DEATHRACE for Universal Pictures. The dreadnought crew in the shop.

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Our project coordinators, creative interpreters, estimators, technical experts and installers supported by an eclectic mix of fine artisans and master craftspeople, team together with you, the client, to achieve only the exceptional in your final product.

F&D people have unequalled enthusiasm for the work we do. Our determined "can do" attitude ensures that we excel at finding solution that fit the requests of our clients. We operate with a base staff of approximately 150 employees.

 

Projects of varying intricacy are well within our scope of expertise because of our collaborative team of creative artists (versed in textures and a myriad of sculptural materials), technical experts (in the fields of automation, electrical and rigging), and highly skilled tradespeople.

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Profiling our Talent:

Scenic Artists and Painters:

JOHN CHONG
Head Scenic Artist

CHUCK HUGHES
Head Painter

JEAN JEFFREY
Head Painter

Props and Design:

PROFILING OUR TALENT:

DANA SCHNIRER
Head Scenic Artist

"I have had the good fortune for 17 years now here at F&D to work with some of the most brilliant and creative talents in this industry including design teams, artistic directors, designers and associates. I have helped to ceate and unfold their visions and concepts into tangible realities. Replicating finishes, duplicating reality and devising textures are the birth of a show and become the life of the scenery. This I have the grand pleasure of creating personally and directing.

Working as a Scenic Artist and a coordinator of a team of artisans is definitely the most satisfying and challenging aspect of my career. With the appreciation and respect from the clients being the most rewarding.

My credits include a diverse range of Broadway Theatre, Disney Theme Park Attractions, Film and Television, Museum, Commercial Exhibits and Displays."

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JOHN CHONG
Head Scenic Artist

John Chong is truly a master of the visual arts with no end to his list of credits in theatrical paintings and drops. His mastery in scenic painting is seen on Broadway in New York, Chicago,Los Angeles, London, Germany and Japan, throughout Disney Theme Parks in Hong Kong, Japan, California and Florida, as well as in several motion pictures and museums.

John is an extraordinary artist who has always been celebrated; he has participated in art shows in New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco as sponsored by Dynetic Fine Art Corporation, completed extensive work for the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, and contracted work for the CBC.

John has been concentrating his efforts with F&D Scene Changes since 1995, and has also been teaching classes at the Alberta College of Art and Design since 2005.

 

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    CHUCK HUGHES
Head Painter

Chuck Hughes is a visual artist who has been involved in the Film and Theatre Industry for over fifteen years as a Scenic Painter and Graphic Artist.

In addition to his experience in the Scenic Industry, Hughes has taught visual arts and scenic workshops through the Alberta College of Art, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and Red Deer College

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JEAN JEFFREY
Head Painter

Jean Jeffrey has worked at F&D for nine years, the last six years as Head Painter. In that capacity, she has acquired a wealth of experience including faux finishes, stucco, scenic cement, reproductive art, and graphic design and application.

In addition to working the local film industry in both the construction department and art department, Jean also owned and operated a successful sign design shop.

 

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CAM FARN
Sculptor/Props Department Head

Cameron Farn has been a member of the F&D Scene Changes Ltd team for five years. Prior to joining F&D, Cameron worked extensively in the commercial art, film, and special makeup effects fields, as well as an Auto Cad drafting supervisor and welder. Cameron brings 20 years of sculpting and fabrication experience to the table using a wide variety of materials, and processes that span from prosthetic make-ups to molding and casting fiberglass, to digital sculpting and large scale CNC duplicated 3d works.

As the Sculpture/Prop Department Head Cameron is overseeing all aspects and development of each unique element. His scope has recently been expanded to include digital pre-visualization, as well as concept and design illustration for a variety of F&D clientele.

 

 

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BRENT KJINSERDAHL
Head in Automations  

Brent Kjinserdahl, our head in automations, has over 8 years experience in the industry with a background in 4 trades and 3 technologies. Having been the head of automations for numerous shows with F&D, he is well versed in mechanical/automatic effects and show action equipment, and has a proven history for maintaining total quality control throughtout the stages of the automation production process.

 

 

 

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