FuseFX
FuseFX is a motion picture special visual effects company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Established in 2006, the company develops visual effects for television and film projects, along with virtual reality experiences. Its work had appeared in episodes of Criminal Minds, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., American Horror Story, The Blacklist, and Preacher, among others.[1] The company has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, BC, Atlanta, Montreal, Toronto, and Bogota.
Industry | motion picture special visual effects |
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Predecessor | The Outfit |
Founded | 2006 |
Headquarters | Los Angeles, CA |
Key people | David Altenau (CEO), Tim Jacobsen (CDO), Jason Fotter (CTO) |
Products | Films, Television, VR, Commercials |
History
Founding
FuseFX was founded in 2006 as The Outfit by David Altenau, with co-partners Tim Jacobson and Jason Fotter.[2][3]
Expansion and acquisitions
2014: FuseFX expanded by launching offices in Vancouver and New York City.[4][5]
2016: FuseFX consolidated its multiple locations in Burbank to a larger campus in Sherman Oaks.[6]
2018: EagleTree Capital, a New York-based private equity and investment firm, acquired a majority stake in FuseFX.[7] The Investment group provides financial backing to support continued growth globally as the studio scales to support larger and more complex productions.[8]
2020, February: FuseFX opened its third office, located in Atlanta.[9]
2020, April: FuseFX merges with Folks VFX, adding locations in Montreal, Toronto, and Bogota Colombia.[10]
Film credits
- The Kissing Booth 2 (2020)
- Annabelle Comes Home (2019)
- Captive State (2019)
- Super Troopers 2 (2018)
- Tomb Raider (2018) - Additional Visual Effects
- Vice (2018)
- The Current War: Director's Cut (2017) - Additional Visual Effects
- American Made (2017) - Additional Visual Effects
- Wish Upon (2017)
- The Wall (2017)
- The Purge: Election Year (2016)
- Winter Light (2015)
- Jessabelle (2014)
- Annabelle (film) (2014)
- The Giver (2014) Lidar and Cyber Scanning
- Sinister (2012)
- Volcano Girl (2011)
- Faster (2010) - Additional visual effects
Television credits
- Ratched (TV Series) (2020)
- Upload (TV Series) (2020)
- Snowpiercer (TV Series) (2020)
- Outer Banks (TV Series) (2020)
- Hollywood (TV series) (2020)
- Penny Dreadful: City of Angels (2020)
- Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Seasons 1-7 (2013-2020)
- Mayans M.C. (Season 2) (2019)
- The Tick Seasons 1-2 (2017-2019)
- American Crime Story Seasons 1-2 (2016-2018)
- Luke Cage Season 1 (2016)
- Bosch Season 3 (2016)
- The 100 Seasons 6-7 (2019-2020)
- American Horror Story Seasons 1-10 (2011-2019)
- Hell on Wheels Seasons 2-4 (2012-2014)
- The Chicago Code (2011)
Awards and Nominations
Year | Project | Award | For | Result |
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2020 | 9-1-1 | HPA Award | Outstanding Visual Effects – Television (Over 13 Episodes) | Won |
2019 | The Orville | HPA Award | Outstanding Visual Effects – Television (Over 13 Episodes) | Won |
9-1-1 | HPA Award | Outstanding Visual Effects – Television (Over 13 Episodes) | Nominated | |
The Orville | Emmy Award | Outstanding Special Visual Effects | Nominated | |
Deadwood: The Movie | Emmy Award | Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role | Nominated | |
2018 | Mr. Robot | Emmy Award | Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | HPA Award | Outstanding Visual Effects – Television (Over 13 Episodes) | Won | |
A Trip to Mars with Buzz Aldrin in Virtual Reality | Webby Award | Webby Winner: Video: VR: Branded Cinematic or Pre-Rendered | Won | |
People's Voice Winner: Video: VR: Branded Cinematic or Pre-Rendered | Won | |||
2017 | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | VES Award | Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode | Nominated |
Mr. Robot | VES Award | Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode | Nominated | |
2015 | American Horror Story: Freak Show | Emmy Award | Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role | Won |
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Emmy Award | Outstanding Special Visual Effects | Nominated | |
2014 | American Horror Story: Freak Show | VES Award | Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Photoreal/Live Action Broadcast Program | Won |
Outstanding Compositing in a Photoreal/Live Action Broadcast | Nominated | |||
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Emmy Award | Outstanding Special Visual Effects | Nominated | |
VES Award | Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Photoreal/Live Action Broadcast Program | Nominated | ||
2013 | Last Resort | Emmy Award | Outstanding Special Visual Effects | Nominated |
References
- Kilday, Greg (October 11, 2018). "EagleTree Capital Acquires Jajority Stake in Visual Effects Studio FuseFX". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/the-wire/361102
- "Our History". Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- "FuseFX Appoints Randall Rosa & Wendy Lanning to Lead Vancouver Team". Animation World Network. November 3, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- "FuseFX Expands to New York and Vancouver". Sound & Picture. November 25, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- "FuseFX Unveils New Flagship Facility in Los Angeles". Animation World Network. September 1, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- Lee, Wendy (October 11, 2018). "Private equity firm acquires majority stake in L.A. visual effects studio FuseFX". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- "EagleTree Capital Backs Visual Effects Studio FuseFX". The Wall Street Journal. October 11, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- McNary, Dave (February 20, 2020). "Film News Roundup: Oona Chaplin Starring in Horror Movie 'Lullaby'". Variety. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- "FuseFX and Montreal-based Folks VFX Join Forces". Retrieved August 11, 2020.