Shannon Renee
In The Pretty Department: The Business of Makeup for Television & Film, multi-award-nominated makeup artist Shannon Renee pulls back the curtain on one of the most interesting departments in entertainment production. With more than 25 years of experience working in television and film, she shares the real-world knowledge that aspiring and professional makeup artists are rarely taught.This is not a beauty tutorial book filled with makeup looks or product suggestions. Instead, The Pretty Department is an honest, behind-the-scenes guide to navigating the business side of working on set. From call sheets and continuity to set etiquette, contracts, kit management, production politics, professionalism, and building a lasting career, Shannon Renee offers readers an inside look at what it truly takes to succeed in the industry.Blending personal stories, practical advice, industry terminology, and production insight, this book serves as both a mentor and roadmap for makeup artists who want to move beyond passion and into paid professional work in television and film.Whether you are an aspiring artist, a beauty professional transitioning into production, or simply curious about how 'the pretty department' really operates behind the scenes, this book delivers the knowledge, confidence, and perspective needed to thrive in one of entertainment’s most demanding industries.Because on set, beauty is only part of the job - professionalism is everything.
