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Sydney Quesnelle Films Principal Role in Lifetime Movie
New Image College Film Acting conservatory graduate Sydney Quesnelle has been blazing new trails. She recently filmed a large principle role in a lifetime movie

Josh Dohy Lead in Feature Film After 5 Callbacks!
Big news!! New Image College film acting conservatory graduate Josh Dohy is heading to Ontario after 5 callbacks to film the lead in a feature

Taylor Barron: Busy Working MUA in Vancouver
Today we are spotlighting NIC makeup graduate Taylor Barron for their work as a MUA in the film and tv industry! Taylor’s list of credits

Mishelle Alvarez Books Major Motion Capture Show
Congratulations to NIC film acting conservatory graduate Mishelle Alvarez who booked a major motion capture show! At New Image College, we train actors to be

Jan Sikora Books Netflix Show
New Image College Film Acting Conservatory graduate Jan Sikora books a Netflix show. Jan was a very dedicated and hard-working student, always willing to help

Iveta Duong is Published in Gris Magazine
Congratulations to NIC makeup graduate Iveta Duong for her work published in Gris Magazine! Our graduates are very talented, you can check out her page at the

NIC Grad Mike Li Books Netflix Show
In today’s spotlight…New Image College Film Acting Conservatory graduate Mike Li has booked a recurring character in a new Netflix original series! Mike has been

Alexis Sides Books “Grease” Prequel with Paramount
Breaking News! New Image College Film Acting Conservatory graduate Alexis Sides booked ”Grease: Rose of the Pink Ladies”- Paramount Pictures’ prequel to the iconic 1987

Acting Head Phil Granger in “Woodland” on Amazon Prime
Today we have exciting NIC Acting news…..Phil Granger, acting head here at NIC, stars in Woodland with actor Richard Harmon on Amazon Prime! Written and

Yu Matsushita books Stunt Actor on Kung Fu Season 2
Today we are congratulating NIC acting graduate Yu Matsushita for her BIG news booking a stunt actor part on Kung Fu season 2! Season 2

Blake Williams on Netflix
Congratulations to NIC acting conservatory graduate Blake Williams who just landed a recurring role on a Netflix show. That’s all we can say so far…so

Selina Loum in Blue Flame
Today we are spotlighting Selina Loum! Selina is a singer and actress and voice actress. You can find her in Blue Flame (The Lost City

Misaki Higashibppu is MUA on music video “Drifting Away”
Congratulations to Film Makeup Masters graduate Misaki Higashibppu for her work on the music video \”Drifting Away\” forAutograf Music with Kyle Reynolds directed by Michelle Kee

Graduate Kate Ely produces Constellations in February 2022
Attention NIC Community! NIC Acting graduate Kate Ely is producing a play called Constellations premiering in February 2022! Kate Ely is an award winning director

Jesse Peachment books CW\’s Legends of Tomorrow
Today we are congratulating New Image College Film Acting Conservatory graduate Jesse Peachment! Jesse just booked CW’s Legends of Tomorrow! Jesse was one of the

Maurcio Romero books role on Warner Brothers set and receives PR all in one day!
Before attending NIC Film Acting Conservatory, graduate Maurcio Romero had a great career as an actor in Mexican film and theatre. However, he decided to

Graduate Shabnam Piraee Major Success
Today we are celebrating NIC fashion and film makeup graduate: Shabnam Piraee. Since graduating, Shabnam worked as a Beauty Adviser at Shoppers Drug Mart, and

Saho Tashimo is at Mink Canvas Lash Co.
In today’s spotlight, we have…. Saho Tashimo! Saho just graduated from the NIC Nails Co-Op and then our Spa Co-Op! She works at Mink Canvas Lash

NIC Graduate Jaylene hired at Sephora on Robson
Congratulations to recent NIC makeup graduate Jaylene on her recent hire at Sephora on Robson! At NIC, we make sure that our graduates leave with

Michael Danell in “Zerene”
Today we are spotlighting NIC acting graduate Michael Danell who just booked and filmed a lead role in an independent film called “Zerene” by Couture

NIC Students are MUAs at Vancouver Fashion Week
Congratulations to NIC Makeup students Zohouri and Jaylene (@face_off_makeup21 and @perfect_______finish on instagram) for WORKING IT at Vancouver Fashion Week! What an amazing experience that

Gayle Yamamoto is “Mrs Tamaka” in Hallmark Movie!
Today we are celebrating NIC Acting graduate Gayle Yamamoto! Gayle just booked the role of Mrs Tamaka in the Hallmark movie “Coyote Creek Christmas”, and

Jessica Blanco Wins Palmas de Oro: Business Woman of the Year
And the award goes to….Jessica Blanco! Congratulations to NIC Acting Conservatory graduate Jessica Blanco (@jessicablancoc on instagram) who won Business Woman of the Year at

Hiroki Sakai is MUA for GMARO Magazine!
Check out NIC grad Hiroki Sakai’s work on hair and makeup up in this editorial for GMARO magazine @gmaromagazine entitled “FRIDAY NIGHT OUT!” Hiroki graduated

Head of Acting Phil Granger on MAID on Netflix
New Image College acting instructors are not only excellent instructors-they also do what they teach. Our own film acting conservatory acting department head: Philip Granger

Roberto Santana books Billy the Kid
Congratulations to our Co-op film acting student Roberto Santana who booked an actor role on Billy the Kid! He moved to Vancouver just last May,

Mary Galloway’s “Querencia” at CSAs
Dear NIC Community! We have big news, and we need YOUR help! New Image College Acting Conservatory graduate Mary Galloway’s (@missmgalloway on instagram) web series “Querencia” has been

Gurb Johal in Super Bowl Commercial
New Image College Film Acting Conservatory Graduate Gurb Johal has always had a big heart. We remember when he came in to audition for the

Mako Fujimoto in American Miniseries: Shōgun
Today we are congratulating current NIC Acting student Mako Fujimoto (@jimooom) for her role as “Shizu No Kata” in the upcoming American miniseries “Shōgun”! The

Alanna Burkholder Is Already On Set!
Here is NIC’s 2021 graduate Alanna Burkholder (@alannab.mua) already on set as Second Makeup Assistant. Congratulations Alanna! We knew you would thrive!

Francisco Cano on The Good Doctor
Introducing: Francisco Cano! A graduate of our acting program, Francisco can be seen on the TV Series: The Good Doctor, Siren, and The Healing Powers

NIC Instructor Raugi Yu is Director of Attic Trunk
Longtime New Image faculty member Raugi Yu (@raugi) heads to Edmonton to represent the feature film he directed called “Attic Trunk”! See it online Oct

Brone and His Branch Short Film Success
Behind the scenes shots from the film we created for our makeup students’s final project entitled: Brone and His Branch! Read on to find out

Laurence Adams Debut on Paramount
Today we are celebrating recent NIC Acting 101 graduate: Laurence Adams! Laurence just shot a new show that will debut on Paramount Plus called, Mayor

Congratulations NIC FILM Makeup Graduates!
Congratulations to our newest graduates of the NIC Film Makeup Masters program! We are so proud of all your hard work and dedication. We can’t

Head of Acting: Philip Granger on Netflix!
Today we are celebrating New Image College’s own acting department head: Philip Granger, who will be filming a new undisclosed Netflix series playing an important

NIC Instructor Raugi Directs Vancouver Fringe Play
Attention NIC community! Our very own NIC instructor Raugi Yu (@raugi on instagram) directed Vancouver Fringe shoe “Hi, My Name Is Jai” and it is

Tips From NIC Acting Alumni Mike Li
TIP #1: Get involved in the crew “It’s always difficult to fill every crew position in film, especially when lacking a budget. Those who show

NIC Student: Kylan McKenzie Books New Role
Congratulations for NIC student Kylan McKenzie who just booked the role of ”Captain Rosemand”! We love seeing the hard work of our students pay off!

NIC Instructor John E. Tracy in Yellowstone Season 4!
At New Image, our acting instructors are not only experts in their field, but many are currently working actors as well. This means that at

Marissa Zurita Working on Prosthetics for Netflix and Amazon Prime Video
Today we are spotlighting NIC SFX graduate: Marissa Zurita! Marissa graduated from New Image in 2017. Since then she returned to Mexico, and has worked

NIC Students are MUAs in “Switch City” awarded Best Film at VAFF
Current makeup student Daniela Rojas-Vizcaino (@nani_rouge) keyed Makeup Effects, assisted by current student Jaylene Ferreria (@perfect___finish) on SWITCH CITY, directed by Moheb Jindran (@mohebjin) which

Makeup Grad Jinx Working on Supergirl Season 6
Today we are spotlighting NIC SFX graduate: Jinx Isaacs @jinxisaacs! Jinx has just completed work on the makeup team of Supergirl season 6! You can

NIC Students Book Big Commercial
When casting directors look for actors, they look for the very best. And this week, two of our students auditioned amongst hundreds of actors, and

Dakota Daulby produces own film: Decay
NIC Graduate Dakota Daulby and his filmmaking partner, Harrison Houde recently produced a Sci-Fi film ”Decay” through their production company, Vesperia Films, in Los Angeles.

Toby Tzu-Jung Lee
Introducing: Toby Tzu-Jung Lee! Since graduating from NIC’s makeup program, Toby has worked as a successful makeup artist on many films and TV series including

Melissa Sahlstom: Major MUA Success
It’s time for a NIC graduate spotlight! Today we are introducing: Melissa Sahlstrom. Melissa is a film and television makeup artist located in Vancouver BC. She

The Plays of Our Ives is a SUCCESS
Congratulations to the cast and creative team of The Plays of Our Ives! At NIC, we’re always adapting. During the pandemic we filmed and edited