Founded in 1990, Toby Lindala and Lindala Schminken fx inc (LSFX) has been the top, go-to makeup effects studio in Western Canada securing a reputation as one of the best in the industry, worldwide.
For more than 25 years, we have been specializing in creating character prosthetics, animatronics, creatures, duplicate animals; and, have been credited on more than 50 feature films, including – most recently, WARCRAFT, GODZILLA, SEVENTH SON – and recently added to our roster is STAR TREK 3.
Top television series include SUPERNATURAL, now in its 11th season; ONCE UPON A TIME, now it its 5th season; as well as many others – and, it all started with The X-Files. Total number of episodes we’ve worked on is in the thousands.
Collaborating with the best artists in the business, both in studio and on-set, our work continues to provide filmmakers with the most ingenious and creative makeup effects and prosthetics, available today.
We understand the language of film, the nuances of the studio system, and the process of moviemaking. We work with major picture studios and directors to bring their vision to the screen – always being delivered on time and on budget.
Filmmaking has evolved leaps and bounds in the 25 years we’ve been on the scene. We have been instrumental in developing new materials and approaches to make the process more effective, efficient and impactful.
LSFX has been on the leading edge of the curve, with hundreds-of-thousands of jaw dropping collaborations to our credit.
While working with the production team, starting from concept to completion, we always ensure: originality, believability, and an unsurpassed quality of work.
Having had the honour and privilege of studying under two industry legends – Dick Smith and Todd McIntosh, Toby honed his skills, with passion, obsession and a few small productions, then launched his career into orbit working on The X-Files’ Pilot and the first five seasons.
By the age of 22, Toby was working closely with Chris Carter to create the iconic look for The X-Files television series; establishing and creating the show’s groundbreaking look in a world populated by aliens, creatures and the more bizarre.
By 1998, his fantastic creations had earned two Emmy Nominations for Outstanding Makeup for work on The X-Files.
Toby has also been nominated for his family/fantasy creature creations, nominated twice for an Emmy for Outstanding Makeup for work on Once Upon A Time and Voyage of the Unicorn.
Whether the project is complete with subtle characters, monsters and creatures, OR gore and trauma, OR cute animatronic puppies and the Seven Dwarfs, Toby and his crew can create it all for you!
In more ways than one, our LSFX Studio is conveniently located in the “heart” of the Vancouver film community.
Our 5,000 square foot studio is equipped to specifically support the variety of disciplines needed to bring all creations to life.
We maintain an extensive stock of moulds and rental pieces that makes us the best choice when serving your needs effectively and at a fraction of the cost of other resources.
To achieve the highest caliber of work, LSFX brings together the finest and most talented artists: Master painters, illustrators, sculptors, mould-makers, mechanical engineers, fabricators, production personnel and on-set makeup effects artists.
In the ever-evolving world of makeup effects, our team continues to grow and innovate.
Often we work in a two-way consultation with our suppliers to develop new materials, and new ways to use them.
Our illustrators are incredibly gifted designers adept at amalgamating classic and modern rendering techniques to best pre-visualize any concept, for your final approval.
Through research, imagination and experience, we move from idea to realization easily and efficiently.
With over a quarter century experience – we have the knowledge and understanding that enables us to face any new and exciting challenge with confidence.
Aligned with the best on-set makeup effects artists, technicians and puppeteers in the business we guarantee optimum performance and production value on every take!