Want a shot at becoming head make up artist for Dracula the Musical? Read on my friends...

If you are a make up artist looking to break into the world of film, Make Up For Ever has the coolest contest ever starting today! It's open to aspiring and pro artists so take your shot at a dream gig!

To celebrate the debut of famed French choreographer Kamel Ouali’s production of DRACULA L’Amour Plus Fort Que La Mort, MAKE UP FOR EVER has partnered with Bram Productions to host an international make up artist competition.  One lucky artist will win the coveted position of head make up artist for DRACULA, and help design the make up looks for the musical’s entire cast.  The contest is open to both professional and aspiring make up artists, as well as artists in other fields who embrace creativity and individuality.

HOW TO ENTER

Artists must design two make up looks, one day time look and one night time look, that each embody the theme and concept of Dracula.  Each look should be created on a live model, and then photographed.  To enter the contest, contestants can submit the photos of their two creations on www.draculalespectacle.com through December 20^th.  beginning December 1

SELECTION PROCESS

Contestants will be judged based on their creativity, originality and the quality of their designs by Kamel Ouali, Dany Sanz and a panel of industry professionals. 

10 artists will be chosen to compete in the final challenge, which will be held in Paris on January 10^th, 2011.  Nine of the 10 finalists will be selected by the panel of judges, and one additional finalist will chosen by the general public.  Consumers all over the world can vote for their favorite artist from December 21^st to 30^th at www.draculalespectacle.com. 

As noted in the rules and regulations, all semi-finalists will be responsible for their own travel to and accommodations in Paris for the final challenge.  The grand prize winner will be announced on January 14^th, 2011.

PRIZES

§  Grand Prize:  Contract with Bram Productions to become head make up artist for Kamal Ouali’s upcoming production of DRACULA L’Amour Plus Fort Que La Mort in Paris.

§  2^nd Prize:  A nine month training course at the prestigious MAKE UP FOR EVER ACADEMY in Paris worth 6,880 Euros, or MAKE UP FOR EVER product valued at the same amount.

§  3^rd Prize:  An intensive two week training course at the MAKE UP FOR EVER ACADEMY in   Paris worth 2,000 Euros, or MAKE UP FOR EVER product valued at the same amount.

More information and full contest rules are available at www.draculalespectacle.com and www.makeupforever.com

Let us know if you enter, we will be sure to go vote for you!

- Lisamarie -