140+
VFX Shots
Delivered
Delivered
/ VFX Breakdown
About the Project
A fantasy comedy co-produced by The Jim Henson Company and Queensland's Story Bridge Films. Two junior employees at a mysterious London firm discover their CEO is plotting to upend the ancient magical order — starring Christoph Waltz and Sam Neill.
Despite being set in England, the film was shot entirely in Australia, earning strong reviews upon release and MGM international distribution.
Our Work
Future Associate delivered over 140 VFX shots across five months, led by VFX Supervisor Lindsay Adams. The work spanned some genuinely inventive technical challenges — from procedurally animated magical hair to high-energy particle simulations.
"The project really challenged us technically and creatively." — Lindsay Adams, VFX Supervisor
Enchanted hair simulation — procedural strands that form the word "beware" while moving naturally, built in Houdini using HairGen and Vellum
Magical beam effects for Christoph Waltz's character — POP/Pyro simulations with custom noise and randomised particle lightning
Magical doorways, tractor beams, holograms, and orb battles
Giant ear extensions and creature augmentation