Muse VFX

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Hollywood, CA USA

Muse VFX is a talent-driven visual effects studio founded in 2013, specializing in high-end VFX for television, film, commercials, music videos, and special venues. Known for next-generation workflows and innovative solutions, they partner with clients from pre-production to delivery, offering services like VFX supervision, on-set supervision, set extensions, compositing, and character animation. With studios in Hollywood and Atlanta, Muse VFX has contributed to acclaimed projects such as Game of Thrones, Y: The Last Man, and What We Do in the Shadows, emphasizing efficient pipelines and artist collaboration.

Founded in 2013
11-50 employees

Services

VFX Supervision
On-Set Supervision
Set Extensions
Compositing
Character Animation
Digital Matte Painting
Pipeline Development

Specializations

visual effects
design
broadcast television
feature films
commercials
music videos
animation
CG
on set supervision
character animation

Technology Stack

Fusion Studio

Notable Projects

Game of Thrones

2011

TV Series

Client: HBO

Role: Visual Effects

Y: The Last Man

2021

TV Series

Client: FX

Role: Visual Effects

From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series

2014

TV Series

Client: El Rey Network

Role: Visual Effects

What We Do in the Shadows

2019

TV Series

Client: FX

Role: Visual Effects

NCIS

2024

TV Series

Client: CBS

Role: Visual Effects

Elementary

2016

TV Series

Client: CBS

Role: Compositing Supervisor

Key Personnel

John Gross

Founder / President / Creative Director / VFX Supervisor

LinkedIn

Previous: Eden FX

Notable Projects: SeaQuest

Pioneer in visual effects for television, started career in 1992

Fred Pienkos

Founder / VFX Supervisor / Chief Technology Officer

LinkedIn

Previous: Digital Muse

Notable Projects: Y: The Last Man, What We Do in the Shadows

Columbia graduate with deep understanding of pipeline, color, and post-production technologies

Samantha Mabie-Tuinstra

VFX Executive Producer

LinkedIn

Visual artist and certified transformational life coach

Stefan Bredereck

CG Supervisor

LinkedIn

Notable Projects: What We Do in the Shadows

Over 20 years experience in smoke, explosion effects, look-development, lighting, and compositing

Katie Jacobs

Atlanta VFX Executive Producer

LinkedIn

Previous: Crafty Apes

Company Status

Operating Status:
active
Hiring:
Yes
Remote Work:
hybrid

Locations

headquarters
6464 Sunset Blvd, Suite 500
Hollywood, CA 90028
USA
office
Atlanta, GA
USA

Social Media

LinkedIn:muse-vfx
Instagram:@musevfx

Additional Information

Hollywood-based with an Atlanta studio; uses Fusion Studio for effects in projects like What We Do in the Shadows.

Data Information

Last updated: 10/2/2025
Data confidence: 90%