Makeup & Makeup Effects/Special Effects/Visual Effects
“Todd was the mastermind behind the F/X work on the film The Enemy God. By far, Todd is the best Visual F/X person I have ever worked with. Todd is a total professional. It was an honor to work alongside him.”
Paul Cuthbert, Director of Photography, Paul Cuthbert Camera
“Todd and his team were absolute professionals. Under a rigid deadline, they created wonderful,
believable monsters right before our eyes. Coming into the project, I knew the makeup had to
be spot on. In short, they exceeded our expectations. Todd has my highest recommendation. Immaculate work!”
Jenny Urice, Producer/Director; Starz Entertainment
“I have worked with Todd both as a director and actor. Todd did prosthetics for me for Rikki Tikki Tavi and Lily's Purple Plastic Purse for those productions at the Denver Children's Theatre. He also created props for Rikki. He is a very gifted designer and created amazing looks for the actors. He has also crafted a nose and chin for me when I played Gertrude Stein in Melissa McCarl’s play Poignant Irritations. I have always enjoyed working with Todd for not only his expertise but his talent and enthusiasm for the work.”
Billie McBride , Director/Actor , Denver Children's Theatre/Mizel Adult Theatre Co.
“Todd was our makeup department head on The Enemy God feature film. The movie was shot over 47 days in the jungles of Central America. As the director of the movie, I challenged Todd to rise above the recommendations he had received from his Hollywood colleagues on the difficult challenges our project presented. Not only did Todd deliver with amazing innovation and creativity, he and his assistants did it all in the toughest working conditions of the jungle without complaining. He is always eager to bring excellence to his work. It was a pleasure working with him.”
Christopher Bessette , Writer/Director/Producer, Terrapin Point Motion Pictures Ltd.
“Todd is a genius - he's one of the most creative prosthetic makeup artists I've ever worked with. PHAMALY is comprised entirely of actors with disabilities - Todd has to adapt various hand props (& wheelchairs!) to accommodate the needs of each actor. The custom props he has built for our theatre company over the years are brilliant. I would HIGHLY recommend Todd for any creative work where his intelligence & artistic excellence would be utilized.”
Melanie Mayner, Production Manager, PHAMALy - The Physically Handicapped Actors & Musical Artists League
“Todd has provided exceptional service in every aspect of his highly specialized field. He has been the go to guy in Colorado for all special effects make-up needs. He is extremely dedicated and personable and delivers a creative high quality product. I would give him my highest recommendation.”
Steve Wilson, Artistic Director/Director, PHAMALy
Teacher
“Todd is a highly creative force in the Denver area, specializing in props, makeup and special effects for the stage and screen. At the Art Institute of Colorado, Todd is a tireless instructor. He is inspirational to the young, old and not-so-closeted actors who haunt the animation labs and classrooms at our school. He has served as a mentor for me over the past four years, offering critical support as I slowly learned the ropes of classroom instruction.”
Wes Price, Owner, Wes Price Illustration
“Todd was one of my favorite instructors at (the Art Institute of Colorado) because he was not only very knowledgeable on a wide array of visual and special effects techniques, but because he inspired me to try new things, and to try harder. He also inspired me with his passion for this kind of work.”
Russell Pearsall, Character Technical Director, DreamWorks Animation
“Todd taught several of my classes at AIC, including a special effects mask making class, cinematography, and character movement for animators. Todd's ability to communicate theories in class through examples that were always highly applicable to the entertainment industry is among his many strengths. Another truly unique trait is Todd's problem solving ability. As a student, I always felt that Todd genuinely wanted to discover a solution (and often, many possible solutions) to the puzzles I brought to him in class. Now as a working professional, I still count Todd as a trusted mentor.”
Emily Moyer, Former Student, Art Institute of Colorado
“Todd has worked for the Continuing Education Department as an adjunct instructor. He’s taught both public and custom classes in After Effects and exceeded the client’s expectations. Todd will be a great addition to your team; he is a true subject matter expert.”
Jim Skeen, Director of Marketing, Art Institute of Colorado
“Mr. Debreceni leads his classes with a level of conviction and expertise that is always inspiring to me. With his own desire to continually expand his knowledge base, Todd stays remarkably humble given his credentials. I fully recommend Mr. Debreceni as an educator, peer, professional and friend.”
Scott Willman, Technical Director, Sony Pictures Imageworks
