With a background in visual arts and sculpting, Blostein’s expertise in breakdown artistry, SFX costuming, prosthetics, hair and creature effects fabrication has been recognized through her CAFTCAD Awards nominations and wins, including the 2023 win for Excellence in Crafts – SPFX Building for Station Eleven.

Andrea was a breakdown artist on the Snowpiecer team that won the 2023 CAFTCAD award for Costume Design in TV West – Contemporary, and was nominated for Costume Design in TV – Sci-Fi/Fantasy.

From the stunt-safe Klingon armour in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds to customizing blood drop beads for the stunning headpiece in What We Do In the Shadows, Anna’s work with dyes, paints and bloods have been nominated and won many CAFTCAD awards, including the 2023 CAFTCAD Awards for Excellence in Crafts – Textiles for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

With over a decade of experience, Sarah Stroman has an impressive resume that reads like a dream list of projects in breakdown artistry. She’s won numerous CAFTCAD Awards in the Excellence in Crafts - Textiles category, including in 2025 for Shōgun, in 2022Snake Eyes and 2020 for See. Sarah’s work was also nominated in the same category in 2022 for Peacemaker and 2019 for Altered Carbon. 

Breakdown Artist Tamara Rigby-Funke’s love of her craft is evident in her work. From the hauntingly beautiful Nightmare Alley to the joyful whimsy of Station Eleven, Tamara has used her talents to bring many unique projects to life.

As the costume designer for six films in the legendary horror franchise Saw, Alex Kavanagh is a key part of some of Canada’s most iconic horror moments.