ALENASFX
aka Alena Nadine Xandra
special fx
about me
Alena Nadine Xandra a.k.a. @AlenaSfx is a killer sfx artist who is very much hip with the kids. As of today, she has worked on television, short films, photoshoots, circus, theatre and an abundance of collaborations. She is always ecstatic to work with humans and any old mythical creatures. She predominantly enjoys events, has a bubbly personality and a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious communication skills. She has qualifications in Diploma of Screen & Media (Specialist in Make-Up Service), she is a movie buff who is studying Bachelors of Film & Video.
SKILLS|ABILITIES
Screen & Media Make Up, Sfx and Prosthetics, Body Painting
Wig Making and Facial Hair Knotting. Have basic skills on hair.
Continuity - Understanding script breakdown of hair, makeup and wig.
Test Shots - Making sure of the make-up.
All information dedicated to test shots and producing good test shots.
Strong grasp of colour theory. Have worked on many diverse skin tones.
Excellent attention to detail, Multitasker and work well under pressure.
Able to make executive decisions/choices.
INSPO FOR FILM
INSPO FOR SPECIAL FX
Industry Experience
TELEVISION
“Made of Stars”, Melbourne Arena — Victorian State School Spectacular 2019
September 2019
HEAD OF MAKE-UP: Nikki Domm
ROLE: Make-Up Artist
LIVE PERFORMANCES
“Carnival of Shadows”, St Kilda — Theatre
JUNE 2019
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: City of Shadows
ROLE: Make-Up Artist & Facepainter
“Dispersion”, Prahran — Circus Arts
JUNE 2019
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: National Institute of Circus Arts
ROLE: Make-Up Artist & Bodypainter
PHOTOSHOOTS
Ziggy and Miles Johnston (Musicians), Chapel St— For Promotional Use
AUG 2019
PHOTOGRAPHER: working under the direction of Brett Watson
ROLE: Hair, Make-Up Artist & Stylist
Dark & Light, Docklands — Editorial
JULY 2019
PHOTOGRAPHER: working under the direction of Keith John Costelo
ROLE: Make-Up Artist
Gel Lights, Chapel St — Editorial
JULY 2019
PHOTOGRAPHER: working under the direction of Brett Watson
ROLE: Hair, Make-Up Artist & Stylist
Grease, Soda Rock Diner — Project
JUNE 2019
PHOTOGRAPHER: working under the direction of Keith John Costelo and Julia Krivoshev
ROLE: Hair & Make-Up Artist
Bubonic Plague, Chapel St — Project
MAY 2019
PHOTOGRAPHER: working under the direction of Brett Watson
ROLE: Hair & SFX Make-Up Artist
Cabaret, Chapel St — Theatre
APRIL 2019
PHOTOGRAPHER: working under the direction of Andres Mejia and Michael Scarano
ROLE: Hair & Make-Up Artist
Skull & Festival Look, Malaysia — Editorial
APRIL 2019
PHOTOGRAPHER: working under the direction of Nor Aiman Photography a.k.a. synchroflash.studio
ROLE: Hair, Make-Up Artist, Facepainter & Stylist
FILM
“Bella Donna”, Southbank — Short Film
MAY 2019
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: Gabby Langham, Melb University
ROLE: Hair Artist
Behind The Scenes for Photoshoot
Behind The Scenes for Theatre
Behind The Scenes for Film
Behind The Scenes for Television
Behind The Scenes for Beauty
Behind The Scenes for Special FX
