Sarah Smerdon

Sarah Smerdon

Hair and Make-up Junior


Location:
Bristol
Career stage:
Early

Badges


Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • High-end TV
  • Children's TV

Regions can work

  • South East
  • London
  • West Midlands
  • South West
  • Wales


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About

My name is Sarah and I am a freelance Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist based in Bristol, UK.

I graduated from Bath Academy of Media Makeup where I professionally trained in makeup for TV and film, under the creative direction of Oscar-winning Makeup Designer Peter Swords King.

Since completing my training, I have been working in the industry and experiencing many different aspects including TV, film, theatre, fashion, editorial and bridal. I have worked in the hair and makeup department of TV dramas, feature films, a children's television series, a popular TV gameshow and an international TV news channel.

In 2019, I qualified in Women's Hairdressing and attended the London School of Barbering, graduating with distinction.

In 2020, I was accepted onto the industry-recognised ScreenSkills scheme for high-end TV production. I now continue to work on TV and film productions as well as photoshoots, assisting at weddings and with private clients.

With a background in art and design, I enjoy expressing my creativity through my work. I have a good knowledge of skincare having previously trained and worked in beauty and holistic therapies for many years.

I have always been amazed at the power of hair and makeup to totally transform a look, create a character or simply enhance natural beauty.

I love to meet new people, explore new places and learn new skills. My career, so far, has enabled me to do all of these, both in the UK and abroad, providing me with some exciting and varied opportunities, whilst doing what I love.

E-learning

See which ScreenSkills e-learning Sarah Smerdon has completed to improve their skills and knowledge.

Tackling harassment and bullying at work

Completed

Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

Completed
Expired

Introduction to mental health awareness at work

Completed
Expired

Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

Completed

From script to screen: an introduction to how scripted content gets made

Not completed

Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries

Not completed

Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

Not completed

Experience

  1. Makeup Trainee

    The Killing Kind · Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

    Eleventh Hour Films

  2. Makeup Junior

    McDonald and Dodds · Jun 2023 - Sep 2023

    Mammoth Screen

  3. Makeup Trainee

    Truelove · May 2022 - Jun 2022

    Clerkenwell Films

  4. Makeup Trainee

    The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry · Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

    Rose Pine Productions

  5. Makeup Trainee

    The Beaker Girls · Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

    BBC

  6. Makeup Trainee

    Alex Rider 2 · Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

    Eleventh Hour Films

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Education and training

  1. Work well series

    ScreenSkills Learning Series · Jun 2023 - Feb 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

  2. Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

    ScreenSkills Test · Jun 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  3. Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · May 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  4. NVQ level 3 Hairdressing

    L&F Training · Sep 2022 - Oct 2023

  5. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · Feb 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  6. Introduction to mental health awareness at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · Feb 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  7. Health and Safety Coronavirus Basic Awareness on Production

    ScreenSkills · Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

  8. Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · Aug 2021

    ScreenSkills Funded

  9. Mentoring for mentees

    ScreenSkills Learning · Aug 2021

    ScreenSkills Funded

  10. Health and Safety Coronavirus Basic Awareness on Production

    ScreenSkills · Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

  11. Health and Safety Safe Management of Productions

    First Option · May 2020 - May 2020

  12. Hair Afro Hair Essentials

    Creative Media Skills · Aug 2020 - Aug 2020

  13. NVQ Level 2 Barbering

    London School of Barbering · Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

  14. VRQ Level 2 Hairdressing

    City of Bristol College · Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

  15. Media Makeup and Hair Peter King TV and Film Makeup course

    Bath Academy of Media Makeup · Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  16. NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy

    City of Bath College · Sep 2011 - Jun 2012

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Certificates

  • Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

    ScreenSkills Test
    Issued 2 Jun 2023 · Expires 2 Jun 2025

  • Online Risk Awareness (RAW) Safety Training Module

    Production Safety Passport · First Option Safety Group
    Issued 2 Jun 2023 · Expires 2 Jun 2028

  • Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 21 May 2023

  • The Mark Milsome Foundation - Film and TV Online Safety Passport Course

    Production Safety Passport · ProTrainings Europe Ltd
    Issued 1 Jan 2023 · Expires 1 Jan 2028

  • Introduction to mental health awareness at work

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 19 Feb 2022

  • Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 19 Aug 2021

  • Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 18 Aug 2021

  • Mentoring for mentees

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 6 Aug 2021

  • Risk Management of Productions

    Production Safety Passport · First Option
    Issued 12 May 2020 · Expires 12 May 2025

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Sarah Smerdon

Sarah Smerdon

Hair and Make-up Junior


Location:
Bristol
Career stage:
Early

Badges


Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • High-end TV
  • Children's TV

Regions can work

  • South East
  • London
  • West Midlands
  • South West
  • Wales


Download CV