On this episode, Scott and the Forces Behind Science Fiction crew sit down with Hollywood veteran Gideon Hay, whose incredible makeup and practical special effects work has graced some of the biggest sci-fi and fantasy films of the last few decades.
Gideon shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time on iconic projects like The X-Files, Aliens vs. Predator, The Predator, Snakes on a Plane, and Wolverine. He also recounts his fascinating encounters with stop-motion legend Ray Harryhausen and visual effects pioneer Phil Tippett of Lucasfilm.
Gideon also opens up about the contrasts of working on independent films versus union productions, and how the COVID-19 pandemic and industry strikes impacted film workers like himself.
Finally, the conversation also dives into Gideon's experiences at cutting-edge CGI studio Mainframe, where he first crossed paths with Anthony, as well as his passion for teaching sculpture classes and exploring how new technologies like 3D printing and AI are shaping the makeup effects business.
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