A Little About Ms. April Chatman-Royce

A Brief Biography by Nico Lynn Howard

Don't be fooled, April may be little but her presence and accomplishments are huge. A talented make-up artist trained at the legendary Complections International School in Toronto, Canada. April also has the unique perspective of a background in fine art from the Tyler School of Art of Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her range includes not only complete technical understanding, but a strong eye for aesthetics as relevant to the most beautiful and hideous creatures she creates. You can be certain April will enter every set excited and cracking jokes while maintaining complete professionalism.

April's Professional Resumé

Feature Films

The Nail: The Stories of Joey Nardone makeup dept. head

• Company: 2nd Generation Films
• Director: James Quattrochi
• Executive Producer: Tony Luke Jr.
• Cast: William Forsythe, Tony Danza, Dayanara Torres, Leo Rossi
• IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1225698/

Dare key makeup artist

• Company: Gigantic Pictures
• Director: Adam Salky
• Executive Producer: Mary Jane Skalski
• Cast: Emmy Rossum, Zach Gilford, Ana Gasteyer, Sandra Bernhard, Alan Cumming
• IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1241316/

Bottleworld key makeup and hair

• Company: Bottleworld LLC.
• Director: Alexander Smith
• Executive Producer: Thomas Karl
• Cast: Mya, Scott Wilson, Christopher Denham
• IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1192618/

Tooth & Nail key makeup artist

• Company: Morningstar Films
• Director: Mark Young
• Executive Producers: Jeffery Erb, Michael Madsen, Joe Nicolo, Corey Large, Jordan Yale Levine, Alan Pao, Jason Pires, Franco Sama, F.X. Vitolo
• Cast: Rachel Miner, Rider Strong, Robert Carradine, Michael Madsen, Vinnie Jones, Michael Kelly
• IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0922642/

Short Films

Dire Straights key makeup artist

• Company: Chapman University
• Director: Carolina Roca-Smith

Elmer and Iris key makeup and hair

• Company: MGL Films
• Director: Matthew Garrett
• Executive Producer: Thomas Rondinella

Other Projects

Cathe Freidrich: 4 day split series asst. makeup artist

• Company: NFL Productions
• Cast: Cathe Freidrich

The Family Rubin key makeup and hair

• Company: Catfish Studios
• Director: Matthew Garrett
• Executive Producer: Thomas Rondinella

Inner Wang key makeup and hair

• Director: Michelle Pollino

Fable key makeup and hair

• Company: Fable Productions
• Director: Stephanie Simpson

Members Only key makeup and hair

• Company: Frame Line
• Director: Carolina Roca-Smith
• Executive Producer: Carolina Roca-Smith

Mirth key makeup artist

• Company: Lighthouse Productions

TV Teasers makeup artist

• Company: The Canadian Film Centre

View April's Portfolio

... Is Unfortunately Under Construction

Even though April's Photo Gallery is currently under construction due to the fact that her webmaster is currently on tour with his band (or has returned from tour but is too busy (lazy) to help her finish it). However, do not fret! You are still able to view April's work by visiting her Flickr account.

Please check back soon!

We'll have it all set up by the time your return!

... unless you just go off to check your email and come right back. That's just not fair.