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Crypticon Seattle Makeup Contest

May 3, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Three people on stage at Crypticon Seattle, one holding a giant $1,000 check, another in costume holding a turtleā€”part of the thrilling Makeup Contest.

CRYPTICON EVENT

5-7 fx makeup artists will apply a unique horror makeup on a model, before a live audience.

The Crypticon Seattle Makeup Competition celebrates its 14th year.

SPONSORED BY:

Stan Winston School of Character Arts is honoring the grand prize winner with a 1-year subscription to their service. The 1st runner up will receive a 3 month subscription to their service, and 2nd runner up will receive a 1 month subscription.

Stan Winston School – Online Courses with Hollywood’s FX Masters

Welcome to our new sponsor, Raptor Props! Raptor Props and Raptor FX Studio is awarding a cash prize to the Grand prize winner.

Raptor Props | Props – SFX – Education

Cast of Thousands Studio is awarding the Grand Prize winner an RBFX foam prosthetic, and education/studio time for the 1st and 2nd runners-up competitors.

Cast of Thousands Studio | Award Winning, Dick Smith trained SFX, beauty artist, sculptor. I.A.T.S.E 488

Abby’s Air FX is awarding our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th runners-up competitors personal instruction time.

Abby’s Air FX | Airbush Artist, Educator, Makeup FX for film

For application and rules go to MAKEUP CONTEST – (crypticonseattle.com) for details. The Contest is closed to new applicants for 2024.

Event Location:

Venue

Northwest Ballroom 3