About
Martina Kohl Makeup Department Head
Martina is a Freelance makeup artist and hair stylist Journeyman of IATSE Local 706 / a member of Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Motion Pictures, she has received 2 nominations for the Hollywood Makeup Artist and Hairstylist Guild Awards.
Martina is an innovative Makeup Artist /Designer with a 25 years experience in Film, Television Commercials and Print. She was born in Austria, where she got trained and licensed as a hairstylist, makeup artist and designer for Theater and Film.
In 1989, Martina moved to Los Angeles, where she's still an active member and Journeyman of IATSE Local 706, Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists.
Taking great pride in her work, Martina is very enthusiastic about aiding the actors moving into their character through her makeup design. she is a fierce leader and values working as a team collaborator with other departments.
Her mission is to work closely with the directors, producers, actors, and show-runners to achieve the desired artistic vision.
Martina's skill set encompasses Beauty, corrective and glamor Makeup, SFX, periodic and contemporary makeup, Mans grooming, as well as Hair work.
Martina has collaborated with directors like James Ivory, Darren Aronofsky, Gary Ross, Walt Becker, and Roger Donaldson ……..
List of Talent she has worked with: Michael Keaton, Glenn Close, Vanessa and Lynne Redgrave, John Hawkes, Mark Ruffalo, Flea, January Jones, Jennifer Carpenter, John Travolta, Ralph Fiennes, Hiroyuki Sanada, Matt Dillon, John Malkovich, Rachel Harris, and Inbar Levi……….
Martina holds two Passports: EU and US. She is available to work internationally. Some of the places she has worked are: India, China, Sri Lanka, Canada, England, Italy, France, Austria, to name a few. She is quick to adapt to given situations and’s in fact, happily embraces these kinds of challenges.
Specialties: Specialties-Beauty from super natural to high glamour makeup, Character work, Fantasy makeup, tattoos, SFX, Hair work (Facial hair,etc), Wig work, Men's grooming.