Success in the Make-up Industry depends upon the right combination of three qualities: Aptitude, Attitude and Adaptability. This is the career philosophy of Todd McIntosh, self-taught veteran Make-up Artist and the Director of the Make-up Department.

Todd was born in California and grew up in Victoria, BC. He started creating monster make-ups at the age of 12, inspired by the TV series Dark Shadows. These make-ups expanded to include costumes, props and acting and led to his discovery by the President of Victoria's Langham Court Theatre.

This gave Todd his first opportunity to work with actors, assisting cast members with their theatrical make-ups. His first show, Kurt Weill's A Threepenny Opera, would be followed by 30 more. He moved to Vancouver in 1979 and was hired by the CBC where he began working on variety shows. It was at the CBC that he upgraded his skills in beauty and glamour make-ups, thus opening doors that often remain closed to make-up artists who specialize in only one area.

In subsequent years, Todd's list of credits became lengthy and impressive. His reputation and experience grew as he worked on all manner of projects in Vancouver's rapidly expanding film industry. TV series such as Wiseguy and Neon Rider complimented film projects such as Look Who's Talking I and II, with John Travolta and Kirstie Alley. As he continued to gain experience in all aspects of the make-up field, he found time to write the curriculum for Blanche Macdonald's Make-up Division and taught at the school whenever his busy schedule allowed.