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FXMike Strain Jr., started doing special make-up effects at the age of twelve years old, having been influenced by his father & his love of art, creation & illusions. He began by experimenting with all sorts of materials, creating basic appliances & latex slip masks. He then discovered the likes of Lon Chaney & Dick Smith and Strains work was forever changed. From the early 1980's until the mid 90's FXMike created various effects for numerous commercials, plays & TV show like Rescue 911 & Americas Most Wanted and then in 1994 he was hired to create all of the make-up FX, props & Pyrotechnics for his first feature film "Sinistre".

In 1995 he directed his first feature film entitled "Vile 21" a sci-fi-ish, action horror film, which was later distributed on home video (VHS).

Since then he has created a wide array of FX including Make-up FX, Props, Pyrotechnics, Physical FX (like rain, wind, snow & fog), Break always, Creatures, Custom costumes, Props & more for more than 80+ feature films as well as hundreds of commercials, TV shows, live productions & exhibits.

Some of his most well know work has been on the movies & TV shows like You're Next, The Aggression scale, VHS, Darkness Reigns & Demon files. As well as an Atlanta Lottery commercial (featuring a dog on a toilet) & so much more.

In 1989 Strain started his production company now Studio 2060 and has produced & helped produce hundreds of projects including feature films, videos & commercials. Including their latest Co-Production of Vincent's Vow. Studio 2060 has a slate of projects in the works for production this year.

FXMike still to this day has the love & excitement for creation & now shares that passion with his wife Lily, son Madison & daughter in-law Jerica who regularly crew shows & travel all together. Still based out of Springfield, Missouri creating FX & producing entertainment all over the world!

Awards

Mike Strain Jr.

Maverick Movie Awards

San Antonio Horrific Film Festival

Christian Film Festival-Menchville Baptist Church

Sunny Side Up Film Festival

Flicks Film Festival

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