Today, on the 4th anniversary of his passing, we remember legendary director George A. Romero & his contribution to filmmaking. We are honored to keep your memory alive everyday here at DEC. We miss you George 😪. #georgeromero #stayscared #declife #zombies The George A. Romero Foundation

We are so grateful for our partnership with The Monessen Salvation Army! Every Wednesday Captain Sue & her team provide a free lunch for our students out of their food truck at The Patch from 12-2. Everyone always enjoys the delicious food! #SalvationArmy #DECLife #freelunch

We are proud of Ruben Vasquez, recent graduate of the Tom Savini SFX Program, who is making people smile brighter with his dental prosthetic work Read about Ruben in this article from Style Magazine: lakeandsumterstyle.com/local-talent-i… #DECLife #TomSavini #dentalprosthetics #sculpting

Some great photos from our first two days at Steel City Con! Tom Savini SFX students Matt & Chelsea did some awesome live demos today. You can see Matt's finished #freddykrueger bust below. Come by booths L-20 & 21 to chat with us and see the great work done by our students.

Wrapping up a great weekend here at Steel City Con! We met & talked with interested parties and saw lots of great costumes. Also, got to visit with Doug Bradley & James Remar! Can't wait until the next show! #DECLife #dougbradley #pinhead #sfx #Steelcitycon #sexandthecity #dexter

The most recent Student Spotlight Award went to Massage Therapy student Kelly Goodboy. She is a team player & always helps her fellow students when they need it. She also has been getting great results in the Massage Student Clinic. Congrats Kelly! 👏 #DECLife #MassageTherapy

On this 20th anniversary of 9/11/2001, we remember the 2,977 innocent lives that were lost. Our nation was forever changed but out of the sadness & fear we came together as a nation to show the world that hate would not win #neverforget #911remembered #911anniversary🇺🇸

Congratulations to Tom Savini SFX Program graduate Jason Milani for winning another The Emmys for his work on Saturday Night Live - SNL! #DECLife #SNL #Savini #Makeupschool #EmmyAwards

Here is a BTS look at the #skunkmask that was made by Tom Savini SFX Program graduate Eric Haskell. The newest season of the FOX hit show The Masked Singer premieres next Wednesday! Awesome job, Eric! #DECLife #savinischool #graduate #mask #masks #themaskedsinger #fox

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Our favorite #meme of the day featuring Signator of our Special Make-Up Effects Program Tom Savini. Got 🍟 🤣 #DECLife #savinischool #tomsavini #legend #frenchfries #aquateam #sfx #sfxmakeup #memesofinstagram #sfxartists

"WE HAVE A JERRY!" Congratulations to the best Make-up Effects Program Director in the universe... Jerry Gergely, who is celebrating 21 years here at Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program! #DECLife #Savinihigh #tomsavini #makeupschool #horroreffects

DEC supports the Monessen Public Library, which today celebrates 85 Years! Hats off to everyone involved in our amazing community library that continues to thrive in our town. #localbusiness #library #supportlocal #monessen #DECLife

He’s coming to get you Barbara! Windup Tom Savini toy from Japan.

Happy Birthday Tom Savini , even though you’re an immortal so none of this really matters, I still just wanted to say thank you for the being the amazing demigod/friend/boss/father/ business partner/ mentor that you are! 🖤🖤🖤🖤 (FYI: 1st pic not staged)

"Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other."~Randy Pausch May your day be a beautiful reminder of the wonderful things in life. WE WISH YOU A #HappyThanksgiving #DECLife #turkeyday2021 #foodcoma #grateful #Thanksgiving2021

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Wishing all of you a very Happy New Year. May it be filled with new adventures and good health! #2022HereWeCome #DECLife #HappyNewYear2022 #NewYearsEve2022 #HNY2022 #NewYearsResolution2022 #newyear

Celebrating 23 Years of Training the Most Incredible Creative People in the Industry. This short documentary showcases the history of the Tom Savini's Special Make-up Effects Program. youtube.com/watch?v=_2Ka61…