EP73: Elena Miller On Her Film Union Makeup Artist Journey And Creating Your Own Opportunities In A New Market

<p>Did you ever want to become a film makeup artist and be in your local union or were curious as to what the application process is all about? &nbsp;Elena Miller joins me to talk about her new status as a makeup artist for IATSE Local 798 and her journey along the way! &nbsp;Elena also is super resourceful in creating her opportunities and she's offering her advice and insight into how to create your own professional opportunities as she was able to quickly find work moving to a brand new market here in Atlanta from Canada. &nbsp;She has also created her own network of artists on facebook and is very passionate about helping people along their journeys. &nbsp;Her story inspires me and we had so much fun recording this episode, enjoy Biddies!</p> <p>Special Thanks To Elena Miller IG @elenajmiller website: www.elenajmiller.com Facebook: Elena Miller Makeup Magician Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/524608319177783</p> <p>About Our Guest:</p> <p>Elena Miller has experience working in film, television, theatre, makeup effects, bridal, beauty and fashion/editorial. During school she learned a variety of skills such as: learning how to sculpt, cast, mold and paint foam latex, silicone, and gelatin; how to hand-lay hair, ventilate wigs and facial hair pieces as well as basic hairstyling. She recently graduated from the full-time, year-long Makeup Design for Film and Television program at Vancouver Film School on December 13, 2018.</p> <p>_______</p> <p>PLEASE VOTE. Early voting open in Georgia until 11/4, official election date on 11/8. DM me a pic of your voting sticker and I will mail you a Lipstick Biddies Sticker! More info on polling dates and locations here: <a href="https://www.vote411.org/">https://www.vote411.org/</a></p> <p>NEW! Private Discord Lipstick Biddies Server, free to join for the first 100 to sign up through this link, and included in all patreon memberships! <a href="https://discord.gg/N8Kugv63gQ">https://discord.gg/N8Kugv63gQ</a></p> <p>Please support this podcast through Patreon to