In A Different Man, the transformative power of makeup isn't just about physical change; it's about facilitating a profound exploration of empathy. It's easily one of the best films of the year, featuring incredible performances from Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson.There's so much subtlety going on and so many true-to-life details on screen that the makeup for this movie had to be nuanced and respectful. That's where makeup artists Sarah Graalman and Melanie Licata step in.We were so happy to sit down with Sarah and Melanie to talk about A Different Man and other titles they've worked on, like Bodies Bodies Bodies, It Ends With Us, and Past Lives.Let's dive in. - YouTube www.youtube.com Editor's note: the following interview is edited for length and clarity. No Film School: What both prompted you to begin the careers you both have? Who or what were early influences for you? Sarah Graalman: My three creative loves have always been makeup, theater, and film. I was a lover of makeup (wore a lot and experimented many ways) and got a degree in theater and voice, and boy-oh-boy, I used up my Ben Nye makeup kit on both myself and friends. So theatrical makeup was big for me, plus I was always a film buff. I became a beauty makeup artist the first decade of my career, working for MAC in Harlem and Downtown Brooklyn. I toured with a band and did makeup for every possible walk of life: wealthy women, models, CEOs, dancers, downtown...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 12 December