Brainstorm Digital

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New York, NY USA

Brainstorm Digital is an award-winning visual effects studio specializing in high-end VFX for feature films, television series, and commercials, known for their innovative digital compositing and matte painting techniques. Servicing all the major Hollywood studios, they have built a strong reputation for delivering seamless visual effects that enhance storytelling in major productions. Their commitment to creative ingenuity and technical excellence has earned them multiple awards and a trusted position in the post-production industry.

Founded in 2005
11-50 employees

Services

Visual Effects Supervision
2D/3D Compositing
Matte Painting
Set Extensions
CG Integration
On-Set Supervision
Previsualization

Specializations

2D/3D Compositing
Matte Painting
VFX Supervision
Title Sequences

Technology Stack

Nuke
Maya

Notable Projects

The Wolf of Wall Street

2013

Film

Client: Paramount Pictures

Role: Visual effects and compositing

Boardwalk Empire

2010

TV Series

Client: HBO

Role: Matte paintings and set extensions

The Greatest Showman

2017

Film

Client: 20th Century Fox

Role: Digital environments and compositing

Deadpool

2016

Film

Client: 20th Century Fox

Role: Visual effects

The Post

2017

Film

Client: 20th Century Fox

Role: Compositing and invisible effects

Lisa Frankenstein

Film

Role: Visual effects

No Hard Feelings

Film

Role: Visual effects

Awards & Recognition

Primetime Emmy Award

for “Boardwalk Empire

2011

Visual Effects Society Award

for “Boardwalk Empire

2011

Visual Effects Society Award

for “The Wolf of Wall Street

2014

Key Personnel

Richard Friedlander

Co-Owner, VFX Producer, VFX Supervisor

LinkedIn

Notable Projects: Boardwalk Empire

Two time Emmy winner for Visual Effects on HBO's Boardwalk Empire

Glenn Allen

Co-Owner, VFX Producer

LinkedIn

Eran Dinur

VFX Supervisor

Previous: Framestore, Industrial Light & Magic

Notable Projects: Boardwalk Empire, The Wolf of Wall Street

Recipient of a prime-time Emmy award and two VES awards

Contact Information

Company Status

Operating Status:
active
Hiring:
Yes
Remote Work:
hybrid

Locations

headquarters
247 W. 37th St., Suite 1203
New York, NY 10018
USA

Social Media

Additional Information

Brainstorm Digital is renowned for their invisible visual effects that seamlessly blend into live-action footage, making them a go-to for period pieces and high-profile dramas. They emphasize artist-driven workflows and have expanded into virtual production techniques.

Data Information

Last updated: 9/23/2025
Data confidence: 95%