Vine FX

Vine FX is an independent, artist-led visual effects and post-production studio founded in 2007 by Creative Director Michael Illingworth. Working across high-end television and theatrical features, the company delivers visual effects for broadcasters, streaming platforms and film producers.

Its work spans photorealistic environments, invisible effects, creature work, complex simulations, digital matte painting, compositing, concept art and storyboarding. Vine FX also provides on-set supervision, LiDAR and HDRI capture integration, plate preparation, matchmove, roto and finishing services. A dedicated Screen Graphics department produces UI, playback screens and bespoke graphic animation for screen projects.

Technical work

The studio's pipeline uses USD, Solaris, Karma, Houdini, Maya and Nuke for look development, lighting, simulation and compositing. Its credits include large-scale flood and environmental effects for After The Flood, underwater procedural alien vegetation and bioluminescent spore work for The Rig, and invisible period work and graphic puzzle sequences for The Witcher and Enola Holmes 3.

Selected productions

• Enola Holmes 3
• The Witcher Seasons 3 and 4
• The Rig Seasons 1 and 2
• After The Flood Seasons 1 and 2
• The Lazarus Project Seasons 1 and 2
• The Crown
• His Dark Materials
• War of the Worlds
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Vine FX has expanded its UK production presence with regional branches branded Vine FX North in Manchester and Vine FX Cymru in Cardiff, supporting productions in Northern England, Wales and the South West. The company remains active as a visual-effects and post-production business.