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Stan Winston School is the world's premiere online destination for learning the art & technology of character creation from Award-winning industry professionals. As a pioneer, mentor, and industry leader, Stan Winston defined an era of practical effects unlike anything ever seen before. Now, his legacy lives on to inspire future generations of aspiring FX artists to learn their desired crafts through the Stan Winston School. Join the premier online community of artists and creators by visiting www.stanwinstonschool.com


Cinema Makeup School is dedicated to educating the next generation of makeup artists for the film, television, fashion and entertainment industries. We aim to provide students with all of the skills needed to succeed as makeup artists and to give them a solid foundation for any job they seek. In addition to makeup techniques, CMS students are taught professionalism, ethics, business, and history. Graduates of our school have a world of opportunity before them, and we strive to help our students reach their maximum potential.


Gnomon has educated many of the world’s best digital artists. Called "the MIT of visual effects" by Fast Company magazine, Gnomon offers a variety of educational options to help students reach their goals in the entertainment industry, with both degree and vocational certificate programs, specialized courses for high school students and over 100 individual courses for professional enrichment.