#60 | Sculpting Anatomy and Aliens with Special Effects Make-Up Artist Suzi Battersby

Known for her work on movies such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Alien: Covenant, Morbius, and series including Doctor Who and Holby City, Suzi Battersby is an incredible special effects make-up artist, designer, and founder of the women-led company Red Girl FX. This episode includes, amongst other topics: The making of silicone alien babies, BB8, blood spurting, tumours, autopsies, and emotional moments watching actors on set and lessons learned from starting and running a game-changing company.

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Episode Notes:

Suzi's Website: suziebattersby.com
Company Website: redgirlfx.com | Instagram @RedGirlFX | Facebook
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