Scanline VFX
Scanline VFX is an award-winning, global leader in the visual effects industry founded in 1989 in Munich, Germany, specializing in photorealistic simulations of natural phenomena like fire, smoke, and water using proprietary Flowline technology. With studios across North America, Europe, and Asia, the company delivers high-end VFX for feature films, episodic television, and commercials, collaborating with major clients including Netflix, Marvel, HBO, and Warner Bros. Acquired by Netflix in 2021, Scanline continues to innovate in virtual production through its Eyeline Studios division, earning multiple Emmy and VES Awards for groundbreaking work.
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Notable Projects
Joker: Folie à Deux
2024Film
Client: Warner Bros.
Role: Visual effects
Avatar: The Last Airbender
2024TV Series
Client: Netflix
Role: Visual effects
The Penguin
2024TV Series
Client: HBO
Role: Visual effects
Godzilla vs. Kong
2021Film
Client: Warner Bros.
Role: Visual effects including environments and simulations
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
2021Film
Client: Marvel Studios
Role: Fluid simulations and destruction effects
Game of Thrones
2019TV Series
Client: HBO
Role: Fire, water, and battle simulations
Iron Man 3
2013Film
Client: Marvel Studios
Role: Armor effects and explosions
Awards & Recognition
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects
for “Game of Thrones (Season 4)”
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects
for “Game of Thrones (Season 8)”
VES Award Nomination for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature
for “Iron Man 3”
VES Award Winner for Outstanding Created Environment in an Episode
for “Game of Thrones (Season 8)”
VES Award Nomination for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode
for “Stranger Things (Season 4)”
Key Personnel
Jeff Shapiro
Chief Executive Officer
Previous: Netflix
Appointed CEO in 2024, previously led Netflix's Production Strategy and Resource Planning.
Stephan Trojansky
President and Senior Visual Effects Supervisor
Notable Projects: Iron Man 3, Game of Thrones
Co-founder and pioneer in fluid simulation technology, Head of R&D.
Paul Debevec
Chief Research Officer
Oversees research and development initiatives.
Lauren McCallum
Vice President, Production
Manages global production operations.
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Acquired by Netflix in November 2021 for $150 million, Scanline operates as a standalone business serving multiple clients. Known for proprietary Flowline software used in water and fire effects. Eyeline Studios, acquired alongside, focuses on virtual production.