Feature film Fancy Dance, starring Oscar-nominated Lily Gladstone, hit Apple TV+ earlier this year. The touching story follows Jax (Gladstone) who has cared for her niece, Roki, by scraping by on the Seneca-Cayuga reservation in Oklahoma, since her sister's disappearance. With every spare minute going into finding her missing sister while also helping Roki prepare for an upcoming powwow, it’s a beautiful story about love and resilience.Hair and makeup always plays a crucial part in transforming the actors into their characters and the film as a whole, and No Film School had a chance to sit down with Sharon Tabb, the hair and makeup department head on the film.For the film Sharon used her vast experience to created a wide range of looks from natural for the Lily Gladstone as well as more glamorous looks for the powwow scenes. In our conversation, Tabb shares insights into a no makeup make up look that might fool everyone, her experience across Native American storytelling, and her tips on getting started.Editor's note: the following interview is edited for length and clarity. - YouTube www.youtube.com No Film School: What was your process like when you first signed on to work on Fancy Dance? Was it always intended for you to be both hair and makeup department head?Sharon Tabb: The creative process I embarked on for this project mirrored my experience on Reservation Dogs, where I focused on authentic storytelling. Collaborating closely with the talented director, Erica Trembley, allowed me to understand and bring her...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 2 December, 2024