As part of the wonderful series of talks organized by Joana Granero for Fashion & Cinema, the Glasgow-born make up artist will present a screening of Neil Jordan’s 1992 film ‘The Crying Game’ and will participate in a Q&A moderated by Prof. Maria Delgado.
One might argue that in a film, make-up artists are even more important than costume designers. And you know how I feel about the importance of costumers, so that’s a big statement coming from me. But arguably, actors and actresses spend a lot of time in close-ups, where the camera can read every movement of their faces and, sometimes unforgivingly, trace every wrinkle and pore.
So picking the mind of a cinematic make-up artist in the flesh is just what the doctor ordered for this film aficionado. Only thing is… I won’t be in London on the 15th of May, when Morag Ross will be at London’s Ciné Lumière to present a screening of The Crying Game, one of the films she designed make-up looks for, followed by a conversation with Professor and Vice Principal (Research and Knowledge Exchange) at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (University of London), Prof. Maria Delgado. What a night!
Organized by the ever great Joana Granero and her initiative Fashion & Cinema, the evening will begin with the onstage Q&A, followed by the film, and those attending will not only be treated to some great cinema and a sparkling conversation, but also a glass of cold (or warm, whatever rocks your boat!) beer, compliments of Cruzcampo.
Of course, Morag Ross is a legend in film. She is the trusted collaborator of the likes of Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, and the award-winning make-up designer who has created and continues to create the look of characters who have captured our hearts on the big, and little screen, for the past 40 years. Most recently, she was nominated for the BAFTA Craft Awards, for her work on the STARZ historical series Mary and George, starring Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine, as her son.
During this masterclass, describing much of her career, Ross will discuss her collaborations with directors, actors and costume designers on films such as The Room Next Door (2024), Tár (2022), Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007), The Aviator (2004), Lost in Translation (2003), and Caravaggio (1986).
Morag was born in Glasgow, where she graduated from the Glasgow School of Art, before moving to London to train at the BBC Make-Up department, where she worked for several years, before moving on to the film industry.
Over the past 25 years she has worked with many wonderful directors and actors including Martin Scorsese, Sofia Coppola, Julie Christie, Tilda Swindon, Jude Law, Amy Adams, Cate Blanchett & Julianne Moore. Ross has won 2 international Make-Up awards and 3 BAFTA awards for best Make-Up. She is brand ambassador for Japanese beauty and skincare brand SUQQU and maintains a close working relationship with Armani Beauty.
To purchase tickets for the evening, check out the Ciné Lumière website.