Squid Lab is a special effect make up workshop, based in Wallonia, near Brussels – Belgium.

Erwan Simon and Daphnée Beaulieux, makeup artists and costume designers for cinema and the entertainment industry, created it in 2011. Since then, they have continued shooting for various international directors. In 2021 they won the “Ensor” prize for best makeup for their work on the film “Yummy” by Lars Damoiseau.

Counting on multidisciplinary experienced profiles, they welcome different artists according to the running collaborative projects. They can provide a large scale of products : sfx make up, protheses, props, masks, blood, fake tattoos, costume design...

Everything you need for a movie or any creative project, with serious attention and good vibes!

2017  ▪ «Mandy» - directed by Panos Cosmatos - fake head of Olwen Fouéré


▪ «Kursk» - directed by Thomas Vinterberg - for Ladies Monster


2016  ▪ «Le manoir» - directed by Tony T. Datis - for Ladies Monster


2015  ▪ «Iron Sky II: the coming race» - directed by Timo Vuorensola - for Martin Schäper


▪ «Grave» - directed by Julia Ducournau - for Olivier Afonso CLSFX


▪ «Le fantôme de Canterville» - directed by Yann Samuell - for Dinh Van Fx


2014  ▪ «Moon Walkers» - directed by Antoine Bardou Jacquet - for Ladies Monster


▪ «Melody» - directed by Bernard Bellefroid - for Dinh Van Fx


▪ «Palace beach hotel» - directed by Philippe Venault - for Catherine Tilmant


2013  ▪ «Alleluia» - directed by Fabrice Du Welz - for JR Brassinne


2012  ▪ «De rouille et d'os» - directed by Jacques Audiard - for Nomansland FX


2010  ▪ «Jeanne captive» - directed by Philippe Ramos - key sfx make-up artists


▪ «La chance de ma vie» directed by Nicolas Cuche - for JR Brassinne


2008  ▪ «Lucky Luke» directed by James Huth - for Nomansland Fx


2007  ▪ «Les dents de la nuit» - « The Teeth of the Night »

directed by Vincent Lobelle et Stephen Cafiero - for Pierre Olivier Persin


▪ «Les insoumis» - « Crossfire » directed by Claude Michel Rome - for Nomansland Fx


2006  ▪ «Les deux mondes» directed by Daniel Cohen - for Nomansland Fx


▪ «Steak» directed by Quentin Dupieux - for Maestro Studio


▪ «A l’interieur» - directed by Alexandre Bustillo et Julien Maury - for Fx Cinéma


▪ «Dante 01» directed by Marc Caro - for Nomansland Fx


▪ «Asterix aux Jeux Olympiques» - « Asterix at the Olympic games »

directed by Frederic Forestier et Thomas Langmann - for Nomansland Fx


2004  ▪ «L’empire des loups» - « Empire of the Wolves » directed by Chris Nahon -

for Nomansland Fx


2003  ▪ «Un long dimanche de fiançailles» - « A Very Long Engagement »

directed by Jean Pierre Jeunet - for Nomansland Fx


▪ «Atomik circus - le retour de James Bataille» - « The return of James Battle »

directed by Thierry and Didier Poiraud - for NomanslandFx


▪ «Les rivieres pourpres 2 - Les anges de l’apocalypse» - « Crimson Rivers 2:

Angels of Apocalypse » directed by Olivier Dahan - for Nomansland Fx


2001  ▪ «Bloody Mallory» directed by Julien Magnat - for Jacques Olivier Molon and

Frederic Laine


2000  ▪ «Asterix et Obelix: Mission Cleopatre» - « Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra »

directed by Alain Chabat - for Nomansland Fx


▪ «Roberto Succo» directed by Cedric Kahn - for Pierre Olivier Persin



TELEVISION


2015  ▪ «Amigo's» - directed by Hendrik Moonen - for Florence Thonet


2014  ▪ «Esprits de famille - saison 1» - RTBF - key sfx make-up artists for a dog's prop


2013  ▪ «Metal Hurlant - saison 2 Ep 03» - for Double FX


2011  ▪ «La minute du Chat - Geluck» - costumes for the animated puppet for Le studio

L'Enclume in association with Christine Polis and Benoit Polvêche


2007  ▪ «Equipe medicale d’urgence» directed by Etienne D’Haene - for Pierre Olivier Persin


2006  ▪ «Faites le 15» directed by Etienne D’Haene - for Pierre Olivier Persin


2005  ▪ «La party» Studio Canal + - key make-up artist


▪ «Paris derniere - saison 7» - Paris Premiere - key make-up artist


2000  ▪ «Eurekam» Disney Channel / Cosmic peanuts production - in collaboration with

Emmanuel Avit



ADVERTISING


2013  ▪ «Test Achat - Mafia and Witch» - directed by Operation Panda - key sfx

make-up artists


2012  ▪ «Alpha 2.1» - Eternity - make-up and set for Hervé Jungblut


▪ «Campaign for the aged workers» - Service public Federal belge

directed by Hans Vercauter for Lovo films - in association with JR Brassinne


▪ «Flair hebdo + Lutosa» - for Beast Animation - model making with Christine Polis


2011  ▪ «Acura» - chief sfx make-up artist


2010  ▪ «Alpha 2.1» - Infinity - make-up and set for Laetitia Bica and Hervé Jungblut


▪ «Paranix» - for Beast Animation - in association with Christine Polis and Benoit Polvêche


2008  ▪ «Hollywood chewing gum» - for Stephane Chauvet


▪ «Decathlon» - for Stephane Chauvet


2007  ▪ «Canal Sat» directed by Joachim Back - for Stephane Chauvet


2006  ▪ «Renault Scenic» the Elephant - for Nomansland Fx


2005  ▪ «Team» film institutionnel sportif - Societe 2P2L - key make-up artist


▪ «Asian Games» China olympic games campaign 2008 - for Nomansland Fx


2004  ▪ «Playstation 2» - for Stéphane Chauvet


▪ «SFR - cellulaire» directed by Remy Belveaux - for Nomansland Fx


▪ «Citroen C3» directed by Quentin Dupieux - for Nomansland Fx



SHORT FILM


2017  ▪ «Reruns» - directed by Rosto - silicone head dummy with Christine Polis


2016  ▪ «Cruelle est la nuit» - directed by Alan Deprez - key sfx make-up artists


▪ «Les rescapés de l'impossible - épisode 2» - directed by Mathieu Berthon - key sfx make-up artists


2013  ▪ «Une séparation» - directed by Michael Bier - key sfx prop artists for a dog


▪ «Les pêcheresses» - directed by Gerlando Infuso - Puppet costumes in collaboration

with Christine Polis


2012  ▪ «Kyasma - Radioactivity - video clip» directed by J-P Frenay for Bang Bang film

key sfx make-up artist - in association with JR Brassinne


▪ «SHUA» directed by Kelzang Ravach - key sfx make-up artist


▪ «Pep's - en solo - video clip» directed by Noamir - key sfx make-up artist

in association with JR Brassinne


▪ «:CODES - Nekra Fylla - video clip» directed by Mickael Pirard and Pascale Schaer

key make-up artist


2011  ▪ «Terra Sola» directed by Eve Martin and Nicolas Bueno - key make-up artist

in association with Christine Polis, Benoit Polvêche and Benoit Cantillana


2010  ▪ «Depotax - video clip» directed by Julien Henry - key make-up artist 


▪ «No Life» directed by Eric Jameux - key make-up artist


2007  ▪ «I.D.All» directed by Juliette Melampyre - key make-up artist


▪ «Vault» directed by Fred Neuen - key make-up artist


2005  ▪ «Pulsions» directed by Slony Sow - key make-up artist


2004  ▪ «Sans bruit» directed by Julia Kowalski - key make-up artist and costume designer


▪ «Si cinq rois valaient sept dames» directed by Pierre Alain Lods - key make-up artist


2003  ▪ «Comme des rats» directed by Julien Bally - production ESRA - key make-up artist


2002  ▪ «L’envie» directed by Michael Agi - key make-up artist


▪ «Morteterre» directed by Fred Ansaldo - key make-up artist


2001  ▪ «In memoriam» dircted by Mathieu Gompel - key make-up artist



MISCELLANEOUS / PERSONAL PROJECTS


2017  ▪ «Passage» - sculpture in collaboration with Trëz


▪ «Astronaute - Tarquin» -costume for the opening of the BIFFF


2015  ▪ «Dépouille céleste» - sculpture in collaboration with Trëz


▪ «La Monnaie» - fake silicone head workshop - 2 weeks training as teacher


▪ «Avatar» - silicone masks for the live role playing game


▪ «Triorrifik» -  Festiv'art organisation for the Brussel's International Fantastic Film

Festival - in collaboration with Trëz and Dinh Van Fx


2012  ▪ «Make Up For Ever» - make-up demo for the opening shop in Brussels


2011  ▪ «La Dame sans Merci» human size sculpture


▪ «Creature» Festiv'art organisation for the Brussel's International Fantastic Film Festival with 13 exhibitors



THEATER


2008  ▪ «Turandot» by G. Puccini, adapted by Zhang Yimou at « Stade de France » - Paris

Costumes and props


2002  ▪ «La cruche cassee» by H. von Kleist, adapted by J. De Decker and J-C Idee

at « Theatre Royal du Parc » - Brussels - Make-up artist for J-P Finotto



COSTUME DESIGN


2012  ▪ «Royco» - costumes - model making


2011  ▪ «Terra Sola» directed by Eve Martin and Nicolas Bueno - key costume designer


2010  ▪ «Depotax - video clip» directed by Julien Henry - key costume designer


2008  ▪ «Ikea» photography by Christophe Gilbert - « Marie-Antoinette dress »


▪ «Innovation» photography by Christophe Gilbert - « Petals dress »


2007  ▪ «Toyota» photography by Christophe Gilbert - « 6 Organic dancers costumes »


▪ «Monoprix» television advertising - « 4 Bunny suits »


2006  ▪ «Tampax» photography by Christophe Gilbert - « Catwoman inspired costume »


2000 - 2006 ▪ «Haute couture, events and prêt-à-porter» design, creation and fabrication


Squid Lab is based in Wallonia

near Brussels - Belgium


Daphnée Beaulieux 0485 91 71 41


Erwan Simon 0488 40 54 71