mayfly, short film by Kantilove Pictures
03.2024 - 04.2024
Runway Makeup Artist
UCB Fashion and Student Trends
11.2023 - 04.2024
SFX/Art Department
BAAAAAA, short film by Alexander Chang
11.2023 - 12.2023
SFX Makeup Artist
Velvet Is Her Blood, UCB Cinematic Arts & Production Club
10.2023 - 11.2023
Makeup Assistant
Only Moments, UCR R'Shorts Film Club
05.2023 - 05.2023
Costume, Hair and Makeup Assistant
Silver Line, Music Video for Chloe Antoinette
04.2023 - 04.2023
Head of Costuming
Rose Tinted, Student Film by Jaimee Martinez-Rodriguez
03.2023 - 04.2023
Costume, Hair and Makeup Assistant
Birthday Wish, UCR R'Shorts Film Club
02.2023 - 02.2023
Head of Costuming
Break Time, Web Series by Kali Veach
10.2022 - 12.2022
Head of Costuming and Makeup
Santa is Drunk, UCR R'Shorts Film Club
10.2022 - 11.2022
Ensemble
Rocky Horror Picture Show, UCR Asian Americans of Riverside Theater
10.2022 - 11.2022
Costume crew member
Men on Boats, UCR Theater Department
02.2022 - 03.2022
Student Worker
Glasgow Dining Hall, UC Riverside
02.2022 - 06.2022
BA - Film & Media
University of California, Berkeley
Cinema Makeup School
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