Face Off 2011
What is Face Off?
Face Off is a reality television competition series that aired on the SyFy network. The show features special effects make-up artists who compete against each other in elaborate challenges designed to test their skills in creating movie-quality prosthetics and makeup effects.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 162
- Runtime
- 40 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 26, 2011
- Last aired
- Aug 7, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- FR, US
- Networks
- Syfy
- Genres
- Reality
- Updated
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Overview
Face Off is a reality television competition series that aired on the SyFy network. The show features special effects make-up artists who compete against each other in elaborate challenges designed to test their skills in creating movie-quality prosthetics and makeup effects. Participants strive to win a grand prize and the recognition of being named Hollywood's next great effects artist. The series showcases the artistic process behind creating creatures, characters, and transformations commonly seen in science fiction, fantasy, and horror films. Throughout the competition, contestants face elimination as they work to demonstrate their technical abilities and creativity under time constraints and themed challenge parameters. The show ran for multiple seasons on SyFy, featuring a rotating panel of industry professionals who evaluate the artists' work. Each episode typically includes both creative and technical elements as contestants are judged on their artistic vision, craftsmanship, and ability to execute complex designs within competitive timeframes. The program highlights the specialized field of special effects makeup as both an art form and a professional skill set used in entertainment production.
Should you watch it?
“Special effects makeup artists compete in creative challenges.”
- Showcases incredible artistry and craftsmanship
- Features diverse and talented contestants
- Offers insight into special effects industry
- Some challenges may seem repetitive
- Limited screen time for contestant backstories
You enjoy competition shows with artistic flair.
Suitable for teens and adults interested in makeup artistry.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Welcome to the Jungle Jan 26, 2011
- E2 Naked Ambition Feb 2, 2011
- E3 Out of this World Feb 9, 2011
- E4 Bad to the Bone Feb 16, 2011
- E5 Switched and Hitched Feb 23, 2011
- E6 Dancing Dead Mar 2, 2011
- E7 Family Plot Mar 9, 2011
- E8 Twisted Tales Mar 16, 2011
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Return to Oz Jan 11, 2012
- E2 Water World Jan 18, 2012
- E3 Rock Your Body Jan 25, 2012
- E4 Night Terrors Feb 1, 2012
- E5 Dangerous Beauty Feb 8, 2012
- E6 Triple Threat Feb 15, 2012
- E7 Alien Interpreters Feb 22, 2012
- E8 Burtonesque Feb 29, 2012
- E9 Dinoplasty Mar 7, 2012
- E10 The Ultimate Spotlight Challenge Mar 14, 2012
Season 3 · 12 episodes
- E1 A Force to Be Reckoned With Aug 21, 2012
- E2 Pirate Treasure Aug 28, 2012
- E3 Year Of The Dragon Sep 4, 2012
- E4 Alice In Zombieland Sep 11, 2012
- E5 Supermobile Sep 18, 2012
- E6 Dishonorable Proportions Sep 25, 2012
- E7 Monster Twist Oct 2, 2012
- E8 Who's the New Who? Oct 9, 2012
- E9 Junkyard Cyborg Oct 16, 2012
- E10 Scene of the Crime Oct 23, 2012
- E11 Immortal Enemies Oct 30, 2012
- E12 Finale Oct 31, 2012
Season 4 · 11 episodes
- E1 Make It Reign Jan 15, 2013
- E2 Heroic Proportions Jan 22, 2013
- E3 When Hell Freezes Over Jan 29, 2013
- E4 Eye Candy Feb 5, 2013
- E5 Two Heads Are Better Than One Feb 12, 2013
- E6 Bugging Out Feb 19, 2013
- E7 Howl at the Moon Feb 26, 2013
- E8 It's Better in the Dark Mar 5, 2013
- E9 Mummy Mayhem Mar 12, 2013
- E10 Alien Apocalypse Mar 19, 2013
- E11 Living the Dream Mar 26, 2013
Season 5 · 15 episodes
- E1 Going for Gold Aug 13, 2013
- E2 Future Frankenstein Aug 20, 2013
- E3 Gettin' Goosed Aug 27, 2013
- E4 Subterranean Terror Sep 3, 2013
- E5 Mother Earth Goddess Sep 10, 2013
- E6 Trick or Treat Sep 17, 2013
- E7 Living Art Sep 24, 2013
- E8 Cosmic Circus Oct 1, 2013
- E9 Mortal Sins Oct 8, 2013
- E10 The Laughing Dead Oct 15, 2013
- E11 Dark Magic Oct 22, 2013
- E12 Flights of Fantasy Oct 29, 2013
- E13 Swan Song Nov 5, 2013
- E14 Top 20 Countdown - Judges' Favorites Nov 12, 2013
- E15 Naked And Painted Nov 19, 2013
Frequently asked questions
Is this show appropriate for children?
Generally suitable for teens and up due to competition intensity.
Do I need prior knowledge of makeup artistry?
No prior knowledge needed; the show explains techniques clearly.
How many contestants compete each season?
The show features multiple contestants competing in elimination rounds.
Are the challenges realistic for the industry?
Challenges reflect real special effects makeup scenarios and demands.
Is there a judging panel?
Yes, industry professionals evaluate contestant submissions each episode.