Based at Pinewood Studios, The IMA welcomes the brightest & most creative hair & make-up students.
Train alongside the most respected tutors in the field, who have won BAFTA and Emmy awards for their outstanding work on some of the biggest British & American blockbusters & TV productions. Learn the insider knowledge you need to carve a successful career as a professional make-up artist with our industry recognised hair & make-up courses.
17/08/2026
Life on set with IMA Alumni Jemima Waneis 👏🎬
Repost JEMIMA
Kinda chic things about filming The Buccaneers
S3🎀✨
Another 10/10 job done with some of my favourite people! From Slovakia to many Scottish castles, it has been the BEST 👑 see
you soon Scotland 🏴
Thank you as always to for having me 💖
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13/08/2026
Happy Results Day! 🎓
Congratulations to all of you who have finished Sixth Form and moving onto the next chapter.
Today's results might not be what you expected, remember they don’t determine your future or your potential.🌟
Here at The Iver Makeup Academy, our courses are designed to celebrate creativity over conventional grades.
Read more online at www.iveracademy.co.uk💻
11/08/2026
A massive congratulations to our August 2026 Graduates 🎓✨
We can’t wait to see you all out there👏🎬
07/08/2026
🎬 Filming Day marks the exciting conclusion of our 30-week Advanced Hair & Makeup Course!
This is where our students put months of learning into practice, working under the pressures and pace of a professional filming environment. It’s their opportunity to showcase the skills, confidence and creativity they’ve developed throughout the course.
💡 Top Tip: Talent will get you noticed, but professionalism will get you hired. Arrive prepared, stay organised and always be ready to adapt—these are the qualities that make a great artist on set.
Take your hair and makeup skills to the next level with our Hair and Makeup for Film and Television MA, delivered in partnership with the National Film & Television School. 🎨🎬
Work alongside directors, producers, cinematographers and production designers on NFTS productions, gaining invaluable hands-on experience within professional film and television workflows that reflect real industry expectations.
NFTS is internationally recognised for producing award-winning films and festival selections, giving you the opportunity to learn and create within one of the world's leading film schools.
📍 1 Year | Full-Time | In Person
🎓 Hair and Makeup for Film and Television MA
🤝 Delivered in partnership with The Iver Makeup Academy and NFTS
Applications close 3 September 2026.
01/08/2026
Advance your makeup career with The Iver Makeup Academy at Pinewood Studios 🎬
Train at Pinewood Studios with The Iver Makeup Academy — where film, TV & fashion artists begin their careers.
Whether you join our 30-week Advanced Course or 15-week Industry Ready Course, you’ll gain hands-on experience, expert training, and the confidence to work professionally in the industry. 🎬
📍 Learn where the pros train
🎓 Taught by working artists
💼 Build your portfolio & career
👉 Enquire now or tap the link in bio to start your journey.
28/07/2026
Working in Theatre is fast-paced, creative and no two days are ever the same. 🎭✨
From mastering quick changes and staying organised to communicating with your team and keeping performers stage-ready, success backstage is about so much more than technical skill.
We've rounded up a few essential tips for anyone looking to start a career in the W.H.A.M. team. Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to build your confidence backstage, these insights will help you understand what it takes to thrive in a live theatre environment.
Which tip do you think is the most important? Let us know in the comments! 👇
26/07/2026
Love the thought processes behind Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” 👏
Massive well done to all the IMA Tutors and Alumni who worked on this newest blockbuster! 👏🎬🤩
REPOST - Allure Magazine
Despite the scale of Christopher Nolan’s “The
Odyssey”-including the 65 mm film it was shot on, the 1,300 background actors, and the giant mythical monsters-in the director’s hands, the 3,000-year-old epic poem takes on an intimate quality. The way hair department lead Gloria Pasqua Casny and makeup department head Luisa Abel designed the characters’ hair and makeup helped evoke that feeling. For Nolan, the “whole thing was him having it grounded,” explains Cany. From Matt Damon’s gray-streaked, sweat-soaked hair and Anne Hathaway’s candlelit cheekbones, to Lupita Nyong’o’s handmade 50-inch sisterlocs, swipe to read about how Carly and Abel helped bring Homer’s epic tale down to earth. Then head to the link in bio to read more about the hair and makeup duo’s research, the products they used, the extreme weather they faced, and the symbolism hidden in some of the film’s subtle beauty moments.