Andrea Pintér
Owner and director of Budapest Makeup School, makeup and prosthetics master instructor
Since 2008Film SFX & Prosthetics Master
IUM partner
IUM partnerONE OF HUNGARY'S STRONGEST FILM SFX AND MAKEUP ARTIST SCHOOLS
State-recognised qualification, international IUM diploma, real production practice and international connections — in groups of maximum 6 people, since 2008.
- Production practice
- International opportunities
- IMATS-winning student
- Film hair work
2008training makeup artists since
max. 6students per group
650+graduates
160,000+training hours
Our courses
Training programmes
From the basics to the film industry qualification — every course is practice-oriented, held in small groups, on real models and with professional studio products.
Film Makeup Artist
Vocational qualification · 500 contact hours
The expanded professional continuation of our former Prosthetics Master course.
Our most complex film course: HD makeup, SFX wounds, prosthetics, wigs and character design — with real on-set practice.
- On-camera makeup
- SFX and prosthetics basics
- Production knowledge
Fundamentals I.
24 lessons · 4 sessions
The entry level: tools and materials, skincare, hygiene, natural and daytime makeup — from scratch, no prior experience needed.
- Natural and daytime makeup
- 3-colour shading
- Wedding makeup basics
Fundamentals II.
Continuation
A stronger technical level building on the basics: confident contouring, eye techniques and occasion makeup.
- Contour and highlight
- Complex eye makeup
- Occasion looks
Fundamentals III.
Creative level
This is where character and creativity come in: stage, photo and fantasy makeup, where the look tells a story.
- Character & fantasy makeup
- Stage and photography
- Colour theory in practice
Fundamentals IV.
Master level
The peak of the series: professional, portfolio-worthy work, complex techniques and independent makeup design.
- Independent makeup design
- Portfolio building
- Advanced techniques
Film Hair Work
Specialisation
Hair is also character: period hairstyles, film hair work and managing continuity on set.
- Period hairstyles
- Film hair work
- On-set continuity
Hair & Wig Making
Specialisation
Moustaches, beards, bald caps and freehand hair work — the handcrafted side of complete character transformation.
- Freehand hair work
- Wig application
- Camera-ready realism
Not sure which course is right for you?
Write to us and we'll help you choose the right level within 24 hours.
About us · Why choose us
WHY THE
Budapest
Makeup School?
- Licensed adult education with an EUROPASS qualification
- International career opportunities and an Erasmus+ programme within the IUM framework · Details
- Depending on performance, we reward students with a free one-page website for one year.
- Mentoring programme and personalised professional feedback — as a team-building activity you may have the chance to join us at the London theprostheticsevent exhibition. It's a real possibility.
- Film prosthetics expertise: wounds, prosthetics, character building
- Small groups, practice on real models
- Real professional practice: film shoots, exam films, photo shoots
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Student & instructor work
Bonus opportunity
Your own website
at the end of your studies
Students of the Film Makeup Artist course who show the right level of performance during training receive a one-page, expandable website as a gift. It runs on your own domain name (which you purchase); the running cost is just the monthly fee needed to keep it live.
dropsite.huFree one-page website
By the end of the Film Makeup Artist course, if you show the required commitment and professional level during training, you'll receive a full one-page website as a gift.
Your own domain, under your name
The website is built on your own domain name, which you purchase — so your portfolio remains entirely yours.
Responsive, modern design
The site looks great on mobile, tablet and desktop, so future clients and employers can find you anywhere.
An expandable foundation for the future
It's not a template but an easily extendable base: later you can add a gallery, contact details and a booking feature.
Outstanding performance required
This gift isn't automatic: it's reserved for students who perform outstandingly and stay committed during the course.
IUM
— Earn an international qualification! —
Budapest Makeup School – among the world's recognised makeup schools!
Click here — see our logo on IUM's official approved schools list
International background
IUM opportunities at Budapest Makeup School
Budapest Makeup School operates as a recognised training centre of the International Union for Makeup and Hairstylist Education (IUM) — you can earn an international IUM diploma with us.
01 · What is itInternational professional alliance
An international organisation connecting the world's leading makeup and hairstylist schools, instructors and creators. IUM stands for a shared professional standard, a common language and international recognition — not just a logo on a certificate, but real professional backing.
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Készen állsz? Indulj el a filmes sminkes pályán.
Maximum 6 fős csoportok, valódi produkciós gyakorlat, államilag elismert szakképesítés.
Success stories
Budapest Makeup School's points of pride
Drag the film strip sideways
Our team
Instructors
Éva Köteles
Master cosmetologist and eyelash extension instructor
Gábor Császár
Fine artist and teacher, Artistic Director
Nikolett Eperjesi
Individual makeup lesson instructor — our pride and former student
Reviews
What people say
about us
„I think it's the most advanced makeup school, they create incredibly striking makeup looks."
20+years of experience
4.9Google rating
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