About us
In 2014, after 20 years of experience in the film industry our founding members created the 16 Tonnes company. Having started out as a collective of friends known as the “Art Army”, 16 Tonnes has grown far beyond its humble beginnings. Our capable team now hosts a multitude of skilled craftspeople proficient in everything from scenic painting to special effects gags. Our crew is committed to building the visions of creatives, seeing each project through to completion, and seeing each one done right.
Meet the team
Starting out as a prop master and special effects artist in 1996, Brendan worked his way up to production design and art direction on pieces such as The VOID, American Gods, Pins and Needles and many more.
Brendan Callaghan, founder
Will Alperin, Special effects and electronics specialist
With over 15 years in the film and television industry, Will has been a part of 16 Tonnes since its inception. Starting in as a Set Dresser on shows like Scare Tactics, Will moved onto Props, Special Effects, and Art Directing, picking up skills along the way. If it needs to move, light up, or explode, he can do it.
Kieran Turner, lead fabricator
Getting his start in film as a carpenter on Storm City, Kieran joined the Art Army and eventually 16 Tonnes in 2015. When not in the workshop, Kieran spends his time perfecting his miniature painting skills and building custom furniture pieces.
Doug Herrington, Workshop manager
After his career as a carpenter, Doug now spends his days keeping the train running here at 16 Tonnes.
Jeremy Cobourne, Head Scenic Painter
Jeremy brings over 20 years of scenic painting experience to our team. Having joined 16 Tonnes in 2017, he now leads our dedicated team of painters with patience and spice. Jeremy enjoys growing various peppers, several of which you can find outside of our workshop.
Curtis Moneo, Head Carpenter
After an attempted career as a magician, Curtis found his spark in carpentry. Now with over 20 years of experience, he leads our team with skill, compassion and wit. Fun fact, his favorite animal is also one of his favorite foods, crabs!
shaun Majid, 3d printing specialist
Shaun’s extensive career as a prop master for tv and film led him to discover and teach himself 3d printing as a prop making tool. Over the years Shaun has shifted his focus to prop construction and to honing his 3d printing craft.
Our location
Based in Toronto, our primary workshop is situated at 6 Curity avenue (unit 21). Our secondary workshop and print shop are just down the street.
Got a vision?
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR IT. BE IT SETS, PROPS, SPECIAL EFFECTS, INSTALLATIONS OR ANYTHING IN-BETWEEN, WE’LL BUILD IT. OUR SKILLED TEAM HAS TACKLED EVERYTHING FROM GIANT PUMPKINS, TO MINIATURE PLANES, ELABORATE BATHROOMS, FLAMING BUSES AND EVEN PIRATE SHIPS.
Contact us.
416-902-9598 brendan@16tonnes.com
6 Curity avenue, Unit 21, East York, ON M4B 3L8