Making Faces

Me

Who am I?

My name is Amy Kasunic, and I am a make-up artist in the fields of beauty, character and special effects. I am a graduate of the accredited Make-up Designory of Burbank, and although I consider having worked at make-up my whole life, I have been working in the industry for over six years.
My training comprised of deep knowledge in the areas of beauty & straight make-up, character and prosthetics, and special effects. Furthermore, I have benefited from considerable training in studio hairstyling. Because of such training, I am available to work in any field, and I enjoy each thoroughly and love every chance I get to work in either. My experience in the industry ranges from student thesis projects and fashion shows, and more recently, independent films and features with celebrity talent. My experience with formats includes HD, 16mm, 35mm and super 16mm. In addition, I am also affiliated with a special effects laboratory (Silver Shamrock Labs, formerly Evolution Effects Studio, Inc).
You'll find that I am very adaptable, work well with others and have a strong work ethic. What's more, I pride myself on my professionalism. Notwithstanding, I love having fun at what I do. It is my goal to work with you to translate your vision of what you are looking for in make-up design as closely as possible. I am fluent in English and French, and have a working knowledge of Spanish. I also have a valid passport and am willing to travel nationally and internationally. Moreover, I have Canadian citizenship, as well as permanent residency in the United States and Canada, and am able to work in both countries.

Thank you for you time and consideration of my blog.

Sincerely,

Amy Kasunic
Make-Up artist, hair stylist & SFX Technician
818-726-8505(c)
818-353-3648 (home)
amy_girl5@hotmail.com
http://www.canukamok.blogspot.com/
http://www.evolutioneffectsstudio.com/

AMY M. KASUNIC

Make-Up Artist * FX Technician * Hair Stylist
818-726-8505 [cell]
amy_girl5@hotmail.com
http://www.canukamok.blogspot.com/
www.evolutioneffectsstudio.com

QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive and current training in all facets of professional make-up artistry.

Beauty:
Facial analysis, rejuvenation/corrective make-up, natural beauty/ fashion/ fantasy techniques, make-up design

Character:
Aging techniques, bald cap/hairpiece application, prosthetic application, injury simulation (ex. Cuts, bruises, burns, etc.), character concept/design

Special Effects:
Sculpt creature designs, full & half-body life-casts, mold & cast appliances, foam-latex injection, creature designs, paint & accent, animatronics

Hair Styling:
color (temporary & semi-permanent), curls & wave, up styles, blow dry/blow outs, braiding, extensions, period styles, wigs, cutting

EXPERIENCE

January - February 2006
"Andrew Jackson", Jimfilm for THE HISTORY CHANNEL, Los Angeles, CA. Make-up & hair; character, injury, natural beauty, hand-laid hair, exposure
Director: Harlan Glenn

November 2006
The Black, FisherFilmWorks, Los Angeles, CA. Key make-up artist- beauty, injury, special effects (prosthetics, blood tubing, aging, props)
Director: Gavin Fisher

September 2006
The Yesterday Pool, WhoKnew Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA; key make-up/hair- wigs, aging, special water effects rigging, beauty, tattoos
director: G Tyler Clancy

August 2006
Big Brother 7, "Allstars"; 08/20/06 episode "Lawn Gnomes", Los Angeles CA; key make-up and hair- character make-up and facial hair appliance applications
supervisor: D. Max Podis

August 2006
Victoria Secret "Very Sexy" product launch promotional tour, Los Angeles; make-up artist
supervisor: Niki Tyree

May 2006- present
Celebrity RSVP, A Great Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA; make-up and hair styling for hosts and interviewed guests.
director: Daniel Oran

March 2006
Jane Doe, ep. 7: Nort Productions LLc for The Hallmark Channel, Los Angeles, CA; Key Hair Stylist- period hair styling, hair pieces, cutting, dyeing, aging/regression
Director: Jim Contner

January 2006
Thou None Go With Me, Nort Productions LLc for The Hallmark Channel, Los Angeles, CA; Key Hair Stylist- period hair styling, hair pieces, cutting, dyeing, wigs, aging/regression
Director: Armand Mastroianni

December 2005
Wants, Hamlet's Horse Productions, Santa Fe NM; Key Make-up, Hair and SFX- beauty, injury, illness, burns, period hair styling, gun shots
Director: David Cherry

October 2005
Underworld 2, Lakeshore Entertainment, Los Angeles; Wig application, styling, seamless continuity
Director: Len Wiseman

October 2005
Nip/Tuck, FX Television via Burman Studios, Los Angeles; Hair punching: full body silicone dummy

October 2005
Avenged Seven Fold, music video, Rockhard Films, Los Angeles; Make-up and hair second: 'creature' design and application.
Director: Tony Petrossian

September 2005
Primetime Pets, television special, Animal Planet, Los Angeles; Key Make-up and hair; natural 'interview' look

July 23- August 2005
All In, drama feature, Los Angeles, All In LLC, Key Hair Stylist: natural, beauty, glamour, up-do's Hair pieces (facial and wigs), aging, rejuvenation techniques.
Director: Nick Vallelonga

June 29, 2005
Trick or Treat, comedy feature, Los Angeles, National Lampoon's; make-up- 'zombie' looks, prosthetics, airbrushing, fine detail painting.
Directors: Leslle Allen and Lorenzo Doumani

May 2005 - continuous
Still photography, Bradley Ross photographer
Natural beauty, Glamour and 'rocker' looks, hair styling

March 26- April 28 2005
Hoboken Hollow, Horror Feature, Menard TX, Hat Creek Productions; Key make-up/hair: straight/beauty, hair, sculpt/create/apply prosthetics, injury, exposure, etc. Director: Glen Stephens

March 2005
The Mangler Reborn, Horror Feature, Los Angeles, Barnholtz Entertainment. Mold making, life casting, sculpting, 'guts and gore' fabrication, weapon making, etc.
Directors: Matt Cunningham & Eric Gardner

January 30, 2005
Day of the Dead: Contagium, horror feature, Los Angeles, Suruat Corporation, Inc., additional make-up/hair
Directors: Ana Clavell & James Dudelson

January 18, 2005
'Omnibus: Zone Perfect bar', nationally aired commercial, Los Angeles, Detour (production), second make-up and hair.
Director: Jeff Kaumeyer

December 2004
Dimples, independent horror feature, Los Angeles, Advanced Visual Media, Inc.. Key Makeup, Key Hair stylist, Key SFX (custom prosthetics from conception to creation/application, various injuries, blood effects, custom dental appliance, straight and beauty makeup…)
Director: Dusty Depree

October 2004 & 2005
Knott's Berry Farm 'Hallowe'en Haunt', Make-up & Hair: prosthetics, injury, horror, airbrushing
supervisor: Gladys Kares

September 2004
Evil Ground, feature (horror) Independent, Los Angeles, Make-up, Hair & Special Effects (natural, beauty, custom tattoos, airbrushing, out-of-kit injury, custom prosthetics, blood gags, etc).
director: Jacob Kiernakov

June 2004-July 2004
Tom 51, feature, August Heart Production, Los Angeles, Make-up artist second (natural, beauty, glamour, custom tattoos, and overdose look) Hair styling
Director: Ron Carlson

May 2004- June 2004
9/Tenths, feature, Films Medici, Santa Clarita, CA Make-up artist (beauty and character- injury, extreme exposure, starvation), Hair styling
Director: Bob Degus

1995- April 2003
Various independent projects

additional experience
1995 - Present Freelance Make-Up Artist; Ottawa and Toronto [Canada], and California; Weddings, Photography, and Special Occasions

TALENT
Dennis Hopper
Malcolm Mcdowell
Michael Madsen
Lou Gosset Jr.
Mickey Rooney
Cheryl Ladd
David Evangelista
Robert Caradine
Bruce Weitz
Jason Connery
Mila Kunis
Scott Speedman
Gabriel Anwar
Danny Woodburn
Tawny Kitaen
Jason Mewes
Priscilla Barnes
Randy Spelling
Madeleine Zima
Dominique Swain
Millie Perkins

EDUCATION
Make-Up Designory, Burbank California: Masters Make-Up Program
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada- Visual Arts Minor- Degree Obtained
*Cum Laudae
University of York, Toronto, Canada: Extensive Fine Arts Training

REFRENCES
Zee Graham-Garcia, Key Make-up, 310-403-2226
Brian K. Hillard, Creative Director, Evolution Effects Studio, Inc.
818-307-4475
Paul Thompson, Director of Education, Makeup Designory, 818-729-9420