10/3 @ 1:00p: Special FX Makeup for Film

The Fourth Annual P21Fest

October 1st-4th, 2009

Saturday, October 3, 2009

1:00 pm - 2:45pm - WORKSHOP

SPECIAL FX MAKEUP FOR FILM with C. L. Zastrow & Chris Bowen
(individual ticket) (discount passes)

$10/FREE with VIP Pass
Upstairs @ International House Philadelphia
3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA (map)

A lot of people think blood fx are simply "red dye and corn syrup". This workshop says otherwise.

“Special FX Makeup for Film” focuses on forensic realism and special effects techniques in film. Forensics analyst C. L. Zastrow will talk about her experiences on film and television sets to help designers create realistic murder scenes after she has seen "the real thing" while Chris Bowen shows participants tips & tricks on how to make the most realistic FX possible with easy-to-obtain tools.

An exclusive signing of C.L. Zastrow's new book "Visions" to follow immediately after Workshop.

This workshop is not for faint of heart.

C. L. Zastrow is a native Michigander, holding Bachelor’s Degrees in both Instrumental Performance and TV/Film Production. After serving in the U.S. Navy, she became a Professional Firefighter/EMT/HAZMAT Technician. Ms. Zastrow has extensive experience in Forensic Science, K-9 Search and Rescue, and Evidence Detection. She studied Medicolegal Death Investigation at St. Louis University, and was awarded a Masters Degree in Forensic Toxicology from the University of Florida in 2005. She currently works for both State and Federal Government.

Ms. Zastrow is a member of the American College of Forensic Examiners, as well as the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts. She also holds a First Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.

She has appeared on Unsolved Mysteries, Crosstalk From Beyond, and other television programs.

Ms. Zastrow is available as a consultant on forensic issues, emergency services, stage combat, screenwriting, and working K-9 issues for stage, screen, and other venues. To contact Ms. Zastrow, visit www.zastrowvisions.com or pick up her newest book, "Visions" on Amazon.com.

Chris Bowen likes to describe himself as just a regular guy who has learned to do some obscure things really well. Educated at the Prestigious School of Visual Arts, his work has been published in Fangoria Magazine, Rue Morgue Magazine and Entertainment Weekly. He was chosen to compete on the Canadian Reality TV show "Making it Big" and won an award for best make-up in a US haunted attraction for his work at "Erebus" in Pontiac, MI, the world's largest haunted attraction according to Guinness. Best known for his work on Troma's newest film masterpiece "Poultrygeist! Night of the Chicken Dead". When Chris is not whipping up severed heads or zombie chickens in his shop, he can be found spending time with his wife and 3 year old daughter in Chester County PA. www.CynicalBastardStudios.com