The Practical Effects of Alien: Romulus

I spent several happy years enrolled in the Stan Winston School of Character Arts (SWSCA). 

SWSCA is the best school on the planet.

I love physical effects and would happily die doing them.

The December 21, 2024, blog post on the Stan Winston School website on Alien: Romulus has just been updated with how many of the effects in the film were done. Pure magic.

• https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/blog/alien-romulus-behind-the-scenes-practical-effects-with-fx-legends-creating-xenomorphs-facehuggers-chestbursters-rook-offspring-spaceships

Here are some images from the blog post encouraging you to read about how they were done.

Southern Screen Summit

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Connect with filmmakers, storytellers, and creatives from Otago, Southland, and beyond. Enjoy inspiring keynotes, engaging panel discussions, and insightful case studies with a stellar lineup of speakers from across New Zealand. Whether you're an industry veteran or just starting out, this virtual experience offers fresh perspectives and practical insights—all from the comfort of your own space.

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10:15 AM – Keynote: How Filmmaking From the Remote South Can Tell Important Stories for Our World / Judith Curran

11:00 AM – Panel Discussion: Unscripted Storytelling – From Reality TV to Documentaries / Judith Curran, Jon Kroll, Gwen Isaac

11:50 AM – Keynote: AI & The Future of Creativity: Innovation or Interference / Justin Matthews 

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1:30 PM – Keynote: Practical Strategies for Alternatively Funding Your Project / Steve Barr

2:15 PM – Keynote: The Art of the Low-Budget Feature / Tom Levesquw

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