We are artisans, designers and visionaries. We make the imagined reality with precision, extraordinary craftmanship and attention to detail.
Universal Creations was born from a raw passion for creation, founded by Adriaan Engelbrecht and Nicola Parke, guided by a mission to innovate, experiment and manufacture, fusing form and function in innovative new ways and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Located in Ashford, Middlesex, Universal Creations specialises in making bespoke items from props, models, and replicas for the big screen through to privately commissioned interiors and works of art.
Universal Creations are a very talented Production Design company who have a genuine passion for Film Production. I was very grateful to work with them on our short Sci-Fi Drama ‘Cognition’ starring Andrew Scott and Jeremy Irvine.
From the moment they started work on the production, their professionalism and expertise put us all at ease as there was a tight deadline on the production. We had various production design assets and weapons needed for the shoot. What Nicola and Adriaan were able to achieve in a short turn around time was spectacular, everything was of a very high standard and the results speak for themselves.
I would highly recommend Universal Creations as they have a genuine understanding of the entire production design and film production process, they help facilitate any filmmakers vision to become a reality. Without a doubt, a force to be reckoned with as major Film Production Designers of the future.
I have been working with the team at Universal Creations for several years now and I cannot speak highly enough of Adriaan/Nicola and the team. The products they provide are the best, without doubt in my nearly 30 years in this business.
The quality of the weapons I received is superb, after 2 seasons of large battle scenes we are still using some of the swords and muskets they made, with only a little touch up to the paint work. Don't know of any other similar companies that can offer that standard.
As often happens in the film industry we had gone down many avenues to solve a spa set problem all of which uncovered more issues. At the 11th hour we came to Universal Creations to make an enlarged 'stone' finish bath for this crucial scene in The Favourite. They had been highly recommended by our Prop Master and I wouldn't hesitate to do the same.
The extremely talented team at Universal Creations turn my visions into reality. From brainstorming ideas to finished props, they work professionally and have a vast collective prop making knowledge, which is certainly appreciated. They understand challenging budgets and cope well within tight time frames, always with a smile!
We are really grateful for the dedication, support and creativity of Universal Creations in helping The Royal British Legion commemorate the Centenary in such an engaging way.
