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MermaidFX is a company that creates mermaid tails and other aquatic costumes for television shows, films, commercials and individuals. Their prosthetic mermaid tail rentals have been most widely seen in the Hercules: The Legendary Journeys television series worn by actors Angela Dotchin and Michael Hurst.
The professional costumes made by MermaidFX are used by photographers and other professionals. Some stock photography houses including iStockPhoto, ShutterStock and JupiterMedia Corporation have photos including their costumes. The company also manufactures a line of consumer quality mermaid costumes called "MerTails" and "Siren Tails", mostly used by individuals for personal use.
Production history
MermaidFX was founded in 2001 by graphic artist and costume designer Miko Ocean with Debbie Pelfrey working as the company's head seamstress. The company opened their official website in 2004.
In 2005 MermaidFX began production on a live action film version of the Hans Christian Andersen tale of The Little Mermaid. Production on the film was halted due to budget. MermaidFX also produces a line of mermaid home videos including The Weeki Wachee Springs Archives and is the distributor of selected Annette Kellerman films.
In 2006 the company created a line of costumes based on the designs worn by Annette Kellerman.
MermaidFX also does business under the names MerTails, Inc., MermaidFins.com and The Mermaid Company.