Face Off is a competition/elimination series exploring the world of special-effects make-up artists and the unlimited imagination that allows them to create amazing works of living art. The contestants are tasked with elaborate feature challenges including executing full body paint make up on models and creating their own horror villain. Not only will the show incorporate effects make-up, it will include a wide range of skill sets including prosthetics, 3-D design, sculpting, eye enhancers, casting and molding. Each episode involves incredible reveals of the competitors' finished work, and the drama of one contestant being sent home by the panel of expert and celebrity judges. It all culminates in one winner and one grand prize that will launch a career. Face Off is a production of Mission Control Media with Michael Agbabian and Dwight Smith serving as executive producers.
Written by Sophie and last updated on nov 08, 2022.
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Los Angeles Union Station inspires the artists before they create futuristic robots tailored to specific professions.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 107 votes.
The lucky contestants arrive in Tokyo and dive into the beauty, excitement, and magic of the city in places like the hectic Shibuya district, sensual fish markets, and serene city gardens. In one of these, Rikugien Garden, they meet their Foundation Challenge, as well as one of the makeup industry's heroes, Kazuhiro Tsuji.
The episode was rated 7.49 from 115 votes.
Today the artists take inspiration from a swamp and make cryptids.
The episode was rated 7.54 from 120 votes.
The remaining contestants have to create a wizard inspired look with wands on hand to provide further inspiration.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 108 votes.
The contestants create monsters based on silhouettes given to them by the producers.
The episode was rated 7.59 from 117 votes.
The artists work in teams to create rockers who are literally at one with their electric guitars.
The episode was rated 7.61 from 122 votes.
The artists must create original mutants.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 107 votes.
Dragon makeups are created by the 13 remaining artists for the season's first individual Spotlight Challenge.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 129 votes.
Season 6 begins with 15 contestants taking on the task of creating beasts to be paired with beauties.
The episode was rated 7.68 from 140 votes.
The challenge is to create out-of-this-world alien creatures that are afflicted with interplanetary ailments.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 137 votes.
The four remaining artists compete for a spot in the finale by creating werewolf rivals for their vampire characters.
The episode was rated 7.82 from 100 votes.
When the contestants walk into the lab, it's completely transformed into a different kind of lab, one that a mad scientist might use to transform a human guinea pig into a grotesque monster. McKenzie allows them to choose an antique medical (torture) device to best create their "experiment", from a trephine to an embalming pump.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 112 votes.
To help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the artists will be creating their very own visions of Roald Dahl creatures that have never before been seen onscreen: Hornswogglers, Snozzwangers, Vermicious Knids, and Whangdoodles - all predators of the dear, sweet, oompa-loompa. Filmmaker (and daughter of Roald Dahl) Lucy Dahl gives the artists some key thoughts on how to make a creature that would survive and thrive in her father's world: Make them whimsical, scary, and the extreme expression of whatever characteristic they embody. She'll be back to see their final creations at the reveal stage!
The episode was rated 7.87 from 111 votes.
The remaining contestants have to create two dancing aliens who are able to perform without breaking.
The episode was rated 8.01 from 95 votes.
Who's the best monster in the world? The vampire, of course! And that's exactly who the artists get to make this week. And since this is Face Off, it's not going to be easy: each artist chooses, at random, the name of a vampiric character from another culture. They must create their interpretation of these worldwide myths, as well as add an extra killing feature not usually associated with vampires.
The episode was rated 8.05 from 107 votes.
