About Sharp FX
Sharp FX is Australia’s only full-service special makeup and creature effects studio, a true one-stop shop for practical effects.
Based in Melbourne, we deliver world-class prosthetic makeup, character FX, animatronic builds, and custom creature fabrication for film, television, theatre, advertising, museums, exhibitions, and live events. Recent Credits include creating all Puppets and walk around suits for children’s TV series Knee High Spies and Spooky Files season 1 & 2 and all practical makeup FX for the critically acclaimed Horror film Late Night With The Devil.
Our team combines traditional craftsmanship with technical innovation to produce immersive, story-driven practical effects that stand out on screen and in person. With over 30 years of industry experience, company director Russell Sharp leads a skilled team of artists and technicians who take each project from concept through to final application — all under one roof.
As Australia’s leading provider of professional prosthetic appliances and creature FX, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including:
Prosthetic design, fabrication & application
Creature suits, puppets & animatronics
Realistic injuries & casualty FX
Lifelike bodies, corpses & body parts
On-set makeup application & support
Professional makeup & hair services
Prop hire (bodies, body parts & FX elements)
Online store — selling professional silicone masks and film-quality foam latex & silicone prosthetics
Creation of hyper-realistic mannequins for museums and exhibitions
Advanced Prosthetic Makeup Course — professional training in life casting, sculpting, moulding, silicone and foam runs, and application
Our work features in critically acclaimed productions and is showcased in prestigious cultural institutions nationwide. From hyper-real prosthetics and lifelike mannequins to large-scale creature builds and animatronics, Sharp FX is the trusted choice for productions seeking a single expert team to handle it all.
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