Heckler
- Open roles
- 0
- Founded
- 2010
- Employees
- 51-200
- Offices
- 4
About Heckler
Heckler is an independent creative studio specializing in visual effects, CGI, animation, design, editorial and colour grading for advertising and entertainment. Founded in Sydney in 2010 by Will Alexander and Jamie Watson, it works with agencies, brands and filmmakers on television commercials, brand films, music videos, narrative productions and experiential projects.
The company has developed from a boutique Australian post-production facility into an international studio network spanning Sydney, Singapore, Amsterdam and Shanghai. Its work combines visual storytelling with production and finishing capabilities, supporting projects from on-set supervision and creative development through to completed imagery.
Visual craft and finishing
Heckler’s visual effects services include compositing, digital cleanup, matte painting, 3D modelling, lighting and look development. Its animation and design work encompasses 2D and 3D character animation, motion graphics, kinetic typography, broadcast graphics and title sequences. Offline editing, online conform, Flame artistry and high-end digital colour grading round out its post-production offering.
The studio serves commercial advertising, film, television, streaming and interactive media. Its projects span automotive, technology, consumer electronics, financial services, retail, fashion and tourism campaigns, alongside cultural installations and original screen productions. This range brings together character work, product imagery, cinematic effects and graphic storytelling within a single creative practice.
Commercial and screen work
Commercial credits include Apple’s Lessons and Let Loose, Samsung’s 20 Stars, Vodafone’s Ali Wong x Vodafone and Tourism Abu Dhabi’s Find your pace with Chris & Elsa. The studio has also delivered work for Kia, Woolworths, All Nippon Airways, Stella Artois, Bitvavo, Gillette and WWF.
Its longer-form work includes visual effects for the documentary Skategoat, participation as a co-production partner on Lunacy, and title sequence design and animation for Kill Jackie. Alongside commissioned post-production, Heckler is expanding film, television and documentary co-productions through its long-form division, extending its activities into the development and production of original screen projects.
More about Heckler
Leadership
- Will Alexander serves as CEO and Executive Producer, while Jamie Watson is Chief Creative Officer.
- Global Executive Creative Director Adrian Lawrence was appointed to unify creative direction across the international network.
- Regional leadership includes Charu Menon, Partner, Executive Producer and Managing Director in Amsterdam; Jonathan Gerard, Managing Director in Singapore; and Lily Li, Partner and Managing Director in Shanghai. Shanghai's leadership also includes Steven Marolho, Partner and Chief Operating Officer, and Barry Greaves, Partner and Executive Creative Director.
Production approach and collaboration
The company describes its approach as an “anti-niche visual storytelling house,” combining cinematic craft with digital workflows. Its Shanghai operation specifically includes clean-room AI-assisted finishing pipelines.
Heckler's audio collaboration expanded in 2021 with the launch of Heckler Sound. The report credits composer Johnny Green and Executive Producer Bonnie Law alongside Heckler's founders in that launch. The sister studio maintains a dedicated roster of composers and sound designers, integrating with visual effects production while also undertaking standalone scoring for external producers.
Industry recognition
The report records studio honours at Cannes Lions, D&AD, Spikes Asia, Kinsale Sharks, AdFest and Australia's AWARD Awards.
Notable credits
19 creditsOffices
Where Heckler is based
- Level 1, Paramount House, 80 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW 2010, AustraliaSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sydney office
HeadquartersGlobal headquarters housing executive leadership, Flame suites, CGI and animation suites, design studios and colour grading facilities.
- Room 201, Building 4, 727 Ding Xi Road, Changning District, Shanghai, ChinaShanghai, China
Shanghai office
Opened 2025
Direct East Asia studio combining VFX, motion design and AI-assisted finishing.
- Keizersgracht 482, 1017 EG Amsterdam, NetherlandsAmsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Amsterdam office
Direct European studio operated via Heckler Amsterdam B.V., serving European agencies and international co-productions.
- 137 Telok Ayer Street, #08-02, Singapore 068602Singapore
Singapore office
Direct regional studio operated via Heckler SG Pte. Ltd., providing VFX, animation, live action and finishing across Asia-Pacific.
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