Minimo VFX
CG characters & creatures since 2012
- Open roles
- 0
- Founded
- 2012
- Employees
- 11-50
- Offices
- 2
About Minimo VFX
Minimo VFX is an independent visual effects, character rigging and computer animation studio based in Barcelona and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. Founded in 2012 by Fèlix Balbás, the studio develops characters, creatures and production-ready digital assets for international feature films, animated productions, television series and advertising.
Its work centres on the technical and artistic systems that make digital characters perform. Rigging services cover full-body, facial, muscle and mechanical setups, while asset production includes high-resolution modelling, texturing and look development. The studio also creates digital doubles and provides character animation, connecting asset development with the demands of animation and visual effects production.
Characters, creatures and production support
Creature work extends to grooming and simulation for hair, fur, feathers and cloth. These capabilities support both stylised animated characters and creatures integrated into live-action footage. Alongside character construction, the studio provides creature effects and skin simulation, bringing together the interconnected disciplines needed to prepare assets for production.
Minimo VFX works as a specialist external partner for animation studios, visual effects vendors and production companies. Its focus on rigging, creature development and pipeline engineering allows it to contribute defined technical components within larger international productions. Services also include CG supervision, on-set visual effects supervision and pipeline integration, supporting projects beyond the delivery of individual assets.
Work across formats
The studio serves feature films, premium episodic television, streaming productions and commercial campaigns. Its portfolio also extends to video game cinematics, location-based entertainment, virtual reality and real-time experiences. Virtual production services include content creation and supervision.
Beyond production delivery, Minimo VFX offers pipeline automation, machine-learning animation design, model training and production consulting. It also advises clients on access to Spanish national and regional audiovisual incentives, including the Canary Islands framework. Together, these services combine specialist character production with technical support for the wider production process.
More about Minimo VFX
Leadership and professional background
- Founder Fèlix Balbás serves as CEO. His earlier career included senior artist, creature TD and rigging roles at Framestore, ILM, MPC, DNEG and Weta FX.
Technology and operating practices
- The studio reports integrating proprietary machine-learning and AI tools into character setup pipelines.
- The supplied research reports TPN security approval maintained and renewed since 2018.
- Production capacity expands through project-based contract artists and technical crew alongside the permanent team.
Education and industry activity
- Balbás founded b'Ars, the Barcelona International Arts & VFX Fair, in 2013.
- He also directed the first dedicated Animation & VFX undergraduate degree in Catalonia at La Salle Ramon Llull University.
Notable credits
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Where Minimo VFX is based
- Carrer de la Diputació, 273 - 2,2, 08007 Barcelona, SpainBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Barcelona Headquarters
HeadquartersMain studio housing executive leadership, asset development, creature rigging, look development and pipeline R&D.
- Calle José Franchy Roca, nº 5, 35007 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, SpainLas Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
Las Palmas Office
Opened 2018
Direct production branch operating through Minimo Werk SL, providing rigging, simulation and animation production.
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