ANIMATRONICS
The Core Crew’s animatronics team is headed by CCFx founder,
Paul Pistore.
Paul started working with animatronics professionally, on Tim Burton’s Batman Returns, as a penguin puppeteer and technician.
He was trained on the job, by the heads of Stan Winston’s amazing animatronics team.
Paul has worked with legends like Stan Winston, Rick Baker and the incredible team at (ADI), to name a few.
With credits like Alien Resurrection, Men in Black 2, My Favorite Martian, The Last Samurai and many others, Paul and his Crew are ready to bring Hollywood level creativity to life for your production.



ABOUT US
Core Crew Fx is made up of a hand-picked group of special effects artists, prop & puppet builders and animatronic technicians who combine a wide array of highly sought-after skills and an amazing team spirit. Based in Singapore, The Crew can tackle any special effects challenge and turn out world class entertainment that will thrill and delight an audience. Our clients can attest to our dedication and versatility. If you can imagine it, CCFx can make it happen.
Our Mission is to create professional, world-class puppetry, special effects and special props in Singapore. CCFx can create the types of special effects that you'd have to look outside of the SEA region to find, now at your doorstep.
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MEET THE CREW

Paul Pistore
Creative Director & Founder
Paul is a veteran puppeteer and builder, he has worked on major motion pictures such as Batman Returns, Alien Resurrection, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, Men in Black 2 and many more.

Shyam Ramasamy
Managing Director
Shyam brings to CCFx a background in Aerospace Engineering as well as Business Management. Due to his family background in shipping and acquisitions, he also has a keen interest in sales and client interaction. In a word, Shyam is the Core Crew’s Point-Man.

Tim Lucas Tan
Shop Manager & Founding Member
Tim is an experienced prop, puppet, and specialty costume maker. With his management experience and straight-forward style, he's the Crew's anchorman.