The Prosthetics Event is set to take place in Coventry at the Ricoh Arena on November 23rd. The monsters and makeup show will explore the work that goes into characters in films and TV. It is largely an educational event for those interested in the creation of makeup effects, monsters and body art. This could be for film, TV or casualty simulations. The event will offer learning and networking, with demos, talks and advice from top film industry professionals. It will also feature beautiful body art, extraordinary exhibits and shopping with leading specialist retailers. There is set to be plenty to see and do, for both beginners and experts in the prosthetics field.
The event comes to Coventry having outgrown its former home at Aston University in Birmingham. When it first started five years ago, the event was significantly smaller. Now. it needs 1,700 square metres of space inside the Ricoh Arena. The event is set to attract more than 50 exhibitors and around 2,000 visitors from across the country and overseas. Attendees are expected to range from make-up artists and tutors to hobbyists and beginners.
It is being hosted by event founder and prosthetics designer Neill Gorton from Millennium FX and Gorton Studio – who has worked on shows including Doctor Who and films such as Victor Frankenstein and The Wolfman – and will be carrying out demonstrations at Ricoh Arena.
What has been said about The Prosthetics Event?
Katie Davies, from The Prosthetics Event, says, “Interest in our event has grown significantly over the past few years, as different generations become increasingly fascinated with special effects seen in films and TV shows. This includes aspects such as how to safely attach foreign objects to bodies, applying ageing make-up correctly and how to accurately fit pre-made wigs and beards. The list of special effects is endless and this event is quickly turning into a central hub for special effects lovers can congregate. They can pursue their own hobby, start their career and film and TV professionals can share their experiences. Bringing our show to Ricoh Arena is an exciting new chapter in the show’s history. We’ve built a solid following during our inception in Birmingham. Now our move to Coventry allows us to meet demand from both exhibitors and visitors as word spreads about our show.”
Caroline Lissaman, Head of Event Management at Ricoh Arena, added: “This is one of the quirkiest events that we will have held at Ricoh Arena… The Prosthetics Event has bags of potential.”
For more information about the Prosthetics Event, you can check out their website here .
Source: Coventry Telegraph
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