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Leanne Kinnie

Leanne Kinnie

TECHNICAL ARTS & SPECIAL EFFECTS

Handcrafted Characters Effects & Props for Film & TV

TECHNICAL ARTS & SPECIAL EFFECTS

I am a specialist in anatomical fabrication and creature effects, with a robust background in translating imaginative designs into cinematic reality. My mastery of specialized fabrication techniques and industrial alchemy enables me to navigate intricate technical hurdles, selecting precision-engineered methods for every construction to ensure world-class quality.
Thriving within high-pressure studio environments, I utilize transparent communication and sharp decision-making to maintain production flow. I oversee complex schedules and milestones with poise, collaborating fluidly with creative leads and cross-functional teams. I take great pride in cultivating talent and guiding junior artists, ensuring our collective skill set evolves through shared expertise and innovative practice.

Handcrafted Characters Effects & Props for Film & TV

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Experienced creature effects artist for film and TV, with deep knowledge of materials and processes, a track record of delivering under pressure, and a commitment to leading by example and developing the team around me.

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Projects

Discover recent SFX creature projects 

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Hand Crafted

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Every creature is moulded, cast, and painted by hand, capturing the breath and weight of something that has never lived. We believe in the patience of the process and the truth of the material, ensuring that each skin, puppet, and character study honours the anatomy and story behind every form.

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The Bull – a 10 metre high, self-propelled scenic prop, incorporating both animatronics and puppetry – was a critical narrative element of last night’s Opening Ceremony and was used throughout to bring together the story of Birmingham’s history. The Bull interacted with ‘Stella and the Dreamers’ – 72 young performers representing the 72 Commonwealth nations – as they encountered scenes from Birmingham’s past. Animation and special effects – smoke, tears of blood and lighting – were used to show the Bull’s emotions as Birmingham faced disruption and difficulties on a journey to renewal.

The Bull

Project Type: Supervising Fabricator     Date: 2022        Location: Artem - London

Project Type: Structured Costume     Date: 2023        Location: Stitches and Glue - London

FILM PLOT: The story is set in 1980s New York City. Benedict Cumberbatch plays Vincent, a genius puppeteer on a popular children's television show. When his nine-year-old son, Edgar, goes missing on the way to school, Vincent spirals into grief and substance abuse. Convinced that Edgar will return if he can get a new blue monster puppet named Eric onto TV, Vincent begins hallucinating a 7-foot-tall version of Eric that follows him around.

ERIC

Project Type: Creature FX     Date: 2022        Location: KM Effects - London

Zombies in the Aquaman franchise appear in two major forms: the cinematic Necrus Zombies from the movie Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and the infected Aquaman (DCeased) from the popular DC Comics apocalyptic book series.

AQUAMAN ZOMBIES

Project Type: Makeup SFX    Date: 2026        Location: Artem - London

Zombies in the Aquaman franchise appear in two major forms: the cinematic Necrus Zombies from the movie Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and the infected Aquaman (DCeased) from the popular DC Comics apocalyptic book series.

THE CALL

Project Type: Lead Creature FX     Date: 2026        Location: Asylum models - London

Zombies in the Aquaman franchise appear in two major forms: the cinematic Necrus Zombies from the movie Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and the infected Aquaman (DCeased) from the popular DC Comics apocalyptic book series.

TAKE THAT 

Project Type: Senior Fabricator     Date: 2022        Location:  London

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WHEEL OF TIME

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Leanne Kinnie

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