The Laboratory Departments
Our projects span over a wide domain of application. Whether it be in Animatronics, Props, Costumes, or Makeup, each department represents the absolute best in the field. Countless hours spent crafting and designing, a team of passionately dedicated professionals, and a veritable laundry list of Hollywood clientele proves it without a shadow of a doubt.

Makeup

From the runways of Milan, to the battlefields of Iraq, to the darkest depths of the human imagination. We have helped achieve all of these looks. With hundreds of Feature Films, Television movies & Series as well as countless commercials M.E.L., Inc. has been an innovator in the art of Makeup. We have had numerous industry nominations and awards and endeavor to achieve the highest level of craftsmanship.

Costumes / Walk-arounds

Let our newly expanded Costume department show you why so many industry professionals choose M.E.L. for their special costume requirements.

Creature Suits

Since our inception in 1979, M.E.L. has created a wide variety of creatures. Whether it is the Monkapotamus from The Drew Carey Show or the Goombas in Super Mario Brothers, no design is beyond our capabilities.

Props

Custom hand props, oversize, miniatures, electronics, doubles, rubber stunt, dummies, bodies, body parts, forensic, medical, futuristic, historical, alien, animal, robotic, plants, food, armor, weapons, Vacuforming, We have the facility and resources to accommodate any and all of your design needs.

Animatronics

With a complete in house machine shop, M.E.L. can fabricate and satisfy all of your design needs. Be it a simple cable controlled prop or a fully functional servo controlled dinosaur.