For our short horror/fantasy film Friends, we are looking for a talented make-up artist (MUA) who enjoys working on a passion project without a budget, but with an experienced and enthusiastic team.

The film is set in a fantasy world that feels like a dark Russian fairy tale, filmed in 4:3 Technicolor. Think of a low-budget, Eastern European answer to The Wizard of Oz (1939)—absurd, imaginative, and with room for creative interpretation.

Entirely recorded in the Tungsten Studio in Broek in Waterland (near Amsterdam)

You work with a small cast playing both human villagers and animal characters.
The makeup is subtle but essential for conveying the fairytale and grim atmosphere
Our previous film was selected for Imagine, FilmQuest, Panic Fest, and Fantasporto, among others. With Friends, we are also aiming for a strong international festival round.

What do we offer?
- Providing makeup for a small cast (think light makeup, fairytale accents, contrast between "warm village" and "cold mountain")

- Thinking about simple, yet powerful visual transformations

Type
professionele productie / lowbudget

Location
Broek in Waterland (bij Amsterdam)

Description
About the film & production

A short horror/fantasy/sci-fi film of 7 minutes, with a lot of attention to atmosphere and visual language



Shooting days are

- You work with a small cast playing both human villagers and animal characters

- The makeup is subtle but essential for conveying the fairytale-like and grim atmosphere

- Our previous film was selected for Imagine, FilmQuest and Fantasporto, among others.

- We are also aiming for a strong international festival round with Friends

Want to gain more experience as a MUA? We also have an assistant role available!

Job requirements / profile
- A make-up artist with experience in film, theatre or photography

- Someone with an affinity for horror, fantasy and retro styles

- You enjoy creating something special with limited resources.

- You are available on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 January 2026

Language requirements
Dutch/English

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