Global VFX posthouse The Mill has been resurrected, officially reopening its London studio and marking the start of a significant international relaunch by parent company TransPerfect Media. The revival follows TransPerfect’s acquisition of The Mill and MPC brands from the collapsed Technicolor Group earlier this year.
In April, TransPerfect announced plans to preserve both iconic VFX names as distinct divisions within its media network. Now, six months later, The Mill is back with a renewed mission as “a creator of campaigns with localization built in,” integrating TransPerfect’s global language and AI solutions into its creative operations.
The London studio opens with a 15-person team, including returning veterans Ross Urien (Creative Director), Ben Blundell (Creative Director), and Matthew Campbell (Head of Design), led by Managing Director Liam Collinwood.
TransPerfect is also reopening The Mill offices in Paris, Seoul, and Bangalore, with further expansion into the U.S. planned for 2026.
In Paris, Managing Director Fabien Godeneche returns alongside Benoit Holl (Head of Creative Operations), Guillaume Ho (VFX Supervisor and Creative Director), Guillaume Parra (Head of CG), Damien Canameras (Head of 2D), and Vincent Venchiarutti (Head of Design).
“Acquiring The Mill wasn’t just a business decision, it’s a commitment to creative excellence,” said Barnaby Wass, Chief Business Officer at TransPerfect. “The Mill is a name that commands deep respect in the industry, and we saw an opportunity to protect that legacy while giving it a new global platform to thrive.”
Collinwood added, “The chance to join TransPerfect and continue The Mill’s 30-year legacy was one we couldn’t ignore. Together, we’re delivering premium, end-to-end creative experiences that scale seamlessly across borders.”
TransPerfect, which operates in more than 140 cities worldwide, said The Mill’s relaunch reinforces its strategy to combine creative storytelling with advanced localization and global production capabilities.
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