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7 Emmys Makeup Designer , PRODUCER “ KILLER RENTAL”on @screamboxtv Producer ANTHRAX EDGE OF PERFECTION Music video BigMackTrailers @bigmacktrailers

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On October 30th I will be sharing our latest “OLD TIME RADIO” short film, “A GRIMM HALLOWS’ EVE”.
This is the most ambitious episode yet and is a love letter to my (and I hope yours as well) childhood memories of Halloween.
Featuring Narration by Paul Giamatti and cameos by Rick Baker, John Landis and Scott Ian.

In the meantime, head over to https://specterofchristmas.com and check out a fun BTS on the making of the short by my good friend
Please give it a watch and please have a…
Happy Harlow-een!

https://specterofchristmas.com/ by @jrmackinnon

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🎃SOMETHING IS COMING🎃

A year and a half ago, we started creating the fifth film in our EC inspired series of shorts.

On October 30th I will be sharing our latest “OLD TIME RADIO” short film, “A GRIMM HALLOWS’ EVE”.
This is the most ambitious episode yet and is a love letter to my (and I hope yours as well) childhood memories of Halloween.
Featuring Narration by Paul Giamatti and cameos by Rick Baker @therickbaker , John Landis @johnlandisofficial and Scott Ian @scottianthrax

In the meantime, head over to https://specterofchristmas.com and check out a fun BTS on the making of the short by my good friend @matthew_d_kollar
In addition you will find the other films on the site.
Please give them a watch and please have a…

Happy Harlow-een!

https://specterofchristmas.com/

NO AI USED in the creation of any of these films.

#halloween #makeupeffects #monster #october #horror by @jrmackinnon

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6 days ago

A HUGE thank you to a spectacular cast and crew, on our video #theedgeofperfection for @anthrax

Thank you to @chicagohorrorfest tor nominating us in three categories including cinematography, festival directors choice, and director of a short film!
Congratulations @jrkraus !!! by @jrmackinnon

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14 days ago

Closing in on the Fifth OTR segment! Our “love letter” to Halloween!
For families who love this season and love this holiday, this one is for you!
As always-NO AI! Real characters, real effects, real passion!
Coming very soon!
#hallowen #creatures #ghosts #october #haunted by @jrmackinnon

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a month ago

Creating “Edge of Perfection” for @anthrax was one of those rare projects that reminds me why I fell in love with filmmaking in the first place.
There is no AI here.
This one was built from the ground up with an incredible team of artists, craftspeople, performers, and friends who poured everything they had into bringing this video to life.
Here’s a little behind-the-scenes look at the madness that went into it.

A huge thank you to Anthrax for trusting me with your music, and to every single person who helped make this film what it is. It truly took a village.

Hope you enjoy this peek behind the curtain.

#Anthrax #EdgeOfPerfection #BehindTheScenes #MusicVideo #PracticalEffects CreatureFX SpecialMakeupEffects Filmmaking Horror by @jrmackinnon

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3 months ago

Happy father’s day to my old man Joseph Robert MacKinnon … love this guy to pieces ❤️#fuckdementia by @jrmackinnon

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3 months ago

FYC: THE MASK SINGER For Outstanding Makeup For A Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Program …Star Trek themed episode. @kenjeong as Spock @jrmackinnon and @aliciacarbajal. Klingons @wasnerkevin and @vancehartwellworkshop @ritaora as 7of9 @kimberparrish and @linamourey. The whole makeup team for doing spectacular Beauty, character and straight makeups @tyson.fountaine @jenfregozo @jdmakeup @beautybyangee and a huge thank you to @tongreenmakeup @startrek @themasksinger. And huge thank you to Vincent Van Dyke @vincentvandykefx for all the amazing prosthetics by @jrmackinnon

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4 months ago

A quick review of KILLER RENTAL (2025) by @jrmackinnon

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6 months ago

Well, that’s that! It’s a wrap on Jumanji 3! @jumanjimovie
What a beautiful experience! A fantastic cast and crew! Thank you for having us @therock @hhgarcia41 #jakekasdan @skysalem #barrywaldman #Susaehrhart #melvinmar @shananana5 #johnwildermuth @sonypictures
Had the pleasure to meet some new friends in front of the camera …@karengillan @brittanyogrady @dannydevito @tonycurran @thegregroman @timvmurphy @serdariusblain @madisoniseman morganturner! My new pal, @burngorman1 and my forever brother, @alexwolffofficial
Always a joy to work with @raffisanchez @lukasz_bielan @samoanstuntman @philipniu @masistills Robert Mata
And behind the camera. My “go tos “ @kimfelixburke @beautyinfilm @jrmackinnon @bcorso @hoops511 @garrett_immel @wasnerkevin @somemonsterism @kaikala.tamanaha @jordannaamakeup. @rcstir
Old friends @thekendiaz @chewmakdatchosef @rozmusic5 @bjoernrehbein @imderrickspru @jenniferaspinallmakeup @julesholdren @malarky2 - my dear @rodmaxwell
And new friends @kikibartek @elisaomarsh @triciasawyermakeup @tlangmakeup
A very special thank you to my one and only ❤️ @cindyedner by @jrmackinnon

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7 months ago

It all comes down to solving problems in the moment and trying to control chaos.
Prepare for everything knowing you can’t prepare for everything.
#filmmaking #horror #specialefects #movie #film by @jrmackinnon

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8 months ago

The “Hat Man”
Another test from the forthcoming OTR Halloween Special! A GRIMM HALLOWS EVE. No AI.
#ghost #specter #phantom #haunted #specialeffects by @jrmackinnon

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Good times on the backlot!
@jkelmakeup @bcorso @garrett_immel @hoops511 @wasnerkevin @jrmackinnon @thekendiaz @chewmakdatchosef @tlangmakeup by @jrmackinnon

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