Lorna James

I've just finished my final year studying Media Makeup at university and I'm starting to look for work in the industry. I've found that sculpting for prosthetics is one of the things I enjoy the most—I love how creative and hands-on it is, and the challenge of turning an idea into something real. Over the last few years, I've built up my skills through uni projects and practical experience, and now I'm ready to take the next step.

Whether that's working in a workshop or on set in film, TV, or theatre, I'm excited to get stuck in, keep learning, and be part of a team that brings characters to life.

Make-up Trainee at BBC / It's My Shout (2021 – 2021)

• Assisted with makeup application on set.
• Supported actors in a personal assistant role when required.
• Shadowed industry professionals and gained experience working in a filming environment.

Makeup Artist at Alienated Magazine (2021 – 2021)

• Created editorial makeup looks for a youth creative magazine photoshoot.

Makeup Department Work Experience at Bad Wolf Studios (via Screen Alliance Wales) (2022 – 2022)

• Assisted the makeup department on and off set.
• Cleaned and maintained wigs and workstations.
• Supported the team with general preparation tasks.

Hair Department Work Experience at Welsh National Opera (2023 – 2023)

• Shadowed the hair department during theatre productions.
• Assisted with wig preparation and observed wig application before and during performances.

Work Experience at Avon and Somerset Police Training Exercise (2025 – 2025)

• Applied prosthetics to actors for a large-scale emergency training scenario.
• Assisted the team with prosthetic preparation and application.

Prop Finishing Assistant at Wild Creations (2025-10 – 2025-10)

• Sanded and filled props to prepare surfaces for painting and finishing.

Workshop Work Experience at Innosonian (2026-02 – 2026-02)

• Assisted with the moulding and casting process used to create advanced medical life-support training dummies.
• Supported workshop tasks and preparation during production.

GCSE – St Teilos CIW High school (2013 – 2018)

Beauty Therapy – ACT Training acadamy (2019 – 2020)

VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Makeup in Hair and Media Makeup – Cardiff and Vale College (2020 – 2022)

VTCT Level 3 in Theatrical Special effects, Hair and Media Make up in Theatrical Special effects, Hair and Media Make up – Cardiff and Vale College (2020 – 2022)

HNC Technical Make Up Artistry, TV, Film & Theatre in Technical Make Up Artistry, TV, Film & Theatre – Cardiff and Vale Higher education (2022 – 2023)

BA (Hons) in Makeup Artistry, Prosthetic FX and Wig Making – University Centre Somerset (2023 – 2025)