Rise Visual Effects Studios GmbH
RISE Visual Effects Studios is an award-winning VFX company founded in 2007 in Berlin, specializing in high-end visual effects for feature films, episodic series, and commercials. With offices across Europe, they collaborate closely with major studios like Marvel and Netflix, delivering everything from concept art and previs to complex effects production and animation. Known for their creative partnership throughout the production process, RISE emphasizes innovative pipelines and talented teams to create immersive digital worlds.
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Notable Projects
Avengers: Endgame
2019Film
Client: Marvel Studios
Role: Visual effects and digital environments
The Mandalorian
2019TV Series
Client: Disney+
Role: Creature effects and compositing
Black Widow
2021Film
Client: Marvel Studios
Role: Action sequences and VFX supervision
Foundation
2021TV Series
Client: Apple TV+
Role: Sci-fi environments and effects
Guardians of the Galaxy
2014Film
Client: Marvel Studios
Role: Visual effects contributions
Iron Man 3
2013Film
Client: Marvel Studios
Role: Armor and explosion effects
Key Personnel
Sven Pannicke
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Notable Projects: Black Widow, Foundation
Focuses on business development and studio operations
Robert Pinnow
Co-Founder and Executive Producer
Notable Projects: Guardians of the Galaxy, The Mandalorian
Handles production and client relations
Markus Degen
Co-Founder and CTO
Notable Projects: Iron Man 3, Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Expert in VFX pipeline and technology integration
Florian Gellinger
Co-Founder and Executive VFX Producer
Notable Projects: Avengers: Endgame, The Mandalorian
Experienced in high-profile Marvel projects
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RISE has a sister company, RISE PICTURES, focused on developing original content and co-productions. The studio emphasizes close collaboration with directors and international studios, with a strong track record on Marvel Cinematic Universe projects.