London Film Makeup Artist

London Film Makeup Artist – On-Set & Production Makeup

Victoria Poland is a London-based film makeup artist working across feature films, television and commercial productions, with over 15 years of industry experience.

Her work focuses on character-driven makeup and continuity, ensuring visual consistency across scenes while supporting narrative and performance on screen.

She collaborates closely with directors, costume departments and production teams from pre-production through to final shoot days, adapting seamlessly to the demands of each project.

Experience spans studio-based filming, on-location shoots and international productions, with a calm and efficient approach to fast-paced environments.

Learn more about Victoria or explore selected film work below.

Looking for a film makeup artist in London? Get in touch to discuss your production.

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London film makeup artist Victoria Poland

Film Makeup Enquiries

Available for feature films, television and commercial productions across London and internationally.

Email: vp@victoriapolandmakeup.com

Location: London, UK

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Clients

As a makeup designer and SFX artist, Victoria has worked across global campaigns and feature productions including major brands and international shoots.

Her experience spans beauty, character, SFX and prosthetic work, with a strong focus on problem-solving on set.

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Photographers

Andy Glass, Andy Lo Po, Adam Hinton, Dylan Collard, Em Cole, Erik Almas, Felicity Crawshaw, George Logan, James Loveday, James Williamson, Julian Ward, Kate Peters, Kell Mitchell, Lewis Khan, Mads Perch, Nick Dolding, Paul Calver, Sebastian Nevols, Simon Webb, Spencer Murphy, Todd Anthony, Tom Van Shelven, Wade Brothers

FAQs

Do you work on feature films and TV productions?

Yes, Victoria works across feature films, television dramas and commercial productions in the UK and internationally.

What does a film makeup artist do?

A film makeup artist is responsible for character continuity, on-set application, and ensuring visual consistency across scenes and shooting days.

Do you work on both studio and location shoots?

Yes, she has experience working across studio environments, exterior locations and international productions.

How do I hire a film makeup artist in London?

You can enquire via the contact page to discuss availability, creative requirements and production details.

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SFX & Creative Makeup Artist 🎨 | Bringing characters to life with special effects & natural looks ✨ | Stills 📸 | Commercials 🎥

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Just back from a fantastic couple of days learning from the silicone painting master @djmalinowski. I can’t quite believe I achieved such a realistic result. David is so generous with his knowledge and I couldn’t recommend the course more. David provided the head and taught us over two days how to achieve a realistic skin tone. Scroll to see the before! 📸 by @djmalinowski.
Pot Noodle.  Did some nice sweaty makeup on Alex for this fun Ad.  I used my fave Liquide Transpiration by @lemaqpro  Client @potnoodle  Agency @adamandevetbwa  Photographer @saliphotog  1st Assistant @s_ebelewicz  2nd Assistant @myles_bailey  Digi Tech @lisabennettinsta  DOP @arthur_loveday  1st AC @mattfarrant  Gaffer @pearcecrowley  Set Designer @jainaminton  Set Assistant @johannacurrie  Intimacy Coordinator @lupreme__  Casting @camillaarthurcasting  Talent @alexguoo Production @twentytwentyagency Exec Producer @tomagallagher Producer @therealminniecarver
The next character hand in the Pringles campaign was the “Godzilla” hand. I made this with a mixture of silicone and probondo pieces. First I sculpted the texture and then cast the pieces in silicon and made probondo moulds. Using lots of pieces gave the hand the ability to move and probondo is really hard wearing. Scroll along to see test makeup and also the silicon hand sculpt. The wonderful @sallycrouchmakeuphair helped me apply and colour it on the day. Photographed by @tomvanschelven and styled by @mrgammon. Produced by @makingpicturessoho. @pringles
Look out for the new @Pringles campaign shot last year by @tomvanschelven and styled by @mrgammon. I had the absolute pleasure of creating many hands but in this image we have the purple 👾 hand.  It was a challenge to create these long fingers and I made finger extensions using latex mixed with purple acrylic paint. I made the suckers, veins and texture spots using a mixture of probondo and silicone pieces. The amazing @sallycrouchmakeuphair helped me apply on the day. Produced by @makingpicturessoho
Another one from shoot with Photographer @jimfenwick. This was an out of kit effect made using Third Degree. I used a little bit of glue under the silicone to help keep it in place for longer as I find Third Degree doesn’t have much staying power on its own, specially with blood and movement.
I used Maekup’s dried blood and also some Fleet Street Fresh blood which runs but then dries in place.
Stylist @seriousboy1  Producer @rolo_productions
I hope no one finds this upsetting. Lovely shoot with @jimfenwick, @rolo_productions, @seriousboy1, @annabelleyb for a pharmaceutical company. Had to create ballet feet and used some of my fave products “scar”, “dried blood”, both by the legendary David Stoneman, the @kryolan bruise wheel and grease pallette. Scroll along for more gory pictures of my “foot fingers” as my sister calls them. Thanks @aimes_01