Makeup FX / Bodyart / Props
bio
Omar Sfreddo is an Atlanta based Union makeup and special fx artist, body painter and prop builder, with over 20 years experience in the film Industry. After graduating from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Omar moved to California to work in various Fx shops like Steve Johnson’s Edge Fx, Criáis Fx, Film Illusions, and Global effects.
During his time at the various Fx shop's mold and prop departments, he had the opportunity to do work for many feature films which include: Chronicles of Riddick, The Last Samurai, Spiderman 2, Blade 2, Sky High, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Zathura.
Between 2007 and 2017 he headed the art department for one of South Florida’s premier event companies, Forte Entertainment. His time at Forte included making large props, scenic facades, body painting, makeup fx and graphic design for special events. His work has been seen at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, El Clasico Miami 2017, and Seminole Casino Coconut Creek.
Omar’s work can also be seen in ads for Sony, RAV4 commercials, and various independent films.
Since moving to Atlanta, GA, in August of 2019, He has worked on several productions including Earthgang music video “Up,” Toby Sells Creature Makeup FX Shop for the film The Tomorrow War, Genius : Aretha , Doom Patrol, GQ and Interview Magazine photohoot for Playboi Carti, HBO limited series DMZ, Tyler Perry's A Jazzman's Blues, Mark Wahlberg's Family Plan , Stargirl season 3, Megalopolis and the upcoming The Piano Lesson.