Sandra Koepper truly puts the "Art" in makeup artistry. Originally trained as a photographer and fine artist, she found herself constantly being requested to do makeup on her subjects for her edgy environmental portraits. Her quest for excellence in her art led her to attend one the most respected cosmetic arts schools and to later teach there.

With over 17 years experience in print, commercials, award winning films and television shows, she brings a unique perspective to the makeup industry. Sandra's most current feature film resume includes the 2010 release of "The Last Airbender," directed by M. Night Shyamalan and "Unstoppable." Other films include "Die Hard 4" with Bruce Willis, "Reservation Road" with Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo, and Jennifer Connelly, "The Invasion" with Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig, "Invincible" with Mark Wahlberg and Greg Kinnear, "Evan Almighty" with Steve Carrel and Morgan Freeman, "Annapolis" with James Franco and Tyrese Gibson, M. Night Shyamalan's "The Village", John Water's "A Dirty Shame", "National Treasure" with Nicolas Cage, "Head of State" with Chris Rock, "Jersey Girl" with Ben Affleck and George Carlin, "Minority Report" with Tom Cruise, "Traffic" with Michael Douglas and more.

Her ongoing relationship with HBO has resulted in 4 successful and challenging seasons on "The Wire" using makeup and special makeup effects to design hauntingly believable characters living with drug addiction and violence. Her other award winning HBO movies and mini-series credits include "The Corner", "Something The Lord Made" and "Shot in the Heart". She has also worked on many network episodic series such as "Homicide: Life on the Street", "The West Wing", "The District" and numerous television pilots.

Always evolving, Sandra's creative spirit drives her to explore new methods and techniques to keep her on the cutting edge of the business. She loves to share her knowledge and wisdom of the craft through teaching and she brings passion, enthusiasm and integrity to all the projects she touches.

Current Resume

FEATURE FILMS

“The Last Airbender” Feature 2010 KEY(2ND)
“Confessions of a Shopaholic” Feature 2009 KEY(2ND)
“When in Rome” Feature 2009 KEY(2ND)
“Reservation Road” Feature 2007 KEY(2ND)
“Live Free or Die Hard” Feature 2007 KEY(2ND) DC
“The Invasion” Feature 2007 KEY(2ND)
“Fields of Freedom” Feature 2006 KEY(2ND)
“Head of State” Feature 2003 KEY(2ND)
“Invincible” Feature 2006 (1970’s) 2ND(3RD)


“Unstoppable” Feature 2010 Add’l makeup
“My One and Only” Feature 2009 (1950’s) Add’l makeup
“Evan Almighty” Feature 2007 Add’l makeup
“We Fight to Be Free” Feature 2007 (1700’s) Add’l makeup
“Rocket Science” Feature 2007 Add’l makeup
“Lady In The Water” Feature 2006 Add’l makeup
“Annapolis” Feature 2006 Add’l makeup
“The Village” Feature 2004 Add’l makeup
“A Dirty Shame” Feature 2004 Add’l makeup
“National Treasure” Feature 2004 Add’l makeup
“Stateside” Feature 2004 Add’l makeup
“Jersey Girl” Feature 2004 Add’l makeup
“Minority Report” Feature 2002 Add’l makeup
“Traffic” Feature 2000 Add’l makeup
“The Replacements” Feature 2000 Add’l makeup

“Step Up 2: The Streets” Feature 2008 DEPT. HEAD
“Death Row The Tournament” Short Film 1998 DEPT. HEAD
“So Long Suckers” Short Film 1998 (1960’s) DEPT. HEAD
“He’s Just Not That Into You” Feature 2008 JenniferConnelly: MD


TELEVISION

”America’s Most Wanted” FOX Series 2000 DEPT.HEAD Segment
“The Wire” HBO Series 2002-2008 KEY(2ND)
“Something The Lord Made” HBO Movie 2004 (1930’s-70’s) KEY(2ND)
“The Service” ABC Pilot 2004 KEY(2ND)
“Shot In The Heart” HBO Movie 2001 (1940’s-70’s) KEY(2ND)
“The District” CBS Series 2000 & 2003 KEY(2ND) DC
“Homicide: Life Everlasting” NBC Movie of the Week 2000 KEY(2ND)
”The West Wing” NBC Series 1999-2001 KEY(2ND) DC
”Homicide: Life On The Street” NBC Series 1998-1999 Ep.714-End KEY(2ND)
”Me & My Hormones” ABC Afterschool Special 1996 KEY(2ND)
“The Corner” HBO Mini Series 2000 2ND(3RD)
“Young Americans” WB Series 2000 Add’l

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