Sharp Shot EFX is a cosplayer and special effects makeup artist who specializes in prosthetics and makeup. From Fallout to horror to Imhotep, Sharp Shot EFX does it all. Sharp Shot had a busy Anime Magic weekend in Chicago of cosplay judging and hosting panels, but did have a few minutes while doing a live makeup demo to chat with me.
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Sharp Shot EFX Talks Cosplay, SFX Makeup, Horror, and More!
A few of the topics we discussed include:
Starts in cosplay
Starts in special effects makeup
Favorite characters that inspired wanting to get into the craft
Award-winning build
Future and dream projects
More from Anime Magic can be found here. Thank you to the media team at the convention for coordinating the interview.
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