It’s all fake.

Jeremy Chernick has been designing special effects and theatrical moments for more than 25 years. His work has been featured in over fifty Broadway productions, many of which have been reproduced and recreated across the globe. 

Jeremy has spent his career working in diverse disciplines within the entertainment industry including theater, opera, dance, immersive experiences, museum installations, music videos, TV, film, photo shoots, & special events. From eye-popping stage effects and magic to minimalist and subtle moments, Jeremy seamlessly incorporates special effects into productions. His goal is for effects to bring the audience deeper into the story. 

Jeremy’s success can be attributed to his passion for storytelling, a love of theater craft, his technical skills, persistence, and whimsy. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, two kids and his poodle, Bubble. 

PROCESS

Special Effects tell the story of a moment, a mood, an action, or a reaction. For Jeremy, the first step of every design begins with defining the options for telling that story. Those options are then presented either in person or in a video demo at the studio at J&M. These demos create the starting point for decisions for the creative direction. Once the effect design is clarified Jeremy provides drawings, budgets, careful management of deliverables, and clear communication between departments. Finally, Jeremy and his team will work on site to assure  the effect is delivered successfully.

J&M SPECIAL EFFECTS

Jeremy serves as head designer and co-owner of J&M Special Effects, a leading special effects company located in Brooklyn, New York. J&M Special Effects was incorporated in 1985 and ever since has been a vital member in New York’s entertainment industry. In 2014 Jeremy and Allison Aaron became partners and co-owners of J&M.

WHAT ARE SPECIAL EFFECTS?

Special effects can loosely be defined as a design discipline that includes pyrotechnics, flame effects, water, wind, snow, confetti, atmospherics, mechanics, violence, blood and gore, chemistry, illusions, sculpture, makeup, puppetry, and a variety of other diverse stagecraft used in visual storytelling.