BACKGROUND
Peta Hastings diverse body of work as a make-up artist spans over two decades in Film, Television, Fashion, Advertising, Corporate and Special Events.
In 2003 Peta received an AFI nomination for her creative work on the sketch comedy series “Big Bite” which propelled the careers of performers such as ‘Chris Lilley’ (Summer Heights High) and Andrew O’Keefe (Weekend Sunrise).
Peta studied Make-up at Film Makeup Technology (now known as ACMUSE) graduating with distinction in 1988. Her studies continued in Hair at Pivot Point Hairdressing College, Air brushing, Blood and Gore, Prosthetic Manufacture and Application.
Much of Peta’s work has been in Feature Film and Television production.
Most recently completing the Australian Epic “Cloudstreet” adapted from Miles Franklin award winning novelist Tim Winton.
Recent feature film credits include J. Soto’s “Needle” staring Perth’s own Jessica Marais.
“My Year without Sex” from acclaimed director Sarah Watt staring Sacha Horler and Matt Day
“Irresistible” staring Susan Sarandon and Emily Blunt filmed in 2005
and “Tom White“, featuring a homeless Colin Friels and Bill Hunter.
Peta has been involved with many short films working with rising Directors such as Julius Avery (The Tank and Jerry Can). Also on student films for Victoria’s Swinburne School of Film and Television and recently for the WA screen Academy and WAAPA.
Peta’s television credits include the above mentioned “Cloudstreet” , also AFI award winning “The King” – the story of Graham Kennedy, “Blue Heelers“, “Big Bite” – Sketch Comedy Series (Nominated for an AFI in the Open Craft Category), “John Safran V’s God“, “Secret Life of Us“, “Stingers” – and many, many others.
When not contracted to a production Peta freelances in the areas of TVC production, print advertising, corporate production , wedding and special events.
