Framestore welcomes ECD Corey Brown

Framestore announced that it has recently bolstered its multi-award-winning New York studio with a series of senior creative hires; Corey Brown as Executive Creative Director, Andre Vidal as VFX Supervisor, and Keno Naidoo and Theuns Van Rensburg as Compositing Supervisors. “The growth and ambition of our offering has resulted in a need to expand our … Continue reading “Framestore welcomes ECD Corey Brown”

Framestore Pictures expands its sights and roster

Framestore Pictures (FSP) has bolstered its roster with two compelling new directors, Rich Lee and Jennifer Stafford.  Both will be repped by FSP in North America and the UK. This caps off a year of growth, including the addition of Executive Producer Michel Waxman, Director and DP Ivan Bird, and a succession of standout projects … Continue reading “Framestore Pictures expands its sights and roster”

Framestore signs commercial director Ivan Bird

Framestore Pictures announced today that it has signed internationally-recognized commercial director and cinematographer Ivan Bird to its representation roster in the US and Canada. Known for his flawless imagery and technical sophistication, with unmatched versatility to the process, Bird has a striking naturalistic aesthetic and impeccable eye for authentic performances. “The team at Framestore Pictures … Continue reading “Framestore signs commercial director Ivan Bird”

Framestore bolsters US offices with senior hires

Oscar-winning creative studio Framestore and production company Framestore Pictures announced today that they have grown their US team with a series of key senior hires; Michel Waxman as Executive Producer of Framestore Pictures, Brian Smego as Executive Producer, and Daniel White as Senior Immersive Producer. With over 20 years of experience in advertising and branded … Continue reading “Framestore bolsters US offices with senior hires”

Framestore bolsters creative leadership with Victoria Osborn, Brian Drucker

Oscar-winning creative studio Framestore announced today that it has expanded its creative leadership team in New York with the appointments of Victoria Osborn as Creative Director, VFX Supervisor and Brian Drucker as Creative Director, Design. With over 20 years of industry experience, Osborn will report to New York Managing Director Charles Howell and work closely … Continue reading “Framestore bolsters creative leadership with Victoria Osborn, Brian Drucker”

Framestore: Lawrence Jones joins New York Studio

Oscar-winning creative studio Framestore announced today the appointment of Lawrence Jones as Creative Director, Realtime Supervisor in a move to expand the creative leadership team across Immersive and VFX departments in New York. Reporting to New York’s Managing Director Charles Howell and Head of Immersive, US Christine Cattano, Jones will work closely with clients, as … Continue reading “Framestore: Lawrence Jones joins New York Studio”

Framestore receives Oscar nomination for Midnight Sky

Framestore has be nominated for the ‘Best Visual Effects’ Academy Award for its work on the Netflix film, The Midnight Sky.  VFX supervisor Chris Lawrence and animation supervisor Max Solomon join production VFX supervisor Matt Kasmir and special effects supervisor Dave Watkins on the ticket for this year’s VFX Oscar. This marks Chris Lawrence’s fourth … Continue reading “Framestore receives Oscar nomination for Midnight Sky”

Framestore provides 230 VFX shots for ‘The Crown’

Crown Framestore King. Or Queen. Having recreated Heathrow in the 1960s for the third series of The Crown, Framestore has returned to Netflix’s royal drama, providing VFX work on 230 shots throughout Season 4. The creative studio delivered a wide range of VFX work on the latest series of Peter Morgan’s streaming mega-hit including digital … Continue reading “Framestore provides 230 VFX shots for ‘The Crown’”

Framestore adds VFXmas Magic to Argos campaign

Welcome to Holiday advertising. High street giant Argos turned to Framestore to help bring the magic to its exciting festive 2020 Christmas commercial directed by James Rouse, a director who has a long-standing and successful relationship with the creative studio. The wonderful campaign film, Abracadaisy and the Astounding Lucy sees Framestore deliver some VFX tricks … Continue reading “Framestore adds VFXmas Magic to Argos campaign”

Framestore acquires Company 3 / Method

Framestore, in partnership with Aleph Capital and Crestview Partners, today announced the purchase of Company 3 / Method, bringing together two of the world’s top creative businesses in film, television and advertising.  The acquisition creates the only global creative services studio working across every part of the creative and production process. A partnership that has together won every major … Continue reading “Framestore acquires Company 3 / Method”

Framestore announces “remote” intern teams

Framestore has announced the next stage of its ‘remote internship’, with seven teams selected for a bespoke program of expert guidance, mentoring and support from the Oscar-winning creative studio. Over 100 teams applied to take part in the competition, with seven outstanding groups of VFX wunderkinds making the final cut. The competition calls on artists … Continue reading “Framestore announces “remote” intern teams”

Framestore grows team w/vet EPs and producers

Oscar-winning creative studio Framestore announced today that it has bolstered its Los Angeles team by appointing Michael Scarcella as Head of Operations, Dan Roberts and Pete King as Executive Producers, and Carla Attanasio as Senior VFX Producer. Reporting directly to Los Angeles Managing Director, Duncan Burbidge, Scarcella will be responsible for overseeing teams across client … Continue reading “Framestore grows team w/vet EPs and producers”

Framestore goes BTS of incredible Jaguar campaign

Jaguar and Spark44 have worked with multi-award-winning director William Bartlett on a collection of six films starring the New F-Type sports car. Bartlett won a Bafta for his work on SS-G Band has created the title sequences for James Bond movies Goldeneye, Tomorrow Never Dies and Spectre. The new films use innovative storytelling techniques and combine … Continue reading “Framestore goes BTS of incredible Jaguar campaign”

Framestore bolsters team with Senior Hires

Oscar-winning creative studio Framestore announced today that it has grown its team in New York with two new VFX Supervisors, Nick Tanner and Steve Sanchez, as well as Supervising Producer, Heino Henning. They will be reporting into New York Managing Director, Charles Howell.  With over 20 years of creative problem-solving experience, Tanner is regarded as … Continue reading “Framestore bolsters team with Senior Hires”

Framestore paints new picture for Sherwin Williams

Well, these spots were definitely not shot on iPhone. Framestore and Framestore Pictures worked alongside creative agency MONO on the campaign’s two new spots, ‘Journey‘ and ‘Strokes of Genius.’ With the live shoot elements wrapping safely just days before the COVID-19 lockdown, post-production for the VFX-heavy campaign was successfully completed entirely under the work from … Continue reading “Framestore paints new picture for Sherwin Williams”

Framestore looks virtually for new VFX talent

With the Covid-19 pandemic shuttering VFX houses in favor of remote working, Oscar-winning creative studio Framestore has launched an exciting competition for new talent in lieu of its longstanding internship.The competition calls on teams of budding VFX wunderkinds to craft an original 30-second film in either full CG or using a combination of CG and … Continue reading “Framestore looks virtually for new VFX talent”

Framestore takes us BTS of new Macy’s spot from Anh Vu

Directed by Anh Vu of Framestore Pictures, the new Macy’s film titled “Switch It Up” highlights strong, confident women, and the many ways an amazing outfit from the department store helps tie everything together. Inspired by the mobile shopping behavior of swiping, the spot features a fun, energetic, and highly modern approach to showing how … Continue reading “Framestore takes us BTS of new Macy’s spot from Anh Vu”

Framestore takes us BTS of John Cena Experian spot

In this new multi-spot campaign for Experian, Framestore teamed up with MikeTeevee and RESET director Gary Freedman to demonstrate that it’s now possible to increase your credit score in an instant with Experian Boost. In the first spot of the series, titled “Stampede,” a hero character (Cena) saves the day for a downtrodden man stranded with his … Continue reading “Framestore takes us BTS of John Cena Experian spot”

Framestore appoints Sinha as head of Mumbai studio

Akhauri P. Sinha has been appointed by Framestore as the head of its new, purpose-built Mumbai studio. Akhauri joins from Method, where he was Managing Director of the studio’s Indian operations. He will report directly to Framestore’s Global Managing Director, Film, Fiona Walkinshaw, and will be responsible for setting up Framestore’s newest office, a state-of-the-art facility … Continue reading “Framestore appoints Sinha as head of Mumbai studio”

Framestore on their VFX magic for ‘The Witcher’

It wasn’t witchcraft that brought the beautiful visual effects to life in Neftlix’s The Witcher. It was the magic of Framestore, London. As part of its impressive slate of work for the best-known TV streaming services and media distributors, the VFX company has delivered an extensive range of VFX for the hot Netflix series. Based … Continue reading “Framestore on their VFX magic for ‘The Witcher’”