Ironhead Studio is an effects firm specializing in costume and creature design. And that’s where the resemblance to most other effects firms ends. We’re committed to delivering a higher standard in both design and function. So you’ll be proud to do that close-up.
About Jose Fernandez
Jose Fernandez began his career in film in 1989 as a sculptor for the legendary Rick Baker on the motion picture “Gremlins.” Since that time he has been instrumental in creating some of the most memorable superhero/fantasy characters of the last two decades.
Throughout the 1990′s Jose developed his craft and built a respected reputation as a lead sculptor on such films as ”Godzilla”, “Men in Black”, “Alien III”, and “Bicentennial Man” as well as through numerous collaborations with industry titans such as Colleen Atwood and Tim Burton on “Batman Returns”, “Planet of the Apes”, and “Sleepy Hollow”. Jose again returned to the Batman franchise to oversee the specialty costumes for “Batman and Robin” and “Batman Forever” for Joel Schumacher, setting new standards for what a superhero costume could be.
Jose’s reputation for subtlety and a classic aesthetic have continued to put him in demand in more recent years, and can be most readily seen in characters such as the Silver Surfer and “Hellboy’s” Abe Sapien as well as the designs and construction of the specialty costumes for “X-Men United” and ‘Fantastic Four.” The latter providing him with his first official credit as costume designer.
In December of 2007, Jose finally made the decision to open his own shop, Ironhead Studio. Ironhead is more than just another effects shop, it’s an artistic and personal extension of it’s founder, committed to the same excellence and unique vision that has been Jose’s personal hallmark for years.
“Throughout my career I have been offered the opportunity to work with, and learn from, some of the greatest talent that my industry has to offer. It’s those experiences in collaboration that I find rewarding. I genuinely look forward to continue working with this generations great filmmakers. It is my desire that Ironhead will be instrumental in pushing this medium forward into its exciting future.”
I can only say that my collaboration experience with Jose Fernandez has been nothing but GREAT, he really has a great sense of aesthetics and knows how to build a beautiful costume, and deliver on time and on budget. I am sure that we will work together in many of my future projects. He is a multi-skilled artist and has a sophisticated taste that you can only find in renaissance men.
Mayes C. Rubeo Costume designer – Apocalypto, Dragonball, Avatar
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I have collaborated with Jose Fernandez on both large and small scale projects. He can produce the highest level of work in a timely manner as well as assimlate and interpret design ideas he is challenged with.
Colleen Atwood - Academy Award-winning costume designer
Sweeney Todd, Memoirs of a Geisha, Planet of the Apes, Chicago
Jose’s talent never ceases to amaze me
Jim Tyson
Costume Supervisor Chronicles of Riddick, Master and Commander, Fantastic Four
As producer for Marvel I have had the pleasure of working with the best talent Hollywood has to offer. Within that esteemed group Jose stands out among the very best.
Kevin Feige
President of Production Marvel Studios
Jose was instrumental in the creation of the character concepts for the Fan 4 movies. Any filmmaker would be LUCKY to have him as a part of their creative team. I look forward to making magic with you again.
Tim Story - Director
Barbershop, Taxi, Fantastic Four, Fantastic 4-Rise of the Silver Surfer
I loved working with Jose. I can’t wait until we collaborate again.
Hugh Jackman
Actor
Jose, I love what you are doing. Your design work is always helpful in setting the look of our superhero characters. I can’t get enough of what you do.
Ralph Winter - Producer
X-Men franchise, Fantastic 4, Fan 4-Rise of the Silver Surfer, Planet of the Apes
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLY SHIT. forgot to email you guys yesterday. WE FUCKING LOVE IT>>>> bad ass, rock-n-roll, sexy sexy dangerous. says all the things in one image that we feel about Gabriel: powerful, confident, deadly…love the pride that Kevin obviously feels in the suit. also feels edgy and youthful. has an agility to it. Love it. great job to all on both inspiration and execution. Clint is beside himself with joy, as am i.
Shannon Gaulding
Producer Legion, The International