The Company
Prosthetic Renaissance is an artistic powerhouse of design and practical make-up effects with clients in all forms of media.
With every project, we dedicate ourselves to elevating our craft to the highest possible level and aim to break new ground in realism, technology, and originality. We pride ourselves in providing our clients with unique and memorable characters that will have a lasting impact on audiences. Our approach to realizing effects is unlike any other studio in the business today.
Prosthetic Renaissance operates out of a state of the art facility occupied by some of the best artists in the field, from veterans to the young and talented. We welcome any artist willing to give their best.
Some of our clients include Martin Scorsese, Darren Aronofsky, Charlie Kaufman, Will Smith, Christopher Walken, Natalie Portman, Ben Stiller, Ryan Gosling, Philip Seymour Hoffman, 60 Minutes, HBO, Warner Brothers, Sony Pictures Classic, 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Screen Gems, Focus Features, The Weinstein Company, IFC Films, Columbia Pictures, Disney, and Paramount Pictures.
The Designer
At a young age, Mike Marino became a protégé of legendary makeup artist Dick Smith. Now, with over 25 years of experience in the film industry, he has worked with Hollywood’s top filmmakers and stars including Martin Scorsese, Darren Aronofsky, Will Smith, Eddie Murphy, Nicole Kidman, John Travolta and many more.
As owner and designer of Prosthetic Renaissance, Mike has been able to realize his goal of leading a first rate team and elevating the art of special make up effects.
With many awards and nominations including this year‘s Academy Awards, Mike is Hollywood’s top special effects designer.