Art Department

Lauren Mateling is a 2021 graduate from Columbia College Chicago that has worked mainly in film, theatre, and photography typically doing hair and makeup. While at CCC, their main focus was Makeup Artistry in film and theatre, which quickly turned into them becoming the key hair & makeup artist/designer for several school film and theatre productions. Due to working on various CCC productions and indie ones as well, she has now worked on well over 40 miscellaneous projects within the past 4 years, ranging from larger theatre productions to smaller photoshoots and short films. As of April 2022, she started working at Goldplaited Finishing Salon as a Makeup Artist, where she gets to consistently do beautiful and exciting makeup looks for weddings, photoshoots, school dances, galas, and other special events. Lauren’s love for makeup is very versatile in the way that she is willing to do whatever, and loves doing whatever! Whether it be making people look super glam, super sickly, super bloody, or super avant-garde, they love doing it all.

I am a Makeup Artist with 8 years experience in film and commercial work as well as beauty and editorial.

I’m a recent graduate from DePaul with a BA in Film and TV. Eager to learn and help.

Recent graduate of DePaul University’s Film and TV program. I have 4 years of experience as a Production Designer, Production Assistant, Props Master, Set Dresser, Covid Compliance Monitor and Assistant, Wardrobe Assistant, Producer and Line Producer, Boom Op, and Casting Assistant. I have acting experience from theater and background work. I’ve also been a Social Media Manager and I’m currently an Event Organizer and Host for K-Pop events in Chicago.

I strive to help tell the stories of POC, LGBTQ+ folks and support crews with the same vision.

I have extensive experience in customer service communications, professional organization and being a right-hand (wo)man! As a motivated crew member, I have worked in many different roles and I am ready to learn and adapt to even more. I’m passionate about this industry and I want to contribute my hard work and dedication to unique projects. I have a positive attitude, a drive to succeed and I see my hard work through to the end of any challenge.

I have written, directed and starred in many of my own videos, short films, sketches and even music videos. I’ve spent years performing stand up comedy and improv around Chicago and am currently in a production at The Otherworld Theatre.

Makeup Artistry is my passion. Acting is my first love. I am a Actress with experience in Indie films, Theater, background and featured work. I have been a certified makeup artist since 2015. My credited work is in Fashion, Indie film, and Photography. I have some small SFX makeup background as well.

I am a Makeup artist and hair stylist. Graduated from Cinema Makeup school in Los Angeles, California. I have 8 years of experience in Film, theater, and photography makeup. Now based in Chicago.

Hello!

My name is Annatafka Baez and I am extremely interested in getting more work as a Production Assistant.

After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree from New York University’s Film and Television program, I became a freelance illustrator. I really enjoyed my time developing artwork for various projects and getting to work one-on-one with clients, but I am now interested in getting back into the film industry and picking up where I left off from my college education. I look forward to bringing my enthusiasm, energy, and hard work-ethic to the fast-paced work done on set. Let’s connect!

writing student at the School of the art institute here in Chicago, former freelance editor. looking to make my footing in the film industry here in the city.

I am a Chicago freelance filmmaker who graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in directing.

I have worked on large and small projects in mediums like features, TV, commericals, shorts and corporate production.

Most of my gigs are Sound Mixing, PAing or Videography. I do however have skills in a lot of areas such as lighting, art department, ADing, producing, camera assisting, etc. I love to learn everything I can about production and with that I am able to pick up things quickly.

I’m a professional makeup artist in Chicago and makeup teacher . I work on video and photo shoots , fashion weeks, worked on TV shows and commercial projects.

More than 10 years experience in front and behind a camera . Bilingual- English and Russian . Able to work independently and in a team . Talented , creative and motivated . Constantly improve my skills . Available to travel . LGBT friendly .

My name is Paige Smith and I am 22 years old, 5’8″, and I am 130lbs. I am a professional photographer and videographer. I graduated in December 2020 from Purdue University Northwest earning my bachelors degree in Business Management. I currently have my own business called Paige Marie Photography. My goal is to open up my own photography studio in the near future. I worked on the Media Team for ComplexCon Chicago and have worked for G-Eazy and his DJ for a few of their shows in Chicago, including at TAO Chicago during All-Star Weekend 2020. Throughout my senior year of high school I interned at IN/Tek and IN/Kote working in the finance department.

I’m Joy Payne from Chicago. I’m 41. I’m a actor. I was in a play Gravy Train North. I played one’s of the leading roles. I was on radio several time for poetry. I’m a writer. I have be in a writer contest 2 years ago. I have my undergraduate Degree in Music. I’m also a designer. I’m design clothes, shoes, purses bags and over 1000 products. I’m apart of a writer group. I do some singing. I’m also a photographer, videographer is a sum of my talents. Thank you for your consideration!

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Hello all!

I recently graduated from DePaul University’s MS in Film and Television program this past summer with a concentration in cinematography. I’m open to all aspects of production. I want to make a career out of this and I’m willing to do whatever it to make it happen. I look forward to hearing from you!

Hello!

Multi-media artist with primary experience in Makeup and Production Design. I gather inspiration from my fellow trans femmes and high femme fashion, along with pushing those limits of fashion, film, and music. I have minor experience in producing, and assisting directors for TV.

xoxo,

Joan

Looking for PA positions as a way to get involved, but ultimately want to work in post production. 

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I’m a film student with a concentration in Cinematography trying to assemble into the Chicago Film scene! I’m open to help with anything and everything!

An Enthusiastic and personable English and Film & Media Arts graduate with experience in film marketing, film production management, and screenwriting. Work experience both in-office and on-set as a production manager, production assistant, social media marketing manager, and screenwriter. 

I am a beauty, character and FX makeup artist and hair stylist with an abundance of experience in film, television and commercials. I am always eager to take on new projects and for the opportunity to work new industry professionals!

Studied and worked on film all through highschool and proceeded into the film program at ASU. 

I left to freelance in Austin, Tx before life got in the way and I had to focus on other matters. I’m new to the Chicago area and would love to just be helpful as needed while learning the city and the scene.