Griffin Terry
Resume
Professional Experience
Objective
I am an aspiring special effects artist looking for a career where I can be creative and improve my skills. I choose Tom Savini’s special effects program at Douglas Education Center because of my passion for movies and practical effects. I have learned a lot since going to school and continue to learn more.
Skills
Hard working
Problem solving
Detail oriented
Eagerness to learn
Open minded
Sculpting
Mold Making
Painter
Set Dressing
Prosthetic Application
Prop Building
June 2022 - Present
Head Prop Maker
At Markoff’s I oversee making props. I sculpt, Mold, Paint, build and design areas of the haunt. I do quick fixes as needed and improve how old props look.
July 2022
Special Effects Assistant
Last Night at Terence Lanes Directed by Jamie Nash
As a Special Effects Assistant, I painted silicone heads as props made some blood rigs and effect gags.
June 2022
Special Effects Assistant
EL VAMPIRO Directed by Eduardo Sanchez
As a Special Effects Assistant, I painted silicone heads as props made some blood rigs and effect gags.
December 2021
Set Dresser
How to Tie a Tie Directed by Shawn Holmes
I was on the team for set dressing. We had to make an old historic house look modern.
October 2021
Props/ Makeup
Landon Cube-Red and Black Directed by Robert Tinnell
I made fake seaweed and helped with some of the makeup on the day of filming.
October 2021
Special Effects Makeup
48 Hour Filmmaking Team Bad Taste presents: Crypt
I was a part of the special effects team along with one other. The “Crypt” was nominated for thirteen awards and won second overall and got the audience choice.
November 2018 - February 2021
Field Technician
Pure Technologies/Xylem
Pure Technologies is a pipeline inspection company. As a Field Tech I would assist and lead jobs. I was able to travel with the company to help on jobs throughout the country
June 2016 - March 2019
Dishwasher
Dishwasher at Lorien Mount Airy nursing home.
Volunteer Experience or Leadership
I assisted on several student films working on set dressing, molding/ prop fabrication, painting and doing special effects.
Degree • May 2022 • Douglas Education center
Tom Savini Special Effects Program
Associate Degree • December 2020 • Frederick community college
Business Administration
High School Diploma • June 2016 • Linganore High School