Halloween Universe

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Mask Artistry

Videos built around the mask artistry theme — pulled together so you can study how others bring this atmosphere to life.

12 videos

Halloween Masks Convention Walk Through 4k | MASK FEST 2024
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Halloween Masks Convention Walk Through 4k | MASK FEST 2024

This 4K walk-through tours Mask Fest 2024, spotlighting vendors, monster makers, and collectors showing off Halloween masks crafted from latex, silicone, resin, and more. Hosts Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited move through the show floor, chatting with creators and featuring interviews with numerous mask artists and companies. Expect a mix of vintage and modern pieces spanning monster, horror, and comedic designs.

DistortionsUnlimited· 362,528 views
Mask Fest 2023 | Halloween Masks Collector Convention
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Mask Fest 2023 | Halloween Masks Collector Convention

Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited tour Mask Fest 2023, a convention dedicated to Halloween and monster masks for collectors, artists, and fans. The walkthrough features conversations with notable mask makers and vendors and showcases masks crafted from latex, silicone, resin, and other materials. It's a behind-the-scenes look at the mask-collecting community rather than a tutorial or build.

DistortionsUnlimited· 29,009 views
Monster Tales #1- Distortions Ed Edmunds - How He Got Started
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Monster Tales #1- Distortions Ed Edmunds - How He Got Started

Monster Tales is an interview series from Distortions Unlimited that spotlights artists and industry insiders in the Halloween and haunt world. In this debut episode, company founder Ed Edmunds reflects on how he first broke into mask making and built what became a prominent name in Halloween prop and costume manufacturing. The conversation offers a rare, personal look at the early days of a career that helped shape the modern haunted attraction industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,974 views
CFX Sparkles, Sunshine, Please & Thank You
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CFX Sparkles, Sunshine, Please & Thank You

This short video offers a candid, lighthearted look at a typical workday for Wes, co-owner of Composite Effects (CFX), a leading silicone mask manufacturer. Viewers get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the daily rhythms and personalities that drive one of the Halloween industry's most recognized mask studios. The tone is informal and fun, giving fans a personal connection to the people behind the brand.

CFX MASKS· 9,977 views
Jordu Schell First Distortions Unlimited Latex Mask | Creeton
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Jordu Schell First Distortions Unlimited Latex Mask | Creeton

In this short behind-the-scenes clip filmed during production of the Travel Channel series Making Monsters, renowned sculptor Jordu Schell shares his personal Distortions Unlimited latex mask collection. He highlights the Creeton mask — one of the first his parents ever bought him — offering a nostalgic glimpse into his connection with the brand. The masks featured were originally sculpted by Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds, and the footage was captured by Adam Taub as part of a Distortions documentary project.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,912 views
Ed Edmunds of Distortions Favorite Monster & Mask "The Sixth Finger"
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Ed Edmunds of Distortions Favorite Monster & Mask "The Sixth Finger"

Ed Edmunds, founder of Distortions Unlimited and a veteran monster maker with over four decades of experience, shares the personal story behind his all-time favorite mask and monster. His passion traces back to childhood viewings of the Outer Limits TV series, particularly the iconic Sixth Finger episode, which left a lasting impression on his creative direction. The video offers a rare, candid glimpse into the inspirations that shaped one of Halloween's most prolific prop and mask makers.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,630 views
Interview With A Wes - CFX Unmasked
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Interview With A Wes - CFX Unmasked

This short behind-the-scenes interview with Wes from CFX Masks offers a glimpse into the making of 'Unmasked,' a production filmed over three weeks in the lead-up to Halloween 2011. The segment sheds light on the creative process and personalities behind one of the silicone mask industry's notable brands. It is a candid, conversational piece rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

CFX MASKS· 4,313 views
Ed Shows a New Mask to Jordu at Mask Fest 2025
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Ed Shows a New Mask to Jordu at Mask Fest 2025

At Mask Fest 2025, Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds shares a newly sculpted mask with renowned sculptor Jordu Schell in a casual convention-floor moment. Ed also reveals a piece of company history: an original Fangoria advertisement for Distortions Unlimited that a fan brought to the event for Ed to sign. The short clip offers an intimate look at the camaraderie and legacy within the Halloween mask-making community.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,554 views
CFX Unmasked - My Dreams
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CFX Unmasked - My Dreams

This short promotional or teaser video from CFX Masks appears to showcase the brand's hyper-realistic silicone mask work through composite visual effects, likely highlighting dramatic before-and-after transformations. Running at just one minute, it functions as an atmospheric brand piece tied to a series called 'Unmasked.' The footage emphasizes the convincing, lifelike quality CFX is known for in the wearable mask market.

CFX MASKS· 3,178 views
Paintapalooza 2 Black Light Boogaloo
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Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Paintapalooza 2 Black Light Boogaloo

Paintapalooza 2: Black Light Boogaloo is a lengthy, in-depth painting session hosted by Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios, focused on UV and black light paint techniques for Halloween masks and props. The session builds on a prior installment, diving deeper into how colors behave and layer under black light conditions relevant to haunted attraction environments. At nearly three hours, it offers substantial hands-on instruction for artists looking to elevate their prop and mask aesthetics with glowing effects.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,459 views
Haunt Shopping Network!
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Haunt Shopping Network!

StiltbeastStudios hosts a lengthy live-style shopping and showcase event focused on haunted attraction props, masks, and Halloween gear. Allen Hopps guides viewers through various haunt-world products in a format reminiscent of a televised shopping network, tailored to the haunted attraction community. The extended runtime suggests a broad range of items and discussion are covered across the session.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,088 views
Mask Painting And Werewolf Work!
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Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Mask Painting And Werewolf Work!

Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps walks through mask painting techniques alongside werewolf prop or costume work in this lengthy studio session. The video covers hands-on creative process typical of professional haunted attraction fabrication. At over 80 minutes, it offers an in-depth look at the artistry behind creature-focused Halloween builds.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,963 views