Sharp FX creates creature puppet for ‘The Ciaros’

May 6th, 2012 | Uncategorized | Russell | No Comments


Sharp FX finishes work on ‘The Ciaros’ new music video clip ‘Shame’, creating a blobby creature puppet and puppet arm.



Sharp FX works on Elektra Opera in West Australia

May 6th, 2012 | Uncategorized | Russell | No Comments


Sharp FX makes full silicone nude body suite that peals off on stage for the Agamemnon character in West Australia Opera’s ‘Elektra’



Sharp Fx works on independent student film

January 12th, 2012 | Uncategorized | Russell | No Comments

Sharp FX designs and creates demon makeup for independent Canberra short film.To see photos click read more below.



2011 Students Work On Short Film With Sharp FX

December 3rd, 2011 | Uncategorized | Russell | No Comments

2011 Advanced Makeup FX Students assist Sharp FX with Zombie prosthetic makeups for Canberra short film “The Philosophical Zombie”.



Sharp FX works on Peter Jacksons ‘The Hobbit’

November 10th, 2011 | Uncategorized | Russell | No Comments

From February until late October 2011 Russell Sharp, the director of Sharp FX, was working in Wellington New Zealand at Weta Workshop. During this time the majority of work was on Peter Jacksons new movie the prequel to Lord of the Rings , 'The Hobbit'.
"It was a great experience working with the multi award winning company, Weta, and has opened up the opportunity of more overseas work and valuable industry contacts".

The opportunity also arose for a student from the 2010 Advanced Makeup FX course to work at Weta and they were able to work on several projects in their 6 months of employ there.

The Hobbit is being released in two parts with the first due for release at the end of 2012.



Advanced Make-up FX Course Melbourne

October 20th, 2011 | School | Russell | No Comments


After having great success with their makeup fx course in Canberra and constant requests from people looking for a reputable fx course in melbourne Sharp FX has decided to branch out.

In 2012 Sharp FX will be also be running their advanced makeup fx course in Melbourne Victoria. The course will run for 40 weeks 9-5 every Sunday, course covers life casting, sculpting, mould making, all aspects of foam latex prosthetic make-up, acrylic teeth, fake eyes, bladder and blood pumping effects, the use of many different products plus much more. The cost of the course covers all materials and students also receive a starter kit.

For more information contact info@sharpfx.com.au



New Mannequin For Friend of RAAF Melbourne

July 5th, 2011 | Museum | Russell | No Comments

Mannequin by Sharp FX
Sharp FX creates new realistic Mannequin for the Friends of RAAF Melbourne.



Sharp FX Creates BHP Museum Mannequins

June 23rd, 2011 | Museum | Russell | No Comments


Sharp FX works with Phill Beadsmoore to create four fibreglass sculpted mannequins for the new BHP museum exhibition in Newcastle.



Sharp FX works at Weta Workshop

March 9th, 2011 | Uncategorized | Russell | No Comments

Russell Sharp is asked to work for Weta Workshop on Peter Jacksons new film ‘The Hobbit’.
Russell starts work in Wellington, New Zealand on the 21st of March 2011.



Sharp FX creates set piece for Australian War Memorial

February 20th, 2011 | Uncategorized | Russell | No Comments

Sharp FX finishes new Tobruk set piece for The Australian War Memorial.