Artem Physical Special Effects & Creative Solutions

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Founded in 1988, Artem has over 35 years’ experience providing floor effects, rigs, special makes and scenic props to the film, television, theatre and live events industries.

About Us

Our Work

Artem brings a blend of technical expertise and creative innovation to every project. Some of our recent work includes a full-sized model of a quantum computer, a 10m tall animatronic raging bull, and an exploding grand piano.

Our Recent Work

Adele and Eric Wortham on stage at her Las Vegas residency, with confetti falling down as the audience claps.

Exploding piano scenic prop

Weekends with Adele

Big Builds/Live Events/Mechanical Rigs

Project Detail

A large metal steampunk style mechanical bull in the middle of an empty stadium at light, lit up by the stadium lights

Large Scenic Prop

The Bull - Birmingham 2022 Opening Ceremony

Live Events/Big Builds/Mechanical Rigs/Animatronics, Animation & Puppets

Project Detail

Props & Rigs

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Animatronics, Animation & Puppets/Mechanical Rigs/Props

Project Detail

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Our Services

Artem provides a full range of physical special effects and special makes. Our services include pyrotechnics, floor effects, prosthetics, animatronics and puppets, special costume, high-end model making, mechanical rigs and props. Our projects utilise CAD/CAM technologies, CNC routing, 7-axis robot cutting and 3D printing.

Floor Effects

Three people standing in front of a large explosion at night time

Rigs

A technician operating a rig of a rocking boat on set

Big Builds

The Commonwealth Games opening ceremony performance, featuring a large mechanical bull

Soft and Breakable Props

A pair of up-scaled Lego toy scissors, with a normal pair of scissors next to it for scale

Model Making

A scale model of a ranch house on a green screen background

CAD/CAM Technologies

A CNC robot cutting a cartoon head out of polystyrene

Looking to hire or buy from us?

We stock a wide range of physical special effects kit and consumables - both off the shelf equipment and products designed or adapted by Artem

Our Products

Elevate your projects with our SFX collection. From smoke machines to soft props, we've got your vision covered. Explore now and bring your productions to life.

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Our People

Artem technicians are seasoned professionals each specialising in a range of skills from modelling, sculpture, and moulding, to 3D design, metal fabrication, and welding. With a track record of reliability and skill, we have solidified our reputation as a trusted partner in the industry.

Our Approach