Jellyfish Pictures

Jellyfish Pictures was a British visual effects and computer animation studio founded in 2001 by Philip Dobree and Will Rockall. Beginning as a boutique visual effects operation, it expanded into feature films, high-end television, children's animation and original content development. Its broadcast work included the BBC documentaries Inside the Human Body and Planet Dinosaur, before its portfolio broadened across major film franchises and streaming productions.

The studio provided visual effects supervision, concept art, asset design, tracking, matchmoving, simulation and compositing. Its artists developed photorealistic creatures, digital environments, matte paintings and set extensions, supported by character modeling, rigging, grooming, look development and lighting. Film and television credits included Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Creator, Watchmen, His Dark Materials and Andor.

Animation and original production

In 2014, Jellyfish launched its animation division, extending its production capabilities into CG episodic television and feature animation. Its children's programming included Floogals, Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! and Bitz & Bob. Animation work also encompassed DreamWorks productions such as How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming, Spirit Untamed and Dog Man.

Alongside commissioned production, Jellyfish developed proprietary animated projects through Jellyfish Originals. Its creative services covered script breakdowns, visual development, art direction and storyboarding, while animation production extended from layout and character rigging through lighting and final delivery. The business combined work for external producers and entertainment companies with development and co-production of its own intellectual property.

Expansion and cessation

Jellyfish grew beyond London into northern England and international production, supported by minority investment from Key Capital Partners in 2022. Its expansion included an Indian production hub in 2023 and a Canadian VFX operation in 2024.

Following severe cash-flow difficulties amid industry contraction and disruption associated with the 2023 Hollywood strikes, Jellyfish suspended operations globally on March 11, 2025. It entered administration on March 18, 2025, and its physical studios closed. As of November 2, 2026, the historical operating company remained in administration.