Cathy Terzza

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: Make-up & SFX kit

I can use: Make-Up & Sfx Kit

About me

An experienced Make-up Artist having previously worked on three low budget horror feature films, numerous horror shorts, plus period & romantic genre short films. I have created zombies, prosthetics, wounds etc. using liquid latex, silicone and fake blood with the aid of cream & alcohol based make-up to blend in the pieces to appear realistic, such as cuts, grazes casualty/horror SFX and aging make-up to create realistic looking effects along with other moulds for repeat pieces to speed the process and also for continuity. The use of a pump/compressor to simulate arterial blood loss in wounds. A regular requirement was working to tight deadlines with multiple extras.

Along with SFX make-up I have also worked on short films and music videos where I have designed & applied make-up and hair for these small productions working with both male and female actors. Producing designs such as: male & female 1940 & 50's era, a geeky male, sophisticated female, tattoos, aging make-up for a male, etc. I have also worked with children on productions and on Youth projects creating and facilitating makeup effects for their required script, along with facilitating SFX make-up workshops. I can communicate well at all levels, which I feel is important, to obtain the best results for both actor and director.

I have my own make-up and SFX make-up kit which means I am ready to go. I can produce designs tailor made for your productions working to the Art Director/Director's & script requirements.

I have my own transport, I live in the East Midlands and I am willing to travel.

Cat Terzza

2016
Referees:
Chris Bevan, Producer
Anglo Klaxon Productions.
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Gavin Mawdit, short film Director/Producer
removed
Steve Best, Director Zombiehood
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Additional information:
Qualifications:

BA Fine Art Degree specialising in:

Prosthetics.
Casting.
Moulding.
Casualty/horror SFX/fantasy make-up.
Puppetry.

Personal attributes:
Excellent communication skills on all levels.
Patient and focused.
Complete understanding of the Special Effects/Make-up process on the skin.
Cleanliness for tools & artists.
Knowledgeable on stage lighting for the skin.
Ability & stamina to work day or night.
Artistic skills
Car owner, willing to travel

Feature Films:
ZOMBIEHOOD - a Pint Productions
Lead make-up artist. removed

Casualty, SFX & aging make-up.
Casting prosthetics latex/silicone moulds & pieces.
Prosthetics pieces applied.
Script analysis with Art Director/Director for character requirements.
Liaising with actors to determine make-up requirements.
Internal/External shoot.

WASTELAND - Lightfilm Productions
Make-up assistant. Sept 2012/13

Hair & Casualty, SFX make-up
Prosthetics (latex) pieces applied.
Liaise with make-up designer for make-up requirements.
Liaise with actors/extras.
Internal/External shoot.

Cannibals & Carpet Fitters 2014
horror/comedy - James Busche Director -
Make-up Artist/Set Decorator

Hair & make-up.
Liaise with make-up designer
Dress set working from Art Director designs.
Internal shoot.

Acid Daemons - horror Feb 2016
(Filming in progress)
Director Rhys Davies, Hive Films, Leicester
Make-up Artist
SFX Make-up Assistant to Stuart Conran

Hair & make-up
Prosthetic pieces & make-up applied using silicone and latex.
Pressure pump/compressor, fake blood to portray arterial blood loss.
Internal shoot.


Short Films:
'THE SHOT' - horror/comedy
a Pint Productions.. May 2012

Designed horror make-up & hair for male/female characters.
Script analysis with producers for characters/extras make-ups requirements/continuity.
Knowledge of lighting requirements for make-up.
External shoot.

'HIDDEN AGENDA' - romantic short.
Bizy Productions. Aug. 2013 1st of trilogy

Designed make-up & hair for male & female characters,
1940/50's period.
Liaise with Director throughout shoot for continuity.
Knowledge of lighting requirements for make-up.
Internal shoot.

Behind The Scenes -
Romantic short 2nd of trilogy 2013/14
Director Gavin Mawditt
Bizy Productions

Design/apply hair & make-up for male & female characters.
liaise with DOP & Director for continuity.
Knowledge of lighting requirements for make-up.
Internal/external shoot.

First Stub - Romantic, nostalgic short(Final of trilogy) - 2014
Director Gavin Mawditt
Bizy Productions

Wardrobe 1940's for male & female characters.
Design/apply hair & 'Make-up for male & female characters.
Liaise with DOP & Director.
Internal shoot.

Masquerade - Femme Fatale short - still in production
Director Gavin Mawditt
Bizy Productions

Design/apply hair & make-up for male and female characters.
Design/dress set for female character.
Liaise with DOP & Director.
knowledge of lighting for make-up.
internal/external shoot.

The Carer - short Aug 2015
Director Christine Parker
Shine A Light Quad Shorts.

Liaise with production co-ordinator and Director re: make-up designs.
Produce designs for Director's approval including tattoo designs.
Apply hair & make-up designs to characters.
Internal/external shoot.
Made available for pick-up shots required at later date.

Ignition - short Anglo Klaxon Productions - Jan 2016
Phil Arnold/Mark Player - Directors

Liaise with directors re:makeup design.
Liaise with 1st AD during shoot
Apply Make-up: create a visual appearance to convey distressed & tired male character, incorporating glycerin to portray sweat.
Continuity assured by reference of script/schedule.
Internal shoot.

Music Video:

'Clarence Bodicker' - Artist, Duke 01.
Team Chameleon Productions. Apr. 2012

Designed hair & make-up for sophisticated female/geeky male plus other minor characters.
Liaise with Director.
Script analysis for characters make-up requirements.
Internal shoot.

'THE WRONG GIRL' - Artist, In Isolation.
Team Chameleon Productions. 2011

Make-up assistant liaise with Designer.
Analyse actors/extras and apply horror & casualty make-up.
Internal shoot.

Promotional Videos:

Bar JuJu - promotional video to promote alcoholic cocktail - Clapper - a Pint Productions. July 2011

Pit & Pendulum - promotional video to promote the bar. - Lead Make-up Artist - a Pint Productions. September 2012

License & Passport

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Make-up Artist (Assistant)
Job Titles	Make-up Artist, Make-up Artist (Assistant)
Years in industry	3 to 6 years