Make-up, Characters and Special Effects Designed for Film
Make-up Department Coordination, from Pre-production to Set
Artistic and operational supervision of the make-up department, including team coordination, tests, materials, scheduling and continuity.
Cinema Make-up
Make-up, characterisation, ageing and transformations for film productions.
Prop Bodies & Corpses Lab
Highly realistic prop bodies, corpses, dummies and anatomical parts.
Cinema Special Effects
Design
Realistic wounds, trauma effects, anatomical alterations and prosthetic effects for the set.
Tattoo Design & Special
Transfer Printing
Original tattoo designs and professional transfers that are quick to apply and easy to replicate.
Prosthetic Makeup Lab
Design and creation of prosthetics, sculptures, moulds and special applications.
Make-up Department
Supervision
Coordination of the make-up department, team and continuity throughout filming.
What types of productions are these services intended for?
The services are designed for film and audiovisual productions, production companies, directors and producers requiring make-up design, prosthetic special effects, laboratory work or make-up department supervision.
Can Dalia manage the entire make-up department?
Yes. Depending on the project’s requirements, Dalia can design the characters, coordinate the team, organise tests and materials, and supervise applications, scheduling and continuity throughout filming.
Is it possible to commission a standalone service?
Yes. The laboratory can also undertake individual pieces of work, including prosthetics, wounds, transformations, temporary tattoos, prop bodies, corpses and anatomical parts.
At what stage of production should Dalia be involved?
Ideally during pre-production. Early involvement makes it possible to analyse the script, develop the concept, carry out tests and properly plan materials, duplicates, applications and continuity.
How is a make-up or special effects project developed?
Both options are available. Prosthetics, moulds, prop bodies, tattoos and special elements are prepared in the Livorno laboratory, while application, adjustments and continuity can be managed on set according to the project’s requirements.
Is the work carried out in the laboratory or directly on set?
Both options are available. Prosthetics, moulds, prop bodies, tattoos and special elements are prepared in the Livorno laboratory, while application, adjustments and continuity can be managed on set according to the project’s requirements.
Does Dalia also work outside Italy?
Yes. Dalia Colli works with both Italian and international productions. Availability, travel, team composition and logistics are determined according to the filming locations and production schedule.
What information is needed to request a quote?
Please provide a brief overview of the project, the relevant scenes or characters, any visual references, filming dates and locations, the required quantities and the type of on-set support needed.
How are timelines and costs determined?
Timelines and costs depend on the complexity of the work, the materials required, the number of elements and duplicates, the preparation and filming days, and any additional team members involved. A tailored proposal is prepared after reviewing the brief.