New York-based Deborah Twiss burst on the scene as the co-writer and star of the 1997 thriller, A Gun for Jennifer. The film achieved cult success in the U.S. and abroad, and since then Twiss has built a diverse career by juggling multiple hats. For Eric Schaeffer’s After Fall, Winter, she co-produced and acted. For School of Rock: Zombie Etiquette, she starred and wrote. She wrote and directed her own feature, In Between, in 2005, and she also regularly appears in both mainstream movies (Kick-Ass) and television (Law and Order). Now she’s producing and wrote the screenplay for a psychological …...
- 1/9/2013
- by Scott Macaulay
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Any fan of Horror knows special effects and make-up can make or break a film, but have you ever looked into the disfigured face of a monster and simply wondered, “how did they do that?”
Wonder no more. This summer, aspiring special FX makeup artists in the New York area will have the chance to learn from an experienced artist in the field, thanks to a course being offered at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Those who sign up will participate in an introductory level hands-on workshop designed for students wishing to develop their artistry, experienced make-up artists seeking advanced techniques, and non-make-up artists just starting out.
Under the wing of Robert Benevides, professional make-up artist for films such as Clean, Shaven, A Gun for Jennifer, I Shot Andy Warhol, Fever and TV’s Strangers With Candy, students will explore the art of special effects make-up,...
Wonder no more. This summer, aspiring special FX makeup artists in the New York area will have the chance to learn from an experienced artist in the field, thanks to a course being offered at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Those who sign up will participate in an introductory level hands-on workshop designed for students wishing to develop their artistry, experienced make-up artists seeking advanced techniques, and non-make-up artists just starting out.
Under the wing of Robert Benevides, professional make-up artist for films such as Clean, Shaven, A Gun for Jennifer, I Shot Andy Warhol, Fever and TV’s Strangers With Candy, students will explore the art of special effects make-up,...
- 4/6/2010
- by Jonathan
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
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