Paula has provided creative direction for makeup and hair to the entertainment industry for the last fifteen years. During her career, she has worked on a wide variety of projects including television series, commercials, editorials, fashion shows, and film. Paula has also served as a department head for several independent films and has a passion for engaging with directors, cast, and crew to ensure the success of any production. The following links segment Paula's recent work by production type.
Paula has provided creative hair and makeup design for a wide range of fashion and editorial content, both print and video, as well as live events. A few examples of projects that Paula has worked on include:
- LA Fashion Week
- People Magazine
- OTIS Fashion Show
- Nina Ricci Fall Fashion Show
- In Style Fashion Show
- Variety
- Lucky
- Bride
- Signature Kitsch
- ABC Upfront, Press Junkets
- Golden Globe Awards
- Camie Awards
- Mocchino Fashion Show
- PS2 Fashion Show
Paula has extensive experience preparing actors for film and TV, having worked as both key makeup artist and hair stylist as well as department head on numerous productions. A few examples of projects Paula has worked on include:
- Miss Stevens, independent film featuring Lilly Rabe
- Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You, documentary film featuring George Clooney
- Music Hall of Fame Tribute to Ringo Starr, documentary featuring Dave Grohl
- The Invitation, independent film directed by Karyn Kusama
- Women in Comedy, documentary featuring Jane Lynch and Sarah Silverman
- Upendo, independent film directed by Jeremy Ian Thomas
- Return to Zero, film featuring Minnie Driver
- Go For Sisters, a John Sayles film featuring Edward James Olmos
- HGTV - Over Your Head
- AOL Home Improvement Series
- E! Entertainment, press segments
- Fergie, 'Big Girls Don't Cry' music video
- Gene Simmons Family Jewels, promo spots
Paula is experienced with delivering results in fast-paced environments, from the production of high-end spots for the Super Bowl to budget-conscious infomercials. A few examples of Paula's commercial work include:
- Coca Cola Company
- Budweiser
- Frito-Lay
- NesCafe
- Subway
- Shell
- Ford Motors
- Weber
- KettleWorx
- Back Bubble
- Sage Spoonfuls
- Brushbie
- Robbins Brothers
- Rush Fit Fitness
- Meta Ball
Contact: pjscarpino@gmail.com, 1-310-993-8617