Prosthetics and Make-up Masterclass with Brandi Boulet and Matt Aebig

Course Name: Prosthetics and Make-up Masterclass with Brandi Boulet and Matt Aebig

Date the course commences: Sat, Oct 3rd, 2026

Duration: 1 day

Cost: Free

Venue Location: Dublin, venue tbc

Tutor(s): Brandi Boulet & Matt Aebig

Course Profile:

This masterclass with international make-up and prosthetic artists, Brandi Boulet & Matt Aebig will cover the below live demonstration, followed by an open conversation about career development, leadership and moving between make-up and prosthetic roles, with time for participant questions.

Please be aware that this is a presentation only; there is no practical engagement for attendees.

Session Content:

1. Building an Alien – Live demonstration. Brandi and Matt will take the group through a complete alien transformation, from preparing and applying the prosthetics through to painting and finishing the character. They will talk about the creative choices, the application process and how prosthetics, makeup and hair work together (4-5 hours).

Character concept and preparation

Professional prosthetic application and edge management 

Colour, texture and finishing for camera

Collaboration between prosthetics, makeup and hair 

Application workflow, continuity and on-set considerations

Participant questions throughout or following the demonstration

1. Career chat and Q&A (1 hour).

Participant Profile:

This masterclass is aimed at emerging and experienced make-up and prosthetic artists working in the screen industry in Ireland.

Application Procedure:

Please apply online before the deadline at this LINK by 12 pm, Tuesday, 22nd Sept, 2026.

We are seeking a female model for this masterclass to apply the prosthetics to and build the alien head. If you are interested, please apply via this LINK. There is a daily rate for the job. 

For technical difficulties with the online system, please email brian.murphy@nationaltalentacademies.ie

Selection on courses/programmes will be based on quality of application and industry experience relevant to the course and participant profile.  We do not accept CVs, so please make sure you outline all relevant experience in the application form. 

Film & TV Crew Academies courses are open to all regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or disability.

Tutor Profile:

Brandi Boulet

Brandi Boulet is a Canadian Screen Award-winning makeup and prosthetics artist, designer and department head with more than 20 years of experience in film and television. She served as Prosthetics Department Head on Seasons 1 and 2 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, contributing to prosthetic character design during Season 2 while working alongside Legacy Effects. She was Prosthetics Department Head on Seasons 2 and 3 of Apple TV+’s SEE and Prosthetics Co-Designer for its third season. Her makeup department head credits include The Grudge and The Craft: Legacy. She received the Canadian Screen Award for Achievement in Makeup for her work as Sebastian Stan’s personal makeup and prosthetics artist on The Apprentice.

Matt Aebig

Matt Aebig is an experienced makeup and prosthetics artist whose credits include Star Trek, The Grudge and SEE. He currently works as Jason Momoa’s personal prosthetics artist, with their work together including Chief of War, A Minecraft Movie and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Most recently, Matt created Momoa’s Lobo look for Supergirl.