Michaela Bayley

Michaela Bayley

Special Effects Creature, Prosthetics & Make-up Artist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Prosthetics & Special FX Make-up Effects Artist/Designer

  • Education

    • Buckinghamshire New University / CMS Pinewood Studios

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      Masters Degree in Prosthetics and Sculpting
    • Gorton Prosthetic Studio

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      2009 - Advanced Creature Design with Jordu Schell
    • Sync SE

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      2009-11 - Leadership Programme
    • Gorton Prosthetic Studio

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      2008 - Mask making and Creature Design Fundamentals with Jordu Schell
    • Gorton Prosthetic Studio

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      2004 - 7 weeks Special Make-up Effects & Prosthetics Creation
    • University of Derbyshire

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      BA Hons The Fine Art of Photography & Film
    • Lewes Technical College

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      Modern Communications & Media Studies AO Levels: Film; Modern Communications & Media Studies. A Level: Photography
    • Weston-Super-Mare Technical College

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      Art & Design Foundation Diploma
  • Experience

    • Self-employed

      Jan 2001 - now
      Special Effects Creature, Prosthetics & Make-up Artist
    • Mach 1 Models & Effects

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
      Work placement
    • Crawley Creatures & Associates

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
      Work placement
    • Millennium FX

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

      Television: “Silent Witness” (Dead Corpse)Title: “The Fall Out” (Parts 1 & 2)Written by: Tony McHaleDirected by: Coky GiedroycSam assists the police in the investigation of a multi-vehicle collision that results in the death of eleven people. She is join by two new colleagues: Dr. Leo Dalton, an experienced pathologist from Sheffield, and Dr. Harry Cunningham, a new trainee pathologist who has just graduated from university. As they try to determine the cause of the accident, they find a severed arm that does not belong to any of the victims. They also have to deal with DCI Carol Deacon, whose role in the investigation appears to be not quite crystal clear to them. The mystery of the severed arm is soon cleared up when the police discover a body floating in a local river with only one arm. Sam decides to conduct her own investigation with little help from the police, however, DCI Deacon soon reveals to Harry that two of the men in the accident were undercover policemen, and realising that Sam is being manipulated, asks her to stay away. The police refuse to inform them of all the details, and soon, Sam’s interference has serious consequences. Harry continues to try and find a balance between detachment and compassion as one of the survivors of the crash seeks his assistance. Show less

      • Work placement

        Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
      • Work placement

        Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
    • Image FX

      Aug 2004 - Aug 2004

      Horror Film: “Wild Country” (Sculpting & Moulding Effects) Directed by Craig StrachanGabriel FilmsAfter being forced to give her baby boy up for adoption, Glasgow teenager Kelly Ann decides to go on a cross country hike through the Scottish Highlands with a group of friends. Kelly Ann's ex - boyfriend Lee then appears uninvited in an attempt to rekindle their relationship. Things do not go to plan however when Kelly Ann & Lee find an abandoned baby in the ruins of an old castle. As the teenage group attempt to get the baby to safety, a vicious, wolf-like beast appears from the darkness and begins to stalk the group, picking them off one by one. The group soon realise that they have to kill the creature or be killed themselves.IMAGE FX Bob Keen - "I was extremely pleased with the work that Michaela carried out for me including painting, sculpting and moulding. I was particularly impressed by the quality and high standards of Michaela's work and her attention to detail." Show less

      • Prosthetics

        Aug 2004 - Aug 2004
      • Prosthetics

        Aug 2004 - Aug 2004
    • Lubbdupp Films

      Jul 2013 - Jul 2013
      Creature Make-up Artist

      Horror Film: “The Tenant” (Creature Make-up Artist) Directed by Paul GilbertIn an empty room, under an empty bed, something is waiting...

    • Jonathan Whatmore

      Nov 2014 - Nov 2014
      Make-up Artist

      Psychological Drama Film: "Behind Closed Doors" (Make-up Artist) Directed by Jonathan WhatmoreA short film about domestic abuse

    • Christopher Parker

      Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
      Head of Make-up

      Horror Film: " Instinct " Directed by Christopher ParkerA man is trying to get his heavily pregnant girlfriend to safety in a zombie-infested world!Director, Christopher Parker - "Michaela was a very helpful and skilled collaborator who was able to adapt to what was asked of her with little time or preparation"Producer, Bethany Cook - "Michaela is a very talented individual who is hard working and devoted to working closely with her employers to create the best possible look for their characters" Show less

    • Pink Elephant

      Feb 2015 - Jul 2015
      Creature Make-up Designer & Creature Make-up Artist

      Film: “Dave Knight” (Creature Make-up Artist) Directed by Joshua Kahan'Dave Knight' is a pilot project for a web series, set in a fantasy world where magic and science collide. We join our hero Dave as he deals with the day-to-day duties of being a knight, as well as one of the last still in existence

    • Event

      Oct 2015 - Oct 2015
      Prosthetic Make-up
    • Shiroku Production SDN BHD

      Feb 2016 - Feb 2016
      Prosthetics

      Film : "Starfleet Academy" Directed by Darren Lee

    • Art Omnivores Ltd

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2016
      Make-up Artist

      Film: "Moose Limbs" Directed by Phillip HardyDoctor Tom Beaumont is half-man, half-deer and it's his first day as the new GP in a rural English town with a penchant for hunting. However, whilst Tom tries to get to the bottom of a mysterious outbreak amongst the townsfolk, many still greet him with hostility and prejudice.Producer, Syd Heather - "Having worked together on Moose Limbs, I quickly discovered that Michaela is a very meticulous make up artist and designer with a keen eye for detail which was great to witness. I can relate as I too take pride in understanding all the details. Michaela is a very warm, personable and welcoming person to have on set and will always apply herself whole heartedly and produce the best results she can regardless of time, budget or external filmmaking factors - which can be often in the unpredictable world of filmmaking!" Show less

    • Michaela Bayley

      May 2017 - May 2017
      Creature & Make-up Designer and Artist

      Exhibited works within Trade Event

    • Michaela Bayley

      Nov 2017 - Nov 2017
      Creature & Make-up Designer and Artist

      Exhibited works within Trade Event

    • Deep Thinker Films Ltd

      Apr 2018 - Apr 2018
      Creature Make-up Designer & Make-up Artist

      Music Promo

    • Bad Blood Films Limited

      Feb 2019 - May 2019
      Special FX Make-up & Prosthetics Supervisor
    • Son.im

      Sept 2019 - Sept 2019
      Model Maker
    • Rogue Creations FX

      Oct 2019 - Oct 2019
      Prosthetics (Mask Painter)
    • Constant Escape Productions

      Aug 2020 - Oct 2020
      Special FX Make-up & Prosthetics
    • Creatures Inc Ltd

      May 2021 - Oct 2021
      Creature FX

      Ant-Man And The Wasp Quantumania

    • Harleys Production Agency

      May 2021 - May 2021
      Make-up Artist

      Ericsson Commercial

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Barbicide Covid-19 Certification

      Professional Beauty Industry Training
      May 2020
    • DBS Checked

      TOTALCRB DISCLOSURE & BARRING SERVICE LIMITED
      Oct 2018
    • Safe Sets Covid-19 (Level A) for the Film and Video Production Industry

      Safe Sets International
      Jun 2020