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Check below everything that is happening at NIC!
What’s going on at the campus, upcoming events, successful stories and much more.
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
Erika Hau Triple Books!
NIC Film Conservatory Graduate Erika Hau books again, again and again. Through the pandemic, Erika’s path to success was a roller coaster ride, but Erika
Beverly Hoy: MUA on Firefly Lane on Netflix
Beverly Hoy is a makeup artist, hairstylist, and lash extension technician. She has worked as a key makeup artist on Netflix’s “Firefly Lane”, “Home Before
Blake Williams Books HUGE Role on Netflix Series
Update! NIC Acting Conservatory graduate Blake Williams has just booked a huge role on a Netflix series! Blake has always worked with focus and intention,
Welcoming New NIC Teachers: Travis Turner
Today we are welcoming our new instructor: Travis Turner! Travis Turner is a talented voice artist with a long history of success in the film,
Head of Acting Phil Granger in Cosmic Dawn
Attention! NIC’s own Phil Granger plays “Deiter” in sci-fi thriller, Cosmic Dawn. Cosmic Dawn is directed and written by Jefferson Moneo, and stars Camille Rowe,
Welcoming New NIC Teachers: Oliver Rice
Today we are welcoming another new NIC teacher: Oliver Rice! We are so excited that Olivier is now apart of the New Image Community. Keep
Documentary Filming at NIC
Last Thursday, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, Shalini Kantayya, with a long track record of creating films that lead to meaningful public education filmed NIC graduate Aleysha
Welcoming New NIC Teachers: Fei Ren
NIC would like to warmly welcome a new NIC acting instructor: Fei Ren. She can be seen in various lead roles in TV series such as
Jarelle De’Von Hepburn On Lucifer
Turned on the TV and who did we see? None other than past NIC graduate Jarelle De’Von Hepburn on Lucifer! Great to see you Jarelle!
Pride-Themed Nail Competition
Our nail tech students competed in a pride-themed nail competition to close out Pride Month! We are so proud of their creative and beautiful designs.
NIC Adapting
NIC will be featuring group 58\’s work LIVE for the first time in a year and a half! We are so excited. Featured here is
Stephanie Van Dyck: Circus Artist, Radio Host, Actor
Introducing NIC graduate: Stephanie Van Dyck! Stephanie is an actor, professional circus artist, and on air host at @mountainfmradio! Recently, you can find her in
New Voice Over Studio Open!
Attention NIC Community! Our voice over studio is now open at 987 Granville St! Our studio is great for music demos, highlighting special skills, recording
Yuki Morita in The Midnight Club on Netflix
Today we are spotlighting NIC graduate: Yuki Morita! Yuki grew up in Tokyo, Japan, and moved to Vancouver to study acting here at NIC. Since
Dakota Daulby in Black Summer on Netflix
More graduate success! Dakota Daulby is in Black Summer on Netflix now! You can look for him in episodes 2 and 3! Dakota has accumulated
Mike Li in Dwayne Johnson’s Blockbuster: Skyscraper
Today we are spotlighting NIC graduate: Mike Li! Mike landed his first feature film role in Dwayne Johnson’s blockbuster Skyscraper in 2018. He has accumulated
Dakota Vegh: Writer/Actor From Langley, BC
Introducing: Dakota Vegh! Dakota hails from Langley, BC where he began acting at a young age before attending NIC’s acting program. Most recently, Dakota wrote
