Ali Embury
- Make-Up Department
- Special Effects
Ali Embury is a professional Make-up & SFX Artist and licensed cosmetologist based in Los Angeles. She has over 8 years of experience working in film, tv, print, and events. Ali holds a Masters in Make-Up Artistry from the Make-Up Designory school (MUD) in Burbank, CA, where she received her professional, education, and training in Make-Up, Hair, and Special Make-Up Effects. Ali has the training, experience, and education in make-up for fashion, avant garde make-ups, theater, film, and television. She is experienced in most aspects of creating custom prosthetic make-ups, including lifecasting, mold-making (stone, fiberglass, resins, etc), sculpting, running silicone, foam latex, gelatin, and prosaide transfers, make-up application and painting. Before she attended MUD, Ali has been practicing the craft of body painting, special effects, and beauty makeup for many years. She started off doing theater makeup, all aspects of painting, and sculpting at Fairport high school in New York. Growing up, Ali was always passionate for painting on the human canvas. She is inspired by makeup artists such as Dick Smith, Kevin Haney, and Ve Neill. Renowned for bringing characters to life through the transformative power of makeup, Ali is a visionary makeup artist whose artistry has graced the screens of numerous acclaimed films and shows. With a keen eye for detail and an unparalleled ability to capture the essence of characters, Ali has consistently elevated storytelling through the craft of makeup artistry. Their dedication to authenticity and creativity has earned them a reputation as a sought-after collaborator in the indie film industry. With a portfolio spanning genres and eras, Ali is the go-to makeup artist for those seeking to imbue their productions with unparalleled visual depth and character immersion. From subtle enhancements to elaborate prosthetic work, she is a master of their craft, ready to bring any character to life on the big or small screen.