I didn’t really forget. Ok people, I’ve started my new solo venture , Studio Gillis! It’s a full service studio focusing on Creature Characters, Make up FX, Specialty Props and Costumes, Art Projects and everything else you know me for. I’m looking forward to carrying on the same innovative work that ADI has become synonymous with. What about Tom Woodruff, you ask? Ask him! This my announcement dammit. Ok I’ll speak for him. He’s moving forward with his film projects as a writer/director/ producer and will be more hands on as an artist. He ain’t done yet, folks! And what of the venerable ADI? We will have news on that front that you’ll find interesting! Stay tuned... But back to me. As is evidenced by PREY, there are still plenty of Practical Creatures to design and create. Real characters that anchor a story in reality, making us believe they’re real, because they are real! My new studio is a chance for me to reaffirm my mission to myself and to you the fans. I will, with the help of my fantastically talented crew, continue to bring you memorable Practical Creature Characters for as long as you’ll let me. Thank you for continuing to support Practical Effects! Together as fans and film makers we will keep the art alive! Love and Monsters, alec