One of Us
One of Us is a London and Paris based visual effects studio founded in 2004 by co-directors Tom Debenham, Dominic Parker, and Rachael Penfold. With a focus on design and collaboration, they apply creative intelligence through filmmakers’ sensibility to deliver high-end VFX for film, TV, and streaming productions. Known for award-winning work on projects like The Crown and The Witcher, the studio has expanded globally with offices in Bangalore and a presence in Los Angeles, supporting over 400 artists.
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Specializations
Notable Projects
The Crown
2016TV Series
Client: Netflix
Role: Visual effects and compositing
The Witcher
2019TV Series
Client: Netflix
Role: Creature effects and environments
The Man Who Fell to Earth
2022TV Series
Client: Showtime
Role: VFX shots including FX animation and CG space environments
The Midnight Sky
2020Film
Client: Netflix
Role: Visual effects
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
2023Film
Client: Paramount Pictures
Role: Visual effects
Napoleon
2023Film
Client: Apple Studios
Role: Battle sequences and VFX
Awards & Recognition
BAFTA Television Craft Award for Special, Visual & Graphic Effects
for “The Crown”
BAFTA Television Craft Award for Special, Visual & Graphic Effects
for “The Witcher”
VES Award for Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode
for “The Man Who Fell to Earth”
Academy Award Nomination for Best Visual Effects
for “Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One”
Key Personnel
Tom Debenham
Co-Director and VFX Supervisor
Notable Projects: The Crown, The Witcher
Co-founder with extensive experience in high-end VFX
Rachael Penfold
CEO and Co-Founder
Notable Projects: The Crown, The Witcher
Focuses on production management and client relations
Dominic Parker
Co-Director
Previous: CFC
Notable Projects: The Crown, Napoleon
Expert in VFX production pipelines
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Additional Information
One of Us was acquired with a 70% stake by Basilic Fly in 2024 and expanded with a new studio in Bangalore in 2025. The studio emphasizes sustainable practices and has approved vendor status with major studios.