Cordivani FX Studio

A stone’s throw from the GABA trail, where mountain paths smell of moss and chestnut, lies a place where imagination takes shape: Cordivani FX Studio. Here, Giuseppe Cordivani—an internationally renowned artist and master of special effects—transforms ideas into creatures that breathe, masks that tell stories, and scenography that sparks the imagination. It is an auteur workshop where craftsmanship meets technology: latex, platinum silicone, resins, animatronics, hand painting, single-hair needle implantation, movement testing. Every piece is unique, created for film, theatre, events—or for anyone seeking a work capable of inspiring awe.

Visiting the studio is an experience in itself: you enter quietly and are welcomed by molds, colours, mechanical structures, muppets, costumes, and mascots; you observe the steps of an FX creation from sculpture to final scene, even including drone filming that enhances every detail. Everything speaks of care, of time well spent, of a signature style that has now chosen Acquasanta Terme as its home: a source of pride for the territory, a bridge between Apennine culture and the international creative stage.

For travellers, it is the perfect stop to pair with a walk along the Mulattiere trails or a forest trek: art and nature side by side. By appointment, the studio opens its doors to enthusiasts, directors, companies, museums, and brands—as well as families and visitors seeking memorable experiences. And if inspiration calls, it is possible to commission a custom creature or request information about courses and training sessions.

Why visit? To see up close where wonder is born—and take a fragment of it with you.
Book a visit • Request an FX quote • Combine the studio tour with a GABA itinerary.