Melanie recently worked as Supervisor and Prosthetics Lead on a year long job with Disney and FX’s, Say Nothing, a series that vividly portrays the troubles in Northern Ireland, showcasing her talent for authentic period detail and prosthetics. As the Designer for feature film, Bjorn of the Dead, featuring Bjorn Ulvaeus and Bruce Dickinson, she led hair, makeup, and prosthetic designs to enhance its bold aesthetic. Her portfolio also includes creating distinctive looks for Ashley Walters and Richard Armitage in Harlan Coben’s recent Netflix drama ‘Missing You’. She previously collaborated with Dame Vivienne Westwood as Designer for her anti-fracking campaign, supporting environmental activism through creative expression. As a ScreenSkills “Leader of Tomorrow,” she brings £10k in funding to high-end TV drama productions.
Melanie has a special interest in prosthetics and creating casualty SFX makeup, working with international company ATTAC who offer training for trauma doctors and medical staff hold events where Melanie has took the lead in creating realistic prosthetic work in casualty injuries. Melanie has a keen eye for creating real casualty makeup and teaches this subject internationally.Melanie has also got a great deal of expertise in the fashion realm and enjoys creating artistic statement style makeup along with full body art looks skilled in painting and airbrushing this is Melanie’s creative getaway from everyday makeup. Travelling is also a bug love of Melanie’s currently working and living in Asia and so works well in different climates to the UK.
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