Ava Ghiotti

Make-up Artist & Special Effects

Los Angeles, CA
646-523-9698
avaghiotti@yahoo.com
Objective
To obtain a position that allows for creative growth and further development in various areas of
make-up artistry.

Experience
Events:
 “Kids Rock” – Children’s Fashion Show, Charity Event. Makeup Artist. November 2008. Los Angeles,
CA
 Nike: Female Athlete Photoshoot. Makeup Artist. January 2009. Los Angeles, CA
 USC GearFest ’09. Makeup Artist. April 2009. Los Angeles, CA
 The Wedding Salon NYC. Personal Makeup Artist. April 2010. New York, NY
 Press Event. Power Rangers Cast. Makeup Assistant. February 2011. Los Angeles, CA
 Kids Choice Awards. Power Rangers Cast. Makeup Assistant. April 2011. Los Angeles, CA
Film:
 “Where Are We Going” – USC Independent Film. Key Makeup Artist. Director: Marika Cotter.
February 2009. Los Angeles, CA
 “And Boris” – Season 2 Web Series. Key Makeup Artist. Director: David P. Kronmiller. May 2009. Los
Angeles, CA
 “NFL Spec” – Commercial. Key Makeup Artist. Director: Edber Mamisao. Producer: William Catlett.
May 2009. Los Angeles, CA
 “Bridal Bouquet Holder” – Commercial. Key Makeup Artist/Hair. Producer: Lisa Mannarino. June
2009. NYC
 “Empire” – Trailer. Key Makeup Artist/Hair. Producers: Thomas Rasera, Mathew Jones. Director:
Matt Nourse. August 2009. Los Angeles, CA
 “The Delivery”- Director: PJ Gaynard. December 2009. Los Angeles, CA
 “And Boris” Season 3 – Web Series Key Makeup Artist. Director: David P. Kronmiller. January – March
2010. Los Angeles, CA
 “Strong Advice” – Hefty Bags Commercial. Key Makeup Artist. Producer: AJ Tessler. June 2010. Los
Angeles, CA
 “Bitter Waiter” – Pilot. Key Makeup Artist. Producer: Nkechi Carroll. August 2010. Los Angeles, CA
 “Flirt For A Cause” - Promotional Piece for Children of Our Villages. Director: PJ Gaynard. September
2010. Los Angeles, CA
 Fibromyalgia Special/ National Doctors Panel. Fast Lane Studios. Makeup Assistant. September 2011.
Los Angeles, CA
 “What to Bring to America”- USC Independent Film. Director: Christophe Nassif. October 2010. Los
Angeles, CA
 “Naked” – USC Short Film. Director: Benjamin Monie. February 2011. Los Angeles, CA March 2010
 “Marvin’s Room” – USC Short Film. Director: Benjamin Monie. February 2011. Los Angeles, CA April
2010
Print:
 Photoshoot. Photographer: Rachel Martone. Key Makeup Artist/ Hair. April 2009. New York City {7
Looks}
 Photoshoot. Photographer: Manuel Vinicio. Key Makeup Artist/Hair. May 2009. Los Angeles, CA
 Photoshoot. Photographer: Rachel Martone. Key Makeup Artist/ Hair. July 2009. New York City
  Photoshoot. Photographer: Manuel Vinicio. Key Makeup Artist/Hair. August 2009. Los Angeles, CA
{3 Looks}
 Photoshoot. Photographer: Larry Sprock. Key Makeup Artist. August 2010. Los Angeles, CA
 Photoshoot. Photographer: Jeff Drongowski. Key Makeup Artist. August 2010. Los Angeles, CA
 Photoshoot. Photographer: Jeff Drongowski. Key Makeup Artist. October 2010. Los Angeles, CA
 Photoshoot. SoCal Gas and Electric. Photographer: Robert Kent. February 2011. Los Angeles, CA

Qualifications

Special Effects:
Makeup Artist:
 Old Age – utilizing paint and powder and stretch and
 Beauty – 100% Corrective, stipple techniques
Clean/Natural Beauty,  Hairwork – beards, goatees, eyebrows, hair designs
Female/Male, Children  Injury Simulation- black eye, wounds, scratches,
 Glamour, High Fashion, Classic bruising
 Avante Garde, Fantasy, Period  Character Construction
 Prosthetics

Education
Joe Blasco Make-up Center Queens College
Certified: December 2008 June 2008
Hollywood, CA Queens, NY
Professional Make-up Artistry BA, Media/ Film
Advanced Prosthetics

Other
The Hair and Makeup Artist Network
April 2010-Present
 Marketing through various social media outlets.
 Research of industry members in an eff ort to market to and develop long lasting business relationships.
 Contribution to ongoing marketing campaign development
 Contribution to monthly website articles.