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9 February 2022

DNEG Honored With Two Academy Award® Nominations for Best Visual Effects

DNEG, a leading visual effects (VFX) and animation studio for the creation of feature film, television and multiplatform content, has received two nominations for the 94^th Academy Awards.

Framestore nominated for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for its work on No Time To Die

Creative Director, Film, Jonathan Fawkner receives his third Oscar nomination for his work on the latest instalment of the James Bond franchise, which saw him oversee almost 400 shots spanning everything from thrilling action to seamless ‘invisible FX’.

8 February 2022

FREEFOLK BOLSTER THEIR AWARD WINNING FILM & EPISODIC OFFERING WITH LUCKY SEVEN

Soho-based VFX studio, Freefolk are delighted to announce a heptad of new talent joining their team to considerably strengthen their film and episodic VFX offering.

1 February 2022

Freefolk deliver delicious VFX for lively Anchor advert

In conjunction with long-time collaborator, director Joseph Mann at Blinkink, the Freefolk team have produced another exuberant spot for Anchor Butter, playing with the long-standing “Butter the Food. Butter the Mood” slogan.

31 January 2022

A Spotlight On… DNEG: Real Time Technology, Upcoming Projects and Going Public

This month we interviewed Chris Burn, General Manager at DNEG. We discussed advancements in technology, how they adapted during the pandemic and find out more about DNEG becoming a publicly traded company.

‘The Wheel of Time’ VFX studio brings in Exec Producer Kate Warburton

Outpost VFX has bolstered its UK team with the appointment of Kate Warburton as Executive Producer ahead of the opening of its London facility.

24 January 2022

Freefolk’s flawless CG monkey for ebookers

11 January 2022

The Edit Store upgrades to 4k capable Baselight

10 January 2022

Time for Change

The Independent Post Company’s founders are to step back as the company celebrates its 30^th anniversary in 2022.

13 December 2021

BFI report shows good growth for UK VFX, and potential is huge, if it can be unlocked

The UK's VFX industry showed steady growth over the period analysed by the BFI's Screen Business report (published 13th December) but when combined with other evidence, a picture emerges of a strong opportunity that is not being fully realised due to the structure of the tax incentives.

8 December 2021

Milk CEO Will Cohen to Step Down

Cohen will stay on as non-executive director.

3 December 2021

ENVY Post Production Expands Facility With Additional 30 Edit Suites

ENVY has invested ¾ of a million in its future growth by adding an additional 30 rooms to their Holden House premises.

25 November 2021

Winning Name for Elstree Studio’s New Stages Announced

A name for Elstree Studios' landmark new soundstages has been chosen after more than 400 suggestions were submitted by residents and film and television fans nationwide.

23 November 2021

MILK EXPANDS CREATIVE AND PRODUCTION TEAMS WITH NEW HIRES

Award-winning VFX studio Milk has appointed Michelle Martin to a newly created role as its Chief Business Development Officer, as Milk expands its creative and production teams.

17 November 2021

Framestore partner with Bert & Bertie and Leo Burnett to craft character for McDonald’s festive campaign

In the opening scenes of McDonald's festive advert viewers are greeted with the warmth of Christmas and an unforgettable character named Iggy who’s been perfectly animated by Framestore’s artists to capture a rollercoaster of emotions in a spot that pulls at the heartstrings.

Warner Bros. De Lane Lea Expands Dailies Facility

9 November 2021

MPC Film Craft a Gritty 14th Century France for Director Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel

Visionary filmmaker and four-time Academy Award nominee Ridley Scott, brings to audiences the tale of gripping betrayal and vengeance set against the brutality of 14th century France in, The Last Duel.

1 November 2021

Kate George joins Clear Cut Pictures as Group Head of Production

Clear Cut are delighted to announce the appointment of renowned post producer Kate George in the newly-created role of Group Head of Production, reflecting a time of growth for the Clear Cut Group.

29 October 2021

Cinelab Appoints New Dailies Technical Manager

Following Cinelab’s recent merger with On Set Tech and rebrand to Cinelab Film & Digital, they continue to build upon their expansion of services with the appointment of new Dailies Technical Manager, Alessio Ciattini.

28 October 2021

Creative Access and McLaren Racing launch new Career Development Bursary

Creative Access, the leading social enterprise in progressive career development and support and McLaren Racing are today launching the Creative Access x McLaren Racing Career Development Bursary.