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.
Experience
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Makeup Trainee
Eleventh Hour Films
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Makeup Junior
Mammoth Screen
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Makeup Trainee
Clerkenwell Films
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Makeup Trainee
Rose Pine Productions
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Makeup Trainee
BBC
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Makeup Trainee
Eleventh Hour Films
Education and training
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Work well series
ScreenSkills Funded
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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NVQ level 3 Hairdressing
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Health and Safety Coronavirus Basic Awareness on Production
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Mentoring for mentees
ScreenSkills Funded
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Health and Safety Coronavirus Basic Awareness on Production
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Health and Safety Safe Management of Productions
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Hair Afro Hair Essentials
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NVQ Level 2 Barbering
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VRQ Level 2 Hairdressing
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Media Makeup and Hair Peter King TV and Film Makeup course
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NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy
Certificates
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
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Online Risk Awareness (RAW) Safety Training Module
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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The Mark Milsome Foundation - Film and TV Online Safety Passport Course
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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Mentoring for mentees
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Risk Management of Productions