Formation Effects
We bring creatures, characters, & worlds to life through the art of practical & visual effects.
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Taking you behind‑the‑scenes of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.
Don't miss season 2 out now on @appletv!

A quick glimpse into how we brought Frankenstein to life for @shakeandstir’s critically acclaimed theatrical adaptation 🎭
We explored classic depictions of the creature and reshaped them for the stage, all while staying true to its gothic roots.
The final makeup design used a series of custom prosthetic pieces across the head, face, and back, all applied and blended with temporary tattoo transfers for a seamless finish.
Photography Credit // @devereuxxo

A quick glimpse into how we brought Frankenstein to life for @shakeandstir’s critically acclaimed theatrical adaptation 🎭
We explored classic depictions of the creature and reshaped them for the stage, all while staying true to its gothic roots.
The final makeup design used a series of custom prosthetic pieces across the head, face, and back, all applied and blended with temporary tattoo transfers for a seamless finish.
Photography Credit // @devereuxxo

A quick glimpse into how we brought Frankenstein to life for @shakeandstir’s critically acclaimed theatrical adaptation 🎭
We explored classic depictions of the creature and reshaped them for the stage, all while staying true to its gothic roots.
The final makeup design used a series of custom prosthetic pieces across the head, face, and back, all applied and blended with temporary tattoo transfers for a seamless finish.
Photography Credit // @devereuxxo

A quick glimpse into how we brought Frankenstein to life for @shakeandstir’s critically acclaimed theatrical adaptation 🎭
We explored classic depictions of the creature and reshaped them for the stage, all while staying true to its gothic roots.
The final makeup design used a series of custom prosthetic pieces across the head, face, and back, all applied and blended with temporary tattoo transfers for a seamless finish.
Photography Credit // @devereuxxo
A quick glimpse into how we brought Frankenstein to life for @shakeandstir’s critically acclaimed theatrical adaptation 🎭
We explored classic depictions of the creature and reshaped them for the stage, all while staying true to its gothic roots.
The final makeup design used a series of custom prosthetic pieces across the head, face, and back, all applied and blended with temporary tattoo transfers for a seamless finish.
Photography Credit // @devereuxxo

A quick glimpse into how we brought Frankenstein to life for @shakeandstir’s critically acclaimed theatrical adaptation 🎭
We explored classic depictions of the creature and reshaped them for the stage, all while staying true to its gothic roots.
The final makeup design used a series of custom prosthetic pieces across the head, face, and back, all applied and blended with temporary tattoo transfers for a seamless finish.
Photography Credit // @devereuxxo

A quick glimpse into how we brought Frankenstein to life for @shakeandstir’s critically acclaimed theatrical adaptation 🎭
We explored classic depictions of the creature and reshaped them for the stage, all while staying true to its gothic roots.
The final makeup design used a series of custom prosthetic pieces across the head, face, and back, all applied and blended with temporary tattoo transfers for a seamless finish.
Photography Credit // @devereuxxo

FORMATION EFFECTS REIMAGINE CINEMA'S LEGENDARY SERPENT 🐉🖌️
Stepping into iconic creature territory, Brisbane-based special effects and VFX studio @formation_effects were invited to design all practical gags in @sonypictures' Anaconda!
Working alongside director @tomgormican and @ilmvfx, Formation developed detailed digital sculpts before manufacturing full-scale practical builds, including a 3-D printed head and a 3-metre puppeteered body section, seamlessly integrating VFX and functioning models for maximum on-screen menace.
Discover how Formation delivered creature craftsmanship at epic scale 🤯 Link in bio
#MakeItInAustralia #AnacondaMovie #FormationEffects #PracticalEffects #VFX
@formation_effects @anacondamovie @sonypictures @sonypicturesau @tomgormican @ilmvfx @jackblack @thandiwenewton @stevezahn

FORMATION EFFECTS REIMAGINE CINEMA'S LEGENDARY SERPENT 🐉🖌️
Stepping into iconic creature territory, Brisbane-based special effects and VFX studio @formation_effects were invited to design all practical gags in @sonypictures' Anaconda!
Working alongside director @tomgormican and @ilmvfx, Formation developed detailed digital sculpts before manufacturing full-scale practical builds, including a 3-D printed head and a 3-metre puppeteered body section, seamlessly integrating VFX and functioning models for maximum on-screen menace.
Discover how Formation delivered creature craftsmanship at epic scale 🤯 Link in bio
#MakeItInAustralia #AnacondaMovie #FormationEffects #PracticalEffects #VFX
@formation_effects @anacondamovie @sonypictures @sonypicturesau @tomgormican @ilmvfx @jackblack @thandiwenewton @stevezahn

FORMATION EFFECTS REIMAGINE CINEMA'S LEGENDARY SERPENT 🐉🖌️
Stepping into iconic creature territory, Brisbane-based special effects and VFX studio @formation_effects were invited to design all practical gags in @sonypictures' Anaconda!
Working alongside director @tomgormican and @ilmvfx, Formation developed detailed digital sculpts before manufacturing full-scale practical builds, including a 3-D printed head and a 3-metre puppeteered body section, seamlessly integrating VFX and functioning models for maximum on-screen menace.
Discover how Formation delivered creature craftsmanship at epic scale 🤯 Link in bio
#MakeItInAustralia #AnacondaMovie #FormationEffects #PracticalEffects #VFX
@formation_effects @anacondamovie @sonypictures @sonypicturesau @tomgormican @ilmvfx @jackblack @thandiwenewton @stevezahn

FORMATION EFFECTS REIMAGINE CINEMA'S LEGENDARY SERPENT 🐉🖌️
Stepping into iconic creature territory, Brisbane-based special effects and VFX studio @formation_effects were invited to design all practical gags in @sonypictures' Anaconda!
Working alongside director @tomgormican and @ilmvfx, Formation developed detailed digital sculpts before manufacturing full-scale practical builds, including a 3-D printed head and a 3-metre puppeteered body section, seamlessly integrating VFX and functioning models for maximum on-screen menace.
Discover how Formation delivered creature craftsmanship at epic scale 🤯 Link in bio
#MakeItInAustralia #AnacondaMovie #FormationEffects #PracticalEffects #VFX
@formation_effects @anacondamovie @sonypictures @sonypicturesau @tomgormican @ilmvfx @jackblack @thandiwenewton @stevezahn

FORMATION EFFECTS REIMAGINE CINEMA'S LEGENDARY SERPENT 🐉🖌️
Stepping into iconic creature territory, Brisbane-based special effects and VFX studio @formation_effects were invited to design all practical gags in @sonypictures' Anaconda!
Working alongside director @tomgormican and @ilmvfx, Formation developed detailed digital sculpts before manufacturing full-scale practical builds, including a 3-D printed head and a 3-metre puppeteered body section, seamlessly integrating VFX and functioning models for maximum on-screen menace.
Discover how Formation delivered creature craftsmanship at epic scale 🤯 Link in bio
#MakeItInAustralia #AnacondaMovie #FormationEffects #PracticalEffects #VFX
@formation_effects @anacondamovie @sonypictures @sonypicturesau @tomgormican @ilmvfx @jackblack @thandiwenewton @stevezahn

FORMATION EFFECTS REIMAGINE CINEMA'S LEGENDARY SERPENT 🐉🖌️
Stepping into iconic creature territory, Brisbane-based special effects and VFX studio @formation_effects were invited to design all practical gags in @sonypictures' Anaconda!
Working alongside director @tomgormican and @ilmvfx, Formation developed detailed digital sculpts before manufacturing full-scale practical builds, including a 3-D printed head and a 3-metre puppeteered body section, seamlessly integrating VFX and functioning models for maximum on-screen menace.
Discover how Formation delivered creature craftsmanship at epic scale 🤯 Link in bio
#MakeItInAustralia #AnacondaMovie #FormationEffects #PracticalEffects #VFX
@formation_effects @anacondamovie @sonypictures @sonypicturesau @tomgormican @ilmvfx @jackblack @thandiwenewton @stevezahn

Closing out the Year of the Snake by celebrating our time working on @anacondamovie! 🐍
We had the absolute pleasure of concepting, designing, and building the full‑scale anaconda puppet and VFX reference used on set.
For a full behind‑the‑scenes breakdown make sure to check out our latest article with @ausfilm_international - link in bio 🎬

Closing out the Year of the Snake by celebrating our time working on @anacondamovie! 🐍
We had the absolute pleasure of concepting, designing, and building the full‑scale anaconda puppet and VFX reference used on set.
For a full behind‑the‑scenes breakdown make sure to check out our latest article with @ausfilm_international - link in bio 🎬

Closing out the Year of the Snake by celebrating our time working on @anacondamovie! 🐍
We had the absolute pleasure of concepting, designing, and building the full‑scale anaconda puppet and VFX reference used on set.
For a full behind‑the‑scenes breakdown make sure to check out our latest article with @ausfilm_international - link in bio 🎬
Closing out the Year of the Snake by celebrating our time working on @anacondamovie! 🐍
We had the absolute pleasure of concepting, designing, and building the full‑scale anaconda puppet and VFX reference used on set.
For a full behind‑the‑scenes breakdown make sure to check out our latest article with @ausfilm_international - link in bio 🎬
Closing out the Year of the Snake by celebrating our time working on @anacondamovie! 🐍
We had the absolute pleasure of concepting, designing, and building the full‑scale anaconda puppet and VFX reference used on set.
For a full behind‑the‑scenes breakdown make sure to check out our latest article with @ausfilm_international - link in bio 🎬
Closing out the Year of the Snake by celebrating our time working on @anacondamovie! 🐍
We had the absolute pleasure of concepting, designing, and building the full‑scale anaconda puppet and VFX reference used on set.
For a full behind‑the‑scenes breakdown make sure to check out our latest article with @ausfilm_international - link in bio 🎬

Closing out the Year of the Snake by celebrating our time working on @anacondamovie! 🐍
We had the absolute pleasure of concepting, designing, and building the full‑scale anaconda puppet and VFX reference used on set.
For a full behind‑the‑scenes breakdown make sure to check out our latest article with @ausfilm_international - link in bio 🎬

Closing out the Year of the Snake by celebrating our time working on @anacondamovie! 🐍
We had the absolute pleasure of concepting, designing, and building the full‑scale anaconda puppet and VFX reference used on set.
For a full behind‑the‑scenes breakdown make sure to check out our latest article with @ausfilm_international - link in bio 🎬

What a day at @aacta Festival last weekend! We kicked things off with our panel where we chatted about the magic of practical and digital effects, before celebrating Fing! at its first-ever Australian screening. Huge thanks to everyone who showed up 🙌 - see you next year, @aacta! ✨

What a day at @aacta Festival last weekend! We kicked things off with our panel where we chatted about the magic of practical and digital effects, before celebrating Fing! at its first-ever Australian screening. Huge thanks to everyone who showed up 🙌 - see you next year, @aacta! ✨
A sneak peek of what we’ll be unpacking at @aacta Festival this weekend. Join us Sunday at 11:30am at @hotagc as we chat about the magic behind practical and digital effects. Last chance to grab your ticket — link in bio ⭐️

Creature Feature: Beast of War 🦈
• Shazza the great white shark took approx. 4 months to complete, involving 20 dedicated Formation Effects crew across various stages of the build process.
• The animatronic head measured 2.4m in length and weighed roughly half a tonne.
• Specialised puppeteer/diver @chrisbridgewater controlled the puppet shark head underwater on scuba, allowing it to perform precise movements - including realistic ‘bite’ actions with actors.
Watch Beast of War now on @shudder @primevideo @amcplus & @appletv 🎬
@bronte_studios_production

Creature Feature: Beast of War 🦈
• Shazza the great white shark took approx. 4 months to complete, involving 20 dedicated Formation Effects crew across various stages of the build process.
• The animatronic head measured 2.4m in length and weighed roughly half a tonne.
• Specialised puppeteer/diver @chrisbridgewater controlled the puppet shark head underwater on scuba, allowing it to perform precise movements - including realistic ‘bite’ actions with actors.
Watch Beast of War now on @shudder @primevideo @amcplus & @appletv 🎬
@bronte_studios_production
Creature Feature: Beast of War 🦈
• Shazza the great white shark took approx. 4 months to complete, involving 20 dedicated Formation Effects crew across various stages of the build process.
• The animatronic head measured 2.4m in length and weighed roughly half a tonne.
• Specialised puppeteer/diver @chrisbridgewater controlled the puppet shark head underwater on scuba, allowing it to perform precise movements - including realistic ‘bite’ actions with actors.
Watch Beast of War now on @shudder @primevideo @amcplus & @appletv 🎬
@bronte_studios_production
Creature Feature: Beast of War 🦈
• Shazza the great white shark took approx. 4 months to complete, involving 20 dedicated Formation Effects crew across various stages of the build process.
• The animatronic head measured 2.4m in length and weighed roughly half a tonne.
• Specialised puppeteer/diver @chrisbridgewater controlled the puppet shark head underwater on scuba, allowing it to perform precise movements - including realistic ‘bite’ actions with actors.
Watch Beast of War now on @shudder @primevideo @amcplus & @appletv 🎬
@bronte_studios_production
Creature Feature: Beast of War 🦈
• Shazza the great white shark took approx. 4 months to complete, involving 20 dedicated Formation Effects crew across various stages of the build process.
• The animatronic head measured 2.4m in length and weighed roughly half a tonne.
• Specialised puppeteer/diver @chrisbridgewater controlled the puppet shark head underwater on scuba, allowing it to perform precise movements - including realistic ‘bite’ actions with actors.
Watch Beast of War now on @shudder @primevideo @amcplus & @appletv 🎬
@bronte_studios_production
Creature Feature: Beast of War 🦈
• Shazza the great white shark took approx. 4 months to complete, involving 20 dedicated Formation Effects crew across various stages of the build process.
• The animatronic head measured 2.4m in length and weighed roughly half a tonne.
• Specialised puppeteer/diver @chrisbridgewater controlled the puppet shark head underwater on scuba, allowing it to perform precise movements - including realistic ‘bite’ actions with actors.
Watch Beast of War now on @shudder @primevideo @amcplus & @appletv 🎬
@bronte_studios_production

Creature Feature: Beast of War 🦈
• Shazza the great white shark took approx. 4 months to complete, involving 20 dedicated Formation Effects crew across various stages of the build process.
• The animatronic head measured 2.4m in length and weighed roughly half a tonne.
• Specialised puppeteer/diver @chrisbridgewater controlled the puppet shark head underwater on scuba, allowing it to perform precise movements - including realistic ‘bite’ actions with actors.
Watch Beast of War now on @shudder @primevideo @amcplus & @appletv 🎬
@bronte_studios_production

Excited to announce that we’re heading to this year’s @aacta festival to talk all things creature creation; From practical builds, animatronics, prosthetics and puppetry right through to hybrid digital workflows & VFX.
We’d absolutely love to see you all there! Book your tix now via the link in our bio 💫
Every stage of The Demon Disorder was built to feel raw, physical, and deeply unsettling. No shortcuts. No duplicates. One-of-a-kind horror brought to life. Watch The Demon Disorder now on Shudder and other streaming platforms. 👹🔥

Every stage of The Demon Disorder was built to feel raw, physical, and deeply unsettling. No shortcuts. No duplicates. One-of-a-kind horror brought to life. Watch The Demon Disorder now on Shudder and other streaming platforms. 👹🔥

That’s a wrap on 2025 🎬✨
A massive year of creature builds, prosthetics, problem-solving and pure movie magic. Huge thanks to our incredible team, collaborators and productions who trusted Formation Effects to bring their visions to life.
Here’s a look back at some of our favourite moments. Bring on 2026! 💥

That’s a wrap on 2025 🎬✨
A massive year of creature builds, prosthetics, problem-solving and pure movie magic. Huge thanks to our incredible team, collaborators and productions who trusted Formation Effects to bring their visions to life.
Here’s a look back at some of our favourite moments. Bring on 2026! 💥

That’s a wrap on 2025 🎬✨
A massive year of creature builds, prosthetics, problem-solving and pure movie magic. Huge thanks to our incredible team, collaborators and productions who trusted Formation Effects to bring their visions to life.
Here’s a look back at some of our favourite moments. Bring on 2026! 💥

That’s a wrap on 2025 🎬✨
A massive year of creature builds, prosthetics, problem-solving and pure movie magic. Huge thanks to our incredible team, collaborators and productions who trusted Formation Effects to bring their visions to life.
Here’s a look back at some of our favourite moments. Bring on 2026! 💥

That’s a wrap on 2025 🎬✨
A massive year of creature builds, prosthetics, problem-solving and pure movie magic. Huge thanks to our incredible team, collaborators and productions who trusted Formation Effects to bring their visions to life.
Here’s a look back at some of our favourite moments. Bring on 2026! 💥

That’s a wrap on 2025 🎬✨
A massive year of creature builds, prosthetics, problem-solving and pure movie magic. Huge thanks to our incredible team, collaborators and productions who trusted Formation Effects to bring their visions to life.
Here’s a look back at some of our favourite moments. Bring on 2026! 💥

That’s a wrap on 2025 🎬✨
A massive year of creature builds, prosthetics, problem-solving and pure movie magic. Huge thanks to our incredible team, collaborators and productions who trusted Formation Effects to bring their visions to life.
Here’s a look back at some of our favourite moments. Bring on 2026! 💥

That’s a wrap on 2025 🎬✨
A massive year of creature builds, prosthetics, problem-solving and pure movie magic. Huge thanks to our incredible team, collaborators and productions who trusted Formation Effects to bring their visions to life.
Here’s a look back at some of our favourite moments. Bring on 2026! 💥

That’s a wrap on 2025 🎬✨
A massive year of creature builds, prosthetics, problem-solving and pure movie magic. Huge thanks to our incredible team, collaborators and productions who trusted Formation Effects to bring their visions to life.
Here’s a look back at some of our favourite moments. Bring on 2026! 💥

That’s a wrap on 2025 🎬✨
A massive year of creature builds, prosthetics, problem-solving and pure movie magic. Huge thanks to our incredible team, collaborators and productions who trusted Formation Effects to bring their visions to life.
Here’s a look back at some of our favourite moments. Bring on 2026! 💥

That’s a wrap on 2025 🎬✨
A massive year of creature builds, prosthetics, problem-solving and pure movie magic. Huge thanks to our incredible team, collaborators and productions who trusted Formation Effects to bring their visions to life.
Here’s a look back at some of our favourite moments. Bring on 2026! 💥

We had so much fun designing and manufacturing Boris for the upcoming @anacondamovie. In cinemas this Boxing Day!
We had so much fun designing and manufacturing Boris for the upcoming @anacondamovie. In cinemas this Boxing Day!
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