About us

About us

An independent studio with a big impact, renowned for award-winning visual effects, a strong artist-led team, and a culture that values people and storytelling. 

Previously Vine FX has operated out of various cutting rooms in London as well as setting up on-set at Leavesden Studios. With a primary home in central Cambridge, it has recently expanded its UK footprint with a new Manchester studio and a new Cardiff studio.

Vine FX successfully manages a team of in-house and remote artists, recently delivering work for shows including Bridgerton (Netflix), The Witcher (Netflix), The Lazarus Project (SKY & NOW TV), The Tourist (BBC), The Serpent (BBC/Netflix), War of the Worlds Season 1-3 (Canal+/Disney+) and more!

With this wealth of experience and knowledge, Vine FX collaborates creatively with clients to design, manage and deliver the very best visual effects for every production. Our hands-on approach led by a skilled team of artists ensures that every VFX discipline is crafted with creativity and integrity.

Scroll on below to meet some of the talented people that make up the Vine FX team.

Michael Illingworth

Founder & Creative Director

Michael Illingworth

Founder & Creative Director

Michael Illingworth

Founder & Creative Director

Simon Carr

Creative Director & VFX Supervisor

Simon Carr

Creative Director & VFX Supervisor

Simon Carr

Creative Director & VFX Supervisor

Kaitlyn Beattie

Head of Production & Executive VFX Producer

Kaitlyn Beattie

Head of Production & Executive VFX Producer

Kaitlyn Beattie

Head of Production & Executive VFX Producer

Leah Chapman

Head of Operations

Leah Chapman

Head of Operations

Leah Chapman

Head of Operations

Jim Solan

VFX Supervisor

Jim Solan

VFX Supervisor

Jim Solan

VFX Supervisor

Pete Rogers

Executive VFX Producer

Pete Rogers

Executive VFX Producer

Pete Rogers

Executive VFX Producer

Alesja Surubkina

VFX Supervisor

Alesja Surubkina

VFX Supervisor

Alesja Surubkina

VFX Supervisor

Jake Newton

Head of 3D

Jake Newton

Head of 3D

Jake Newton

Head of 3D

Jessica Lennox

Senior Lighter & CG Generalist

Jessica Lennox

Senior Lighter & CG Generalist

Jessica Lennox

Senior Lighter & CG Generalist

Camille Gerstenhaber

Producer

Camille Gerstenhaber

Producer

Camille Gerstenhaber

Producer

Tully Mead

Producer

Tully Mead

Producer

Tully Mead

Producer

Harry Byford

Head of Editorial

Harry Byford

Head of Editorial

Harry Byford

Head of Editorial

Ollie Cowan

Junior VFX Editor

Ollie Cowan

Junior VFX Editor

Ollie Cowan

Junior VFX Editor

Aidan Free

Senior Production Coordinator

Aidan Free

Senior Production Coordinator

Aidan Free

Senior Production Coordinator

Karina Bhojwani

Production Coordinator

Karina Bhojwani

Production Coordinator

Karina Bhojwani

Production Coordinator

Suresh Ramasamy

Senior Compositor

Suresh Ramasamy

Senior Compositor

Suresh Ramasamy

Senior Compositor

Harry Symonds

Junior Compositor

Harry Symonds

Junior Compositor

Harry Symonds

Junior Compositor

Alexandre Pavot

Pipeline Supervisor

Alexandre Pavot

Pipeline Supervisor

Alexandre Pavot

Pipeline Supervisor

Peter Noble

R&D Developer

Peter Noble

R&D Developer

Peter Noble

R&D Developer

Kevin Fitzgerald

Systems Administrator

Kevin Fitzgerald

Systems Administrator

Kevin Fitzgerald

Systems Administrator

Maddie Burgess

Studio Administrator

Maddie Burgess

Studio Administrator

Maddie Burgess

Studio Administrator

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