“Hair and Makeup By… A Symposium of Film and Television Artists” will be taking place at Loews Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA. Sunday, September 27, 2015 with a full day of panels, workshops and networking mixer. Tickets are still available for the event and are being offered through Labor day for only $300 for an all day pass.

The all day pass kicks off with a morning of panel discussions moderated by Whitney Friedlander, Jasim Rosenberg of Daily Variety and DL Master Barber.

The panels will focus on issues affecting on set hair and makeup creation, including  “The Makeup Artist” – an informal chat between A-lister artisans Vera Steimberg (Guardians of the Galaxy, personal to ZOE SALDANA), Beverly Jo Pryor (Empire), Tym Buacharern (House of Lies) and Melanie Hughes-Weaver (Pitch Perfect 2).

“The Hair Artist” where top stylists Camille Friend (Hunger Games-Mockingjay 1 &II),  OSCAR WINNER Gail Ryan (Dancing with the Stars), Nina Paskowitz (Iron Man),  Melissa Forney (Empire) and Daniel Curet (Sleepy Hollow) will discuss what it takes to be a sought after hair stylist in a competitive industry.

“The Star Clippers” where Barber Stylists including Stacey Morris (Black-ish personal to Anthony Anderson), Pierce Austin (Focus, personal to Will Smith) and Conrad Hilton (Jamie Foxx personal stylist) will discuss how they incorporate their skills and personalities within the hair community whether working solo, collaboratively or sharing clientele.

The attendees will also have the ability to participate one of the six workshops.  These four hour intensive workshops will give intimate,  in-depth training and hands on education.

Each workshop comes with their own sponsor in which attendees will take away bonus gift bags with full size premium products. 

The workshops include:

 “The Art of Lashes, Lips and Liners” presented by Vera Steimberg. Sponsored by VOTRE VU and ORLANE

“The Ladies of Empire” presented by Beverly Jo Pryor and Melissa Forney. Sponsored by ANDIS FLAT IRONS, ALTERNA and JUARA skincare

“The Star Clippers and the Art of the Clip” presented by Pierce Austin, Stacey Morris & Conrad Hilton. Surprise sponsor TBD

“The Art of Hair” presented by Camille Friend. Sponsored by LEONOR GREYL HAIR CARE

From Music Video and Tours to TV and Film – The Art of Makeup” presented by Tym Buacharern. Sponsored by MURAD and AMAZING COSMETICS

“Organically Oscar – The Art of Natural, Award-Winning Hair” presented by Nina Paskowitz & Gail Ryan.  Sponsored by BELEGENZA ORGANIC HAIR

The day will be conclude with a networking mixer hosted by MAC Pro Cosmetics.  Panelists, attendees and sponsors including PHAMExpo, Below the Line News, Daily Variety, Variety 411, Nigel Beauty Emporium and Red Rhino  Hair/Makeup Trailers as well as Makeup and Hairstylist Local 706 are invited to enjoy a hosted reception featuring light appetizers and beverages.  Other product sponsors include Senna, Alterna, Orlane, Murad, Make Cosmetics, Miriam Quavado, Belegenza, IT Hair.   

Tickets for the Symposium are on sale now, and space is filling up fast for the workshops.  Anyone interested in attending “Hair and Makeup By…A Symposium of Film and Television Artists” may learn more about the event by visiting www.hairandmakeupbysymposium.com  or calling 818-995-1485.

 

 

 

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