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Alexander Gunn(I)

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Alexander Gunn
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With 40 years' experience in practical, physical, pyrotechnic and miniature effects for films, television shows, pop videos and commercials, Alex has an almost unrivalled wealth of experience across the genres. From war films to food shows, historical dramas to documentaries, specialty set design and construction, gimbals and other rigs, there's pretty much nothing that I haven't catered for.

Pursuing a passion for film effects from a very early age, from choosing relevant subjects a school to UK exam standards, a foundation year at St Martin's School of Art followed by 3 years at BPCAD to HND diploma in photography, film and television I first worked as an assistant film editor and later assistant dubbing editor for a year, which gave me an excellent grounding for what was to come next - finally a job in special effects. Many films, TV shows, commercials and live action projects later, finally making the grade to full SFX Supervisor in 2004, the stage was set for a company start-up.

With some serious titles under my belt, the company Arcadia SFX Ltd, was established in 2008.

With facilities conveniently located just west of London's heartland, close to Pinewood and Shepperton Studios, my company has been providing physical, pyrotechnic and model effects solutions for over 15 years, from $100 million epics to more modestly budgeted straight-to-dvd adventures, from "Rambo" to "Tremors 7", I've gained a wealth of experience in the "maximum bang for buck" approach.

Able to fully service productions across the entire spectrum of film and TV productions, commercials, pop videos and more, with state-of-the-art equipment and experienced BECTU/JISFX graded technicians along with international crews throughout Europe, Jordan, North Africa, Thailand and Yorkshire, nowhere is too far or too close to home!

My company ethos is to ensure your production requirements are fully realised with imagination and flair, ensuring your spend goes where it needs to be - on the screen.
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Gangs of London
Gangs of London
The Riot Act
Emmerdale 2016 - springtime!
Emmerdale 2016
Alexander Gunn
Emmerdale Summer Stunt Spectacular 2015
Inside the Emmerdale set
Emmerdale set almost submerged!
Sinking 6 tonnes of set into U Stage, Pinewood Studios for the Emmerdale 41st Anniversary show - built and executed by ASFX Ltd
Firing a broadside on "The Admiral"

Known for

Leah Harvey in Foundation (2021)
Foundation
7.4
TV Series
  • Special Effects
Joe Cole and Sope Dirisu in Gangs of London (2020)
Gangs of London
8.1
TV Series
  • Special Effects
Sylvester Stallone in Rambo (2008)
Rambo
7.0
  • Special Effects(as Alex Gunn)
  • 2008
Ninja Assassin (2009)
Ninja Assassin
6.3
  • Special Effects(as Alex Gunn)
  • 2009

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  • Joe Cole and Sope Dirisu in Gangs of London (2020)
    Gangs of London
  • Leah Harvey in Foundation (2021)
    Foundation
  • Seechers (2021)
    Seechers
  • Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
    Wonder Woman 1984
    • (uncredited)
  • Michael Gross and Jon Heder in Tremors: Shrieker Island (2020)
    Tremors: Shrieker Island
  • Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried in You Should Have Left (2020)
    You Should Have Left
  • Michelle Pfeiffer, Angelina Jolie, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Elle Fanning, Ed Skrein, and Harris Dickinson in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
    Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
  • Timothée Chalamet in The King (2019)
    The King
  • The Flood (2019)
    The Flood
  • Ralph Fiennes, John C. Reilly, Will Ferrell, Rob Brydon, Steve Coogan, and Rebecca Hall in Holmes & Watson (2018)
    Holmes & Watson
  • Joely Richardson, Ronni Ancona, James Fox, Patricia Hodge, Michael Landes, Sally Phillips, Julian Ovenden, Gemma Whelan, Sophie Simnett, Kitty Peterkin, Lochlan White, and Riley White in Christmas Survival (2018)
    Christmas Survival
  • Shawn Michaels, Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin, and Rebecca Quin in The Marine 6: Close Quarters (2018)
    The Marine 6: Close Quarters
  • Patrick Anderson and Rosamund Pike in A Private War (2018)
    A Private War
  • Stanley Tucci in Patient Zero (2018)
    Patient Zero
  • Obey (2018)
    Obey

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2022 showreel
Demo Reel 3:22
2022 showreel
Arcadia SFX Ltd Showreel 2016
Demo Reel 6:20
Arcadia SFX Ltd Showreel 2016

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    • June 24, 1962
    • Lambeth, London, England, UK

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