Ve Neill is an Academy Award–winning makeup artist and character designer whose work has defined modern cinematic transformation. She will hosts the Los Angeles Vampire Ball 2026 at the Balasco Theatre in downtown LA.

Over a career spanning four decades, she has been honored with three Oscars for Makeup and Hairstyling- Beetlejuice (1988), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), and Ed Wood (1994)—as well as multiple Emmy Awards and professional guild honors. She is also noted s the creator of the makeup for the epic vampire film the Lost Boys.

Renowned for her ability to fuse technical mastery with narrative storytelling, Neill has collaborated extensively with visionary directors such as Tim Burton, helping to create some of the most iconic characters in film history, including Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, and the inhabitants of Ed Wood. Her portfolio spans fantasy, horror, comedy, and drama, consistently pushing the boundaries of prosthetics, character design, and performance-driven makeup.

Beyond film and television, Neill is a respected educator and mentor within the makeup effects community. She has served as a department head, consultant, and judge on industry programs, and remains an influential voice in advancing practical effects artistry in an increasingly digital era.

Ve Neill’s legacy is defined not only by awards, but by her lasting impact on visual storytelling—where makeup is not decoration, but transformation, psychology, and character made visible.