Prosthetic Makeup and Special Effects for Film

Special Effects for Film

Prosthetic Makeup and Special Effects for Film

Pedro Rodríguez Studio collaborates on film productions by creating prosthetic makeup, character designs, wounds, creatures, dummies, props, and hyper-realistic elements. Our work integrates seamlessly with cinematography, costume design, and art direction to maintain realism and continuity throughout the shoot.

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TV SERIES AND FICTION

MAKEUP AND FX FOR TELEVISION

TV SERIES AND FICTION

We have contributed to series such as *Águila Roja*, *Los hombres de Paco*, *Hospital Central*, *El Incidente*, and other television productions, creating prosthetics, character makeup, wounds, creatures, and special effects with realistic finishes.

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Prosthetic Makeup

Over 20 years of bringing characters to life

Prosthetic Makeup

Design and creation of prosthetics, makeup, animatronics, and special effects with complete realism.

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SCULPTURE AND REPRODUCTIONS WITH HIGHLY REALISTIC FINISHES

SCULPTURE, MODELING, AND HYPER-REALISTIC REPLICAS

SCULPTURE AND REPRODUCTIONS WITH HIGHLY REALISTIC FINISHES

We design and manufacture sculptures, busts, creatures, anatomical reproductions, animals, and hyper-realistic pieces for film, television, museums, exhibitions, advertising, and events. Each project combines modeling, molding, painting, and hand-applied finishes tailored to production needs.

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OUR DISCIPLINES

Gallery

Choose the discipline you would like to explore. Each panel links to the complete gallery for that category.

Prosthetics

Prosthetics

Prosthetic make-up and hyperrealistic character work for film, television, theatre and advertising.

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Sculpture and props

Sculpture and props

Custom sculpture, creatures, props, specialist set pieces and scenic elements.

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Animatronics and Animatronics and Dummies

Animatronics and Animatronics and Dummies

Animatronics, Animatronics and Dummies, specialist bodies, replicas and hyperrealistic pieces for filming, events and exhibitions.

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Award-winning career

Awards recognising the studio’s technical excellence in make-up, hair and special effects for fantasy cinema and audiovisual production.

Goya Award
2011

Goya Award

Balada triste de trompeta

Goya Award
2014

Goya Award

Las brujas de Zugarramurdi

Goya Award
2015

Goya Award

Musarañas

Sitges Award
2022

Sitges Award

Best special effects · Irati

Pedro Rodríguez Abajo

ABOUT PEDRO RODRÍGUEZ ABAJO

Creativity, technique and experience

Pedro Rodríguez Studio is based in Madrid, Spain, and has more than 15 years of experience in film, television, advertising, theatre, museums and events.

The studio designs and creates special make-up effects, prosthetic make-up, animatronics, dummies, speciality costumes, scenery of all sizes and props, managing every project from the initial concept to fabrication and on-set application.

Our team can travel internationally to carry out lifecasting, prosthetic application and special make-up services, develop designs and manage complete productions regardless of location.

We also provide rental pieces for different types of production, including articulated bodies, pregnancy bellies, animatronic suits, newborn baby replicas, body parts and hyperrealistic props.

We manufacture generic prosthetics and transfers for film, television, advertising, theatre and events. Pieces can be shipped worldwide and include professional guidance for correct application.

NEWS

News

Awards, new projects, courses and recent work from Pedro Rodríguez Studio.

"Irati," 2022 Sitges Award for Best Special, Visual, or Makeup Effects
17/10/2022

"Irati," 2022 Sitges Award for Best Special, Visual, or Makeup Effects

*Irati*, directed by Paul Urkijo, won the award for Best Special, Visual, or Makeup Effects—granted *ex aequo*—at the 2022 Sitges International Fantastic…

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We are 2015 Goya Award winners.
08/02/2015

We are 2015 Goya Award winners.

Winners of the 2014 Goya Award for Best Makeup and Hair Styling for *Musarañas*.

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2014 Goya Award for Best Makeup and Hair for *Witching & Bitching*
10/02/2014

2014 Goya Award for Best Makeup and Hair for *Witching & Bitching*

Pedro Rodríguez "Pedrati", María Dolores Gómez Castro, Javier Hernández Valentín, and Francisco J. Rodríguez Frías received the 2014 Goya Award for Best…

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2011 Goya Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling for *The Last Circus*
14/02/2011

2011 Goya Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling for *The Last Circus*

Pedro Rodríguez "Pedrati", José Quetglas, and Nieves Sánchez Torres received the 2011 Goya Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling for their work…

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Work for film, television, theatre, museums and advertising

Complete selection of productions and projects involving Pedro Rodríguez Studio, including prosthetic make-up, special effects, dummies, sculpture, props and hyperrealistic pieces.

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FILMOGRAPHY

Film

  • May God Save Us2015 · Rodrigo Sorogoyen
  • My Big Night2015 · Álex de la Iglesia
  • Shrew’s Nest2014 · Esteban Roel and Juanfer Andrés · Goya Award for Best Make-up and Hairstyling
  • Torrente 5: Operation Eurovegas2014 · Santiago Segura
  • Pancho, the Millionaire Dog2014 · Tom Fernández
  • Androids Dream2014 · Ion de Sosa
  • Carmina and Amen2014 · Paco León
  • The Ignorance of Blood2014 · Manuel Gómez Pereira
  • Estirpe2014 · Adrián López
  • Witching & Bitching2013 · Álex de la Iglesia · Goya Award for Best Make-up and Hairstyling
  • Regression State2013 · Álex Mendíbil
  • Afterparty2013 · Miguel Larraya
  • Lava on the Lips2013 · Jordi Costa
  • As Luck Would Have It2012 · Álex de la Iglesia
  • Frozen Silence2012 · Gerardo Herrero
  • Torrente 4: Lethal Crisis2011 · Santiago Segura
  • The Last Circus2011 · Álex de la Iglesia · Goya Award for Best Make-up and Hairstyling
  • Open Graves2009 · Álvaro de Armiñán
  • Sexykiller, You’ll Die for Her2008 · Miguel Martí
  • Beneath Still Waters2006 · Brian Yuzna
  • The Perfect Crime2004 · Álex de la Iglesia
  • A Zombie Movie2004 · Miguel Ángel Lamata
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PRODUCTIONS

Television

  • Plutón BRB NeroLa 2
  • Red EagleRTVE
  • The IncidentAntena 3
  • Paco’s MenAntena 3
  • El món de XicutelCanal 9
  • AnkawaRTVE
  • SupershowTelecinco
  • Central HospitalTelecinco
  • Cuatro EsferaCuatro
  • CountdownCuatro
  • Six PackCuatro
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STAGE

Theatre

  • Tales of the PlagueJoan Ollé
  • The BreakdownBlanca Portillo
  • The Last RiderVicente Gómez
  • Negro-GoyaSpanish National Ballet
  • Skin in FlamesJosé Luis Arellano
  • Calamity Freak Show
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HERITAGE AND CULTURE

Museums and exhibitions

  • Army MuseumToledo
  • Museum of Science and Archaeology of Aragon
  • Halo: Reach video game premiere
  • Commemorative sculptural groupGovernment of East Timor
  • The Andalusian Journey of Joseph IExhibition · Seville
  • 2 May ExhibitionFundación Canal
  • Utrillas Mining MuseumIguanodon sculpture
  • Traditional Torredembarra CorrefocDrac Virgília
  • Hernán Cortés ExhibitionFundación Canal
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CAMPAIGNS AND MUSIC

Advertising and music videos

  • Chemical Brothers — Sometimes I Feel So DesertedMusic video
  • BMW 8Commercial directed by Tarsem Singh
  • Domino's Pizza — FinoceronteCampaign
  • PlayStation 4 / ONOCommercial directed by Álex de la Iglesia
  • General ÓpticaCommercial
  • GodzillaCommercial for Cuatro
  • NavidulCampaign directed by Álex de la Iglesia
  • Los GarcíaEuro campaign

USEFUL INFORMATION

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers about the studio’s services, travel availability and project types.

What services does Pedro Rodríguez Studio offer?

Design and creation of prosthetic makeup, special makeup effects, animatronics, dummies, sculpture, props, set design, special costumes, hyper-realistic replicas, and full-scale production.

Do you work outside of Spain?

Yes. The team travels to handle molding, application, and makeup, and can ship prosthetics, transfers, and rental pieces to any country.

Which sectors do you work for?

Film, television, advertising, theater, museums, exhibitions, events, and music videos.

PORTFOLIO

Prosthetic make-up and special effects portfolio

Galleries organised by discipline, featuring prosthetics, sculpture, props and dummies. Each image can be enlarged and browsed within its category.

Prosthetics

Prosthetic make-up and hyperrealistic character work for film, television, theatre and advertising. This gallery presents a selection of work created by Pedro Rodríguez Studio for a range of productions and projects.

Sculpture and props

Custom sculpture, creatures, props, specialist set pieces and scenic elements. This gallery presents a selection of work created by Pedro Rodríguez Studio for a range of productions and projects.

Animatronics and Animatronics and Dummies

Animatronics, Animatronics and Dummies, specialist bodies, replicas and hyperrealistic pieces for filming, events and exhibitions. This gallery presents a selection of work created by Pedro Rodríguez Studio for a range of productions and projects.

PROFESSIONAL CONTACT

Do you need prosthetic make-up or special effects?

Tell us about your project and we will help define the design, fabrication, crew travel and shipment of the required materials.

Phone+34 630 25 41 22
LocationCalle Castrobarto 5, nave, 28042 Madrid, Madrid, España