Movie featuring Sask.-born makeup artist’s work heads to prestigious Cannes Film Festival – CBC

May 15, 2023

Black Mass premieres in France on May 21

Being on a feature film crew was already a dream come true for makeup artist Robin Cote. But having the film premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in France is above and beyond what she imagined.

“My mind is blown. I was like so excited. This is major. I officially have IMDB credits … so it’s great!” Cote said, laughing.

The artist is a member of the Cote First Nation and grew up in Regina. She now lives in Los Angeles and has committed herself to promoting Indigenous beauty and style through many creative endeavours ⁠— whether that’s styling actresses for the red carpet or founding her own fashion publication, Coté Magazine.

When Cote as a makeup and hair assistant for the true crime thriller Back Mass, directed by Devanny Pinn, she felt proud to be a part of a women-led operation.

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