Shaun Smith (make-up effects artist)

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Shaun Smith
Born
Rockford, Illinois
OccupationSpecial make-up effects artist
Websitehttp://www.shaunsmithfx.com/

Shaun Smith is an American special make-up effects supervisor and prop creator from Rockford, Illinois.[1] His work portfolio includes major theatrical releases such as 300, Face/Off, Conan the Barbarian, I Am Legend, The Monkey King, Dawn of the Dead, Starship Troopers, and Chronicles of Narnia.[2]

Films

Smith has created prosthetic makeup and special effects for films including Exeter,[3][4] The Monkey King[5] (for which he spent nine months on set in China training over 100 crew members[6][7]). He also worked as creature designer for the film Conan the Barbarian[8] and as creature supervisor in addition to his makeup work in 300.[9]

Awards

Smith's work in 300 was nominated for Best Makeup at the 34th annual Saturn Awards,[10][11] as well as recognized at the 80th Academy Awards "bakeoff."[12] His work in Conan the Barbarian was also nominated in the 38th Saturn Awards.[13][14]

References

  1. ^ http://www.rrstar.com/article/20110822/News/308229888
  2. ^ Vinson, Crystal (2011), "Q&A with Shaun Smith", Pork & Mead, no. Nov-Dec 2011, p. 43
  3. ^ http://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/backmask-gets-a-new-image-and-a-slew-of-updates
  4. ^ http://www.thetoptenmoviesofalltime.com/3-26-backmask.html#.UzXHZ6bEo4Q.twitter
  5. ^ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/no-monkey-business-competing-versions-33914
  6. ^ Vinson, Crystal (2011), "Q&A with Shaun Smith", Pork & Mead, no. Nov-Dec 2011, p. 43
  7. ^ http://www.rrstar.com/article/20110822/News/308229888/?Start=2
  8. ^ Marnell, Blair. "FX Team Joins Conan". Viacom. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  9. ^ http://www.monstersandcritics.com/movies/features/article_1387678.php/M_A_C_Cosmetics_hosts_80th_Academy_Makeup_and_Hair_award_bakeoff_after-party
  10. ^ http://www.saturnawards.org/nominations_.html
  11. ^ http://www.mania.com/300-conquers-saturn-awards-nominations_article_109232.html
  12. ^ http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:http://www.globalfashionreport.com/a144140-m-a-c-cosmetics-hosts-80th-academy-makeup-and-hair-award-bakeoff-after-party
  13. ^ http://www.sfx.co.uk/2012/03/01/saturn-awards-nominations-revealed/
  14. ^ http://collider.com/saturn-award-nominations-2012/

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