FX Makeup Competition - International Horror Hotel Film Festival

SFX
Makeup Competition: Sunday, June 21, 2026

Set up: 10:30am

Competition: 11:00am to 4:00pm

Awards Ceremony: 4:30pm

The winners of these two categories will be judged against each other to determine the Overall Winner, who will receive the $100 prize. If the same person wins both categories, they will automatically be named the Overall Winner and receive a single $100 award.

Competition is
free. Registration is required.

Contestants will compete
in 2 categories and scored separately for both; 1) Sci-Fi/Fantasy and 2)
Horror.
Makeup will be performed
in the convention center area with monitoring by judges.
Contestants must bring
one model for each division (total of 2) along with all makeup, materials,
tools, etc.
Makeup SFX are judged
from the neck up. However costumes are allowed for overall presentation.
Prosthetics (full or
partial) are not required. If used, they should be made by the MUA on
site, not purchased, and should not be pre-painted or applied in advance.
Store bought items such
as teeth, sticks, string, jewelry etc may be used but not already put
together or applied in advance.
Wig and hair elements
may be store bought, but not applied in advance. Judging will include
looking at skill level in applying of any hair/fur elements.
Artist may only use
materials and products that are safe and designed for skin application.

Judging criteria:

Technical
Application – use of color, prosthetics and/or materials, blending,
detail and texture.
Creativity –
imagination, concept of design, uniqueness
Theme and Concept – How
well the makeup interprets and visually tells the story of the theme or
character.
Overall
Presentation – How the makeup works as a complete look.

Awards:

Medals will be awarded to the
1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category.

Please click here for Registration Form.