In today’s episode, we welcome special guest Mike Maloney, an award-winning makeup and effects artist. First, Mike will share his fascinating journey of how he went from growing up in the mid-west to film school in Vancouver and then, having enough of the cold weather, made his way to South Florida. Following, he’ll talk about how he got his start in makeup and effects working in the haunted industry doing not only cosmetic but practical effects, prop and set design and eventually leading a makeup department. After talking about how he ultimately got his start in filmmaking, Mike will share with our audience the preparation and work that goes into makeup and effects in a film. Starting with the day, he gets the script, meets and works with the talent, developing each character’s unique look and his innovative approach to makeup design using the n ...