Riverhead

Nascent makeup artist Amber Talarico ventures from Indiana to Los Angeles with the intention of breaking into the makeup industry for film and fashion while managing life's many obstacles. Aspiring makeup artist Amber Talarico journeys from her native Indiana to Los Angeles with the intention of becoming a full-fledged movie and fashion makeup artist, and chronicles her endeavors along the way, also interviewing many established artists about the mental fortitude and life-skills organization required to break into the entertainment industry as a self-sufficient professional. —Scott Esman