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Makeup Department Head: Tegan Taylor
In this episode, we sit down with makeup department head Tegan Taylor to explore the craft, innovation, and collaboration behind creating character through makeup in film and television.
Tegan shares how her path into the industry began at a young age, growing up surrounded by film and theater in Los Angeles, and breaks down what it really means to be a makeup artist at the highest level. From running entire departments and managing teams, budgets, and timelines, to working closely with directors, actors, and producers to bring characters to life, this conversation offers a detailed look at both the creative and logistical demands of the role. She also takes us behind the scenes of Avatar, where she helped invent the makeup process for facial capture — developing entirely new products and techniques that didn’t previously exist.
Beyond the technical craft, this episode explores the human side of the work — from navigating creative differences and supporting actors in vulnerable moments, to the importance of communication, adaptability, and maintaining a sense of balance in high-pressure environments. It’s a thoughtful look at what it takes to build trust on set, evolve with an ever-changing industry, and ultimately use your work in service of a larger story.
Tegan’s credits include:
THE SUBSTANCE (2025)
NATIONAL TREASURE (2022-2023)
AMERICAN CRIME (2017)
GILMORE GIRLS: A YEAR IN A LIFE (2016)
THE WEDDING RINGER (2015)
AVATAR (2009)
MR. & MRS. SMITH (2005)
THE POLAR EXPRESS (2004)
NCIS (2003)
And many more…
Follow Tegan and her work below:
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0853242/
Website: https://tegantaylor.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mstegantaylor/
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By Christina ChironnaIn this episode, we sit down with makeup department head Tegan Taylor to explore the craft, innovation, and collaboration behind creating character through makeup in film and television.
Tegan shares how her path into the industry began at a young age, growing up surrounded by film and theater in Los Angeles, and breaks down what it really means to be a makeup artist at the highest level. From running entire departments and managing teams, budgets, and timelines, to working closely with directors, actors, and producers to bring characters to life, this conversation offers a detailed look at both the creative and logistical demands of the role. She also takes us behind the scenes of Avatar, where she helped invent the makeup process for facial capture — developing entirely new products and techniques that didn’t previously exist.
Beyond the technical craft, this episode explores the human side of the work — from navigating creative differences and supporting actors in vulnerable moments, to the importance of communication, adaptability, and maintaining a sense of balance in high-pressure environments. It’s a thoughtful look at what it takes to build trust on set, evolve with an ever-changing industry, and ultimately use your work in service of a larger story.
Tegan’s credits include:
THE SUBSTANCE (2025)
NATIONAL TREASURE (2022-2023)
AMERICAN CRIME (2017)
GILMORE GIRLS: A YEAR IN A LIFE (2016)
THE WEDDING RINGER (2015)
AVATAR (2009)
MR. & MRS. SMITH (2005)
THE POLAR EXPRESS (2004)
NCIS (2003)
And many more…
Follow Tegan and her work below:
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0853242/
Website: https://tegantaylor.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mstegantaylor/