The hit SyFy special effects makeup challenge show “Face Off” is holding open casting calls and accepting submissions from Special Effects (SFX) Make-Up Artists to compete on the third season of the series. The winning SFX artist will receive $100,000 and a year’s supply of make-up courtesy of Alcone. Taping of the show is scheduled to take place from January 23, 2012 through March 10, 2012.
Face Off is a competition elimination series exploring the world of special-effects make-up artists and the unlimited imagination that allows them to create amazing works of living art. The contestants are tasked with elaborate feature challenges including executing full body paint make up on models and creating their own horror villain. The show also includes a wide range of skill sets including prosthetics, 3-D design, sculpting, eye enhancers, casting and molding. Each episode involves amazing reveals of the competitor’s finished work, and the drama of one contestant being sent home by the panel of expert and celebrity judges. It all culminates in one winner and one grand prize that will launch a career.
As a member of the multi-generational family dynasty whose name is synonymous with the make-up effects field, actress McKenzie Westmore brings poise and expertise to her role as host of the series. Judging the competition are some of the most renowned names in the SFX world. Three-time Academy Award winner Ve Neill, famed special make-up effects artist Glenn Hetrick, and creature designer and film director Patrick Tatopoulos.
Face Off is a production of Mission Control Media with Michael Agbabian and Dwight D. Smith serving as executive producers.
The second season of Face Off will premier on January 11, 2012.
Note: In early October, 2011 the crew of “Face Off” walked off the job in an effort to obtain a contract with IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees), the union that represents film and TV crew members. One week after the strike, the IATSE reached an agreement with the producers of “Face Off”.
Open Casting Call Details
If you wish to attend one of the following casting calls, download the following form and bring it with you to the casting call: Syfy Face Off Season 3 Application
To audition, you must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen. You must bring your completed application to the audition, along with your own make-up kit and copies of your portfolio and resume. You will have 15 minutes to make yourself over as a monster, old person and/or a fantasy character, using prosthetics you have pre-made yourself.
Los Angeles:
Courtyard Marriott
Los Angeles Burbank Airport
2100 Empire Avenue
Burbank, CA 91504
Saturday, November 19, 2011
9:00am – 4:00pm
Email [email protected] for details.
Orlando:
Full Sail University
Casting Lobby 3F
351 University Park Drive
Winter Park, FL 32792
Saturday, November 19, 2011
1:00pm – 7:00pm
Email [email protected] for details.
If you are unable to attend one of the open casting calls, download the application, then fill it out and submit it via e-mail to [email protected] and any supporting materials – either through a Youtube link or YouSendIt.com. If you are unable to submit digitally, please mail to:
“Face Off”
Jacqui Pitman
Pitman Casting
4111 W. Alameda Avenue
Suite 411
Burbank, CA 91505
Include a 5-8 minute video of yourself that includes a description of your background and experience and ends with compressed footage of you making yourself over as a fantasy character. Also send a photo and brief bio of yourself that includes information on your make-up training. Be sure to include a link to your online portfolio if you have one, along with your updated resume and photos of your special make-up effects work.
The deadline for applications is November 22, 2011.
Production Companies:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.
Syfy
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
Mission Control Media
www.missioncontrolmedia.net
Producers:
Derek Atherton
Dwight D. Smith
Mary Celenza
Megan Hope-Ross
Brett-Patrick Jenkins
Sara Kabisch, Raquel Loaiza
Director:
Various directors are used.
Starring:
McKenzie Westmore – Host
Ve Neill – Judge
Glenn Hetrick – Judge
Patrick Tatopoulos – Judge
Show Synopsis:
Face Off is a reality television series in which twelve contestants compete in special effects makeup challenges. Actress McKenzie Westmore, a member of the pioneering Westmore family of makeup artists, serves as host. Judges are multiple Academy Award-winning makeup artist Ve Neill (Ed Wood, Beetlejuice), television makeup artist Glenn Hetrick (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Babylon 5) and creature designer Patrick Tatopoulos (I Am Legend, Resident Evil: Extinction).
