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James Ojala

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Started with co-written public access show, "My Three Scums" in Duluth, Minnesota. The controversial horror/comedy show lasted from '96-'99 and gained Jim his first job with Troma.

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in Duluth, Minnesota, USA
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Hide HideMake-Up Department (51 titles)
???? Skinny Dip (special makeup effects artist) (in production)
 
2013 Brutal (makeup designer) (post-production)
 
2013 Children of Sorrow (special makeup effects artist) (completed)
 
2012 Redlands (special makeup effects artist) (completed)
 
2012 John Dies at the End (special makeup effects artist)
 
2011 Randy the Vegetarian Zombie (short) (special makeup effects artist)
 
2011 True Blood (TV series) (makeup effects technician - 2 episodes)
– I'm Alive and on Fire (2011) (makeup effects technician - as Jim Ojala)
– If You Love Me, Why Am I Dyin'? (2011) (makeup effects technician - as Jim Ojala)
 
2011 Jon Benjamin Has a Van (TV series) (special makeup effects artist - 1 episode)
– Breakdown Van (2011) (special makeup effects artist)
 
2011 3 MInutes in Hell (TV series) (makeup artist)
 
2010 Kill Devil Hill (short) (special makeup effects artist)
 
2010 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special (TV movie) (special makeup effects artist - as Jim Ojala)
 
2010 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (TV series) (special makeup effects artist - 1 episode)
– Crows (2010) (special makeup effects artist)
 
2010 Malice N Wonderland (video short) (special makeup effects artist)
 
2010 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams (special makeup effects artist)
 
2009 Blood: The Last Vampire (mold department, special makeup effects crew: Spectral Motion)
 
2009 Stealth (short) (special makeup effects artist)
 
2008 Marvel Zombies: The Movie (short) (special makeup effects artist)
 
2008 Deadgirl (special makeup effects artist & designer)
 
2008 Dark Reel (special makeup effects artist)
 
2008 Hellboy II: The Golden Army (special makeup effects crew: Spectral Motion)
 
2007/II Fade (special makeup effects artist)
 
2007 House M.D. (TV series) (special makeup effects artist: Autonomous FX - 1 episode)
– Insensitive (2007) (special makeup effects artist: Autonomous FX)
 
2007 The Devil's Muse (special makeup effects artist)
 
2006 Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead (creature effects: baby zombie chick puppet)
 
2006 The Thirst (special makeup effects lab technician: Autonomous FX)
 
2006 Lady in the Water (special makeup effects technician: Spectral Motion, Inc.)
 
2006 Voodoo Moon (TV movie) (special makeup effects technician: Almost Human)
 
2006 X-Men: The Last Stand (special makeup effects technician: Spectral Motion, Inc.)
 
2006 The Darkroom (special makeup effects technician: Almost Human)
 
2005 Dirty (special makeup effects lab technician: Almost Human - uncredited)
 
2005/II Broken (short) (special makeup effects artist)
 
2005 House of the Dead 2 (TV movie) (special makeup effects lab technician: Almost Human)
 
2005 Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (lab technician: Almost Human)
 
2005 The Inside (TV series) (special makeup effects technician: Almost Human)
 
2005 Man with the Screaming Brain (lab technician: Prosthetic Makeup Studio - as Jim Ojala)
 
2005 Alien Apocalypse (TV movie) (creature effects crew: ACME EFX)
 
2005 Lackawanna Blues (TV movie) (special makeup effects technician)
 
2005 Point Pleasant (TV series) (special makeup effects technician: Almost Human)
 
2004 Frankenfish (TV movie) (lab technician: Almost Human)
 
2004 Dead Birds (lab technician: Almost Human)
 
2004 The Fallen (special makeup effects technician: Designs To Deceive)
 
2004 Lightning Bug (special makeup effects technician: Almost Human)
 
2004 Tales from the Crapper (video) (special makeup effects artist)
 
2004 Pagans (special makeup effects artist)
 
2003 Monster Makers (TV movie) (lab technician: Almost Human)
 
2003 Miracles (TV series) (special makeup effects technician)
 
2002 Firefly (TV series) (special makeup effects technician)
 
2001 Wendigo (creature effects crew: Direct Effects)
 
2000 Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (special makeup effects artist - as Jim Ojala)
 
1999 Angel (TV series) (special makeup effects technician)
 
1997 Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV series) (special makeup effects technician)
 
Show ShowSpecial Effects (13 titles)
2013 Proxy (special effects coordinator) (post-production)
 
2013/I Whispers (special effects makeup) (post-production)
 
2013 Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan (special effects) (completed)
 
2012 Jack and Diane (special effects crew; Atlantic West FX)
 
2011 Thor (special effects technician)
 
2010 TRON: Legacy (special effects technician: FI)
 
2010 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (TV series) (special effects makeup - 1 episode)
– Crows (2010) (special effects makeup)
 
2009/I 2012 (puppeteer)
 
2009 Where the Wild Things Are (mold department: Jim Henson's Creature Shop)
 
2007 Quench (special effects coordinator)
 
2007 The Devil's Muse (special effects director)
 
2006 Big Bad Wolf (on-set makeup artist: Autonomous F/X, Inc.)
 
2004 Dead Birds (mold maker)
 
Show ShowDirector (4 titles)
2011/I Harvest (short)
 
2008 Marvel Zombies: The Movie (short)
 
2006 Truthus: A Family Holiday (short) (co-director)
 
2004 The Incredible Torture Trio (short)
 
Show ShowWriter (4 titles)
2011/I Harvest (short)
 
2008 Marvel Zombies: The Movie (short) (screenplay)
 
2006 Truthus: A Family Holiday (short)
 
2004 The Incredible Torture Trio (short)
 
Show ShowProducer (4 titles)
2011/I Harvest (short) (producer)
 
2008 Marvel Zombies: The Movie (short) (co-producer)
 
2006 Truthus: A Family Holiday (short) (co-producer)
 
2004 The Incredible Torture Trio (short) (co-producer)
 
Show ShowActor (4 titles)
2011 Randy the Vegetarian Zombie (short)
Torture Victim
 
2008 Marvel Zombies: The Movie (short)
Zombie Spider-Man
 
2004 Tales from the Crapper (video)
Monster Meat (scenes deleted)
 
2000 Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
Special Student
 
Show ShowEditor (1 title)
2011/I Harvest (short)
 
Show ShowArt Department (1 title)
2005 All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos (on-set dresser - as Jim Ojala)
 
Show ShowSelf (1 title)
2009 Tromatized: Meet Lloyd Kaufman (documentary)
Himself
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Produced the Danzig music video, "Wicked Pussycat."

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Jim Ojala

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Trivia:

Started with co-written public access show, "My Three Scums" in Duluth, Minnesota. The controversial horror/comedy show lasted from '96-'99 and gained Jim his first job with Troma. See more »

Star Sign:

Taurus