Breaking Into Film: Union Pathways for Makeup Artists

With major film and television productions returning to Vancouver in 2026, there is growing demand for trained makeup artists. JCI Institute is hosting a guest talk with Michelle Pederson, Makeup Chair of IATSE 891, to help clarify what students and emerging artists need to know about working in film.

• How IATSE 891 works and what the union does
• Common misconceptions about getting into film
• Requirements around hours, permits, and applications
• What productions are realistically looking for in new artists
• Practical pathways into union film work
• Open Q&A for student and graduate questions
  

Whether you’re actively pursuing film or simply curious about how the industry operates, this session will help demystify the process and support more informed career decisions.

• Makeup students and recent graduates
• Emerging makeup artists interested in film and television
• Artists seeking clarity on union work and industry expectations
• Anyone exploring professional pathways in makeup
  

Location: JCI Institute
Date: February 8
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Michelle Pederson, Makeup Chair, IATSE 891

At JCI, we believe career preparation goes beyond the classroom. Hosting industry conversations like this is part of our commitment to helping students understand professional expectations and connect meaningfully with the industries they’re entering.
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP, so we can plan accordingly.

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