About Me

Hi my name is Mel Cooper, I’m a SFX Makeup Artist based in Hobart Tasmania.


I have always had an interest in anything creative and theatrical. As I got older my love for all things Fantasy and Sci Fi grew into a passionate hobby, as I spent hours planning my makeup and costume for friends Halloween parties.


I quickly realised that this was the path for me and I took a couple of small classes but I wanted more. I continued to teach myself and make my own prosthetics. I applied to a Makeup FX School in America and have been studying my Advanced Diploma while working as a freelance makeup artist on all kinds of Films, Photo Shoots, Theatre productions and Festivals. I have a broad range of makeup skills and specialise in SFX Makeup - Sculpting, Character and Creature design. Custom made Prosthetics. Bodypainting, Sci Fi and Fantasy Creatures. Old Age, Horror and Gore, Blood FX, Moulding/Life casting, Bridal, Formals, Theatre and Stage Makeup.

I am always on the look out for new models for upcoming projects and photo shoots and love collaborating with other artists or anyone that is interested in this area of makeup.

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Short Film - Tikoloshe - Special Makeup Effects Artist
Stranger With My Face Film Festival - Special Makeup Effects Artist
Short Film - Wing and a Prayer - Special Makeup Effects Artist
Short Film - Demon Baby - Special Makeup Effects Artist
Feature Film - Blood Hunt -Special Makeup Effects Artist
Feature Film - Macbeth - Prosthetic Makeup Artist
TV Commercial - Four Roses - Makeup Artist
TV Commercial - Banjos - Makeup Artist
Short Film - The Whispers in the Wind - Special Makeup Effects Artist
Short Film - Slashed - Special Makeup Effects Artist
Short Film - Cupcake - Special Makeup Effects Artist
Short Film - Exit, Pursued by a Bear - Creature Design
Short Film - Apple Head - Creature Design