Newport Beach Film Festival Archives

IEEE President Cover Shot | Professional Makeup Artist

As a professional makeup artist, I had the luck of collaborating with Peter Adams photographer on an IEEE cover shot featuring president and CEO Kathleen A. Kramer. We shot these images in San Diego, California in a studio location inside the University of San Diego.

Kathleen A. Kramer is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of San Diego in California, USA. She worked to develop new engineering programs as a founding member of the faculty and eventually became the chair of electrical engineering, then serving as Director of Engineering (2004–2013), providing academic leadership for all of the university’s engineering programs. Her teaching interests are in the areas of signal processing, mechatronics and robotics, and communication systems.

About IEEE: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a global professional association focused on technological advancement in electrical engineering, electronics, computer science, and related areas. Established in 1884 as the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE).

Peter Adams is a California based photographer whose work includes portraits and reportage for editorial and corporate clients. His focus on the technology industry has lead him to photograph a wide range of inventors, computer scientists, robots and CEOs. Peter’s background in the technology industry enables him to develop a unique rapport with his subjects and tell stories that communicate complex concepts. Peter is based near Los Angeles in Ojai, California and travels extensively.

I had an amazing time collaborating with IEEE, Kathleen Kramer and Peter Adams as a professional makeup artist, I hope to create a long-lasting relationship with them in the future.

I constantly post about hair and makeup trends, please visit my Los Angeles makeup artist and hair stylist page here: https://www.instagram.com/lucabuzas/

To see more of my work please visit my portfolio page here: https://lucabuzas.com/porfolio-2/

Funables Commercial | Los Angeles Hair and Makeup Artist

As a Los Angeles hair and makeup artist, I had the luck of working with Funables on their commercial shoot.

About Funables: Funables are fruit snacks. But not just any fruit snacks. Every treat you pull out of the bag is a morsel of fun just waiting to happen. They’re permissible treats you can feel good about serving — anytime, any place. They create their snacks to not only be something that satisfies a kid’s need to nibble between breakfast and lunch, or on that road trip to grandma’s house. They create them to spark joy and creativity, from the fun fruit snacks shapes right down to the snacks-periences you’ll find on each box.

The commercial was produced by Day 1 Agency, they work with the world’s leading brands to shape, share, and fuel stories that stop people in their scrolls. For them, every day is day one. An opportunity to start fresh, find a new angle, and let their creativity and curiosity lead them to the unexpected. They’re fueled by first day energy and they make it count. Investing in their relationships is where it all starts.

The commercial was directed by Justin Lazernik.

Justin has directed campaigns and ads with world’s biggest celebrities across film, music, sports and politics (George Clooney, Jennifer Lawrence, Matt Damon, Post Malone, Hillary Clinton and more) and worked with some of the most prominent brands (Star Wars, Marvel, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, Coca-Cola, Ford, Nature Valley, Lyft, Amazon and e.l.f. Cosmetics).

The award-winning, viral content he’s creatively directed has garnered over 300 million organic views, trended on YouTube/Twitter/Reddit and secured placement on national television (Good Morning America, Today, and others).

I had an amazing time collaborating with D1A and Funables as a Los Angeles hair and makeup artist, I hope to create a long-lasting relationship with them in the future.

I constantly post about hair and makeup trends, please visit my professional makeup artist page here: https://www.instagram.com/lucabuzas/

To see more of my work please visit my portfolio page here: https://lucabuzas.com/porfolio-2/

Rare Beauty Collaboration | Clean Beauty Makeup Artist

As a clean beauty makeup artist, I had the luck of collaborating with Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez. Rare Beauty is an American cosmetics company founded by singer and actress Selena Gomez.

Launched on September 3, 2020, the brand takes its name from Gomez’s third studio album, Rare (2020). Rare Beauty is sold through its official website and Sephora stores in multiple regions.

I have received a full set of makeup, including foundations, concealers, blushes, mascara, eye shadows and setting powders for my makeup kit. I love using them on my clients because Rare Beauty products are formulated with a mix of natural and synthetic ingredients. While they are vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free, they also incorporate synthetic ingredients for effectiveness. Some key natural ingredients include niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, peach flower extract, and ashwagandha.

On my commercial and fashion shoots I work with all skin types and different skin sensitivities so having a beauty brand that really understands customers needs and develop the right makeup formulas has been a huge help as a Los Angeles based professional makeup artist.

Rare Beauty stands out as a makeup brand founded on inclusivity, authenticity, and mental health advocacy, redefining what “luxury” means in the beauty industry. It focuses on celebrating individuality and making makeup feel good, not about hiding what makes you unique. The brand’s mission extends beyond products, aiming to destigmatize mental illness through initiatives like the Rare Impact Fund.

I had an amazing time collaborating with the Rare Beauty as a Los Angeles clean beauty makeup artist, I hope to create a long-lasting relationship with them in the future.

I constantly post about hair and makeup trends, please visit my professional makeup artist page here: https://www.instagram.com/lucabuzas/

To see more of my work please visit my portfolio page here: https://lucabuzas.com/porfolio-2/

Darigold Campaign | Professional Hair and Makeup Artist

As a professional hair and makeup artist, I had the luck of working with Darigold on their commercial shoot in Los Angeles, CA.

About Darigold: Darigold is known for delivering fresh, high quality, value-added dairy products to consumers and customer-driven solutions to organizations all around the globe. They are the 5th largest dairy cooperative in the US and one of the largest privately held organizations headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Today they proudly represent around 430 family farms across the Northwest and produce over 9 billion pounds of milk every year.

The commercial was produced by Stept Studios, Stept is an award-winning creative and production studio known for that feels more like entertainment than advertising. They partner with brands, agencies, and platforms to create campaigns, commercials, and branded content with authenticity at its core. Their award-winning roster of directors represents the next generation of storytellers, working across commercial and documentary genres.

Brandon Lavoi directed this commercial, Brandon is a Clio Award-winning American director and photographer working globally, based in Northern California.

His work has been recognized with two Young Director Award nominations, a 1.4 Award nomination, five Vimeo Staff Picks, as a Webby Honoree, and more than half a dozen Telly Awards. In 2020, he was selected for SHOOT Magazine’s New Directors Showcase. In Summer 2025, he will begin his candidacy in the University of Hartford’s Limited Residency Photo MFA program. He remains available for work globally.

I had an amazing time collaborating with Darigold and Stept Studios as a professional hair and makeup artist in Los Angeles, I hope to create a long-lasting relationship with them in the future.

I constantly post about hair and makeup trends, please visit my professional makeup artist page here: https://www.instagram.com/lucabuzas/

To see more of my work please visit my portfolio page here: https://lucabuzas.com/porfolio-2/

Ford Blue Advantage | Commercial Makeup Artist in LA

As a commercial makeup artist in LA, I had the luck of working with Ford on their Ford Blue Advantage commercial shoot in Los Angeles, CA.

About Ford Blue Advantage:

Ford Blue Advantage used vehicles must pass a detailed multi-point inspection before becoming Gold, EV or Blue Certified. Each vehicle will also feature comprehensive limited warranty coverage. Ford also offer the Ford Blue Advantage online shopping tool to help you easily find and purchase your ideal vehicle.

Adam Patch directed this commercial, Adam Patch got his start as an editor and motion graphic designer freelancing for some of the top agencies in the Bay Area.

As a commercial director, his combination of razor-sharp wit, strong design sense and technical know-how, has allowed Adam to build a unique body of multifaceted work that can most easily be described as being “fun”. Now, with 15 years of experience he has hundreds of commercials under his belt. Adam has brought his expertise in design-driven storytelling to clients such as Ford, Apple, Google, Square, Grubhub, and Wish.

I had an amazing time collaborating with Ford Blue Advantage and Stept Studios as a commercial makeup artist in LA, I hope to create a long-lasting relationship with them in the future.

I constantly post about hair and makeup trends, please visit my professional makeup artist page here: https://www.instagram.com/lucabuzas/

To see more of my work please visit my portfolio page here: https://lucabuzas.com/porfolio-2/

Newport Beach Film Festival | Los Angeles Professional Makeup Artist

As a Los Angeles professional makeup artist, I had the luck of working with Newport Beach Film Festival on their branded video spot in Los Angeles, CA.

About Newport Beach Film Festival:

The Newport Beach Film Festival is an annual film festival in Newport Beach, California, typically held in late April. In 2022, it was announced that the festival have permanently changed its date to be held in October, as the festival began positioning itself for Oscar season. It seeks to bring to Orange County the best of classic and contemporary filmmaking from around the world. Committed to enlightening the public with a first-class international film program as well as providing a forum for cultural understanding and enriching educational opportunities, the Festival focuses on showcasing a diverse collection of both studio and independent films.

On this branded video shoot I did wardrobe styling as well. The actors brought their personal wardrobe and I selected the best fitting outfit fits for them. Along with organizing all of the looks, I was steaming, pinning, fitting clothes and products to actors to make sure they match the director’s vision. I was also advising on makeup and hairstyling to compliment the actors looks.

I had an amazing time collaborating with Newport Beach Film Festival as a Los Angeles professional makeup artist, I hope to create a long-lasting relationship with them in the future. This was a promotional spot for the non profit Newport Beach Film Festival. It will run before every film screening at he film festival in front of 58,000 attendees in additional to heavy promotion before the festival.

I constantly post about hair and makeup trends, please visit my professional makeup artist page here: https://www.instagram.com/lucabuzas/

To see more of my work please visit my portfolio page here: https://lucabuzas.com/porfolio-2/