Gristina Pahmann
Makeup artist: Melchior the Apothecary. The Executioner’s Daughter.
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GRISTINA PAHMANN (b. 1976) embarked on her career as a makeup artist in 1994. Throughout the initial two decades, she primarily focused on theatrical makeup but also contributed her expertise to several TV series. Since 2018, Gristina has diversified her skills by delving into the creation of special effects. Currently, she is actively engaged as a film makeup artist, special effects artist, and designer. In addition to her creative endeavors, Gristina has been imparting knowledge in special effects makeup, serving as an instructor for the past 10 years to aspiring makeup artists.
Nominee: 2021 JUSSI AWARDS, FINLAND - nominee Best Makeup Designer “Goodbye Soviet Union”
Awards: 2023 EFTA (Estonian Film and TV Awards) Winner: Best Makeup Designer “Melchior the Apothecary. The Ghost”
2023 "Vari" Makeup Designer (Taska Film, Apollo) post production
2023 "Isolated" (EST/FIN) special makeup artist
2022 "Birthday Girl" - Makeup Designer (Nordisk Film (DEN) / Nafta Film
2022 "Azrael" - Makeup Department Head, SFX Makeup Artist (Homeless Bob /Paramount Pictures) post production
2021 "Fools of Fame" - Makeup Designer (Taska Film, Apollo)
2021 "The Knocking" - Makeup Designer (Nafta Films, Solar Films (FIN))
2020 "Apothecary Melchior" - Makeup Designer (Nafta,Apollo, Angels)
2019 "JAIK" theatrical film - Makeup Designer (Von Krahl Theatre)
2019 "Tenet" - extras - hairdressing in Estonia (Warner Bros)
2019 "Erna at War" - extras makeup artist (Nimbus Film (Denmark) / Nafta Films)
2018 “Goodbye Soviet Union" - Makeup Designer (Bufo (Finland) / Exitfilm )