Question for any professional makeup artists with film/television experience?

I am a graduate of Joe Blasco looking to advance my career. My goal is to work in television. I currently reside in Orlando, FL %26amp; as you may know that doesn't host many possibilities. I have the ability to live pretty much anywhere in the US, but don't have plans to throw myself into LA or NY right now. I am willing to do what it takes portfolio wise %26amp; I am working on expanding that now. I know for example the series One Tree Hill is filmed in Wilmington, NC %26amp; I would love to have the opporturnity to apprentice or assist on a real set. How do I make that happen?Question for any professional makeup artists with film/television experience?
Well the good news is that you got the education and you are getting that portfolio together. The issue with TV shows is this, almost all of them take fill in's, assistants, and full time artists from local agencies. That's just how it's done. The way around that is to try and find out (read the credits on shows) who the artists are working on the shows and try and find their website or contact information. You can try to email them directly to ask if they need a ';free'; assistant. Don't expect to get paid because they are given paid assistants from the local agencies. Some artists will be snippy about this approach but occasionally you run across an artist who is happy to help. Try finding out what agencies cover your area and contact them. They may be able to use you as a fill in assistant without being signed to the agency. I know this happens sometimes. Just make sure in both instances that you have a well put together portfolio. Also, if you have any skills like airbrushing make sure to let them know. Almost all TV shows now days are done via airbrush foundation so they are HDTV friendly. TV is kind of an elusive thing to get into. Some of its luck, some of it's having an awesome well put together portfolio, some of it's knowing the right people and networking with other artists and some of it is finding the right agency. Also, see if you can find the contact information for the station you want to work for. Call and ask who provides their artists. If you really want it, you are going to have to do some serious legwork to get it but it can be done. Good Luck! :)