The Embassy Visual Effects Inc.
The Embassy is an award-winning studio with expertise in VFX, animation, and design for advertising, film, and TV. Based in Vancouver, they deliver high-end visual effects and production on major projects like Iron Man, District 9, and Kalki 2898 AD, combining innovative pipelines with creative storytelling. Known for their collaborative environment and flexible hybrid work model, they emphasize artist development and quality in both commercial and episodic content.
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Notable Projects
Iron Man
2008Film
Client: Marvel Studios
Role: Digital creation of the first Iron Man suit
District 9
2009Film
Client: TriStar Pictures
Role: Visual effects
Elysium
2013Film
Client: Sony Pictures
Role: Visual effects
Kalki 2898 AD
2024Film
Role: Visual effects (40% of the film)
Warrior Nun Season 2
2022TV Series
Client: Netflix
Role: Over 800 VFX shots including digi-doubles and set extensions
The Spiderwick Chronicles
2024TV Series
Role: Visual effects
Awards & Recognition
Academy Award Nomination for Best Visual Effects
for “District 9”
Telly Awards Gold for Visual Effects
for “Flonase”
Telly Awards Gold for 3D Animation
for “Cat's Pride”
AEAF Silver for Visual Effects
for “The Twilight Zone”
LIA Winner
ADCC Directions Gold
for “BMW The Escape”
Key Personnel
Winston Helgason
President and Executive Producer
Previous: Rainmaker Digital Pictures
Notable Projects: District 9, Iron Man
Founder with over 20 years experience in VFX
Steve Woo
Head of Studio
Manages studio operations
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Additional Information
The Embassy celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022 and utilizes advanced pipelines like Houdini for complex simulations. They balance commercial advertising with high-profile film and TV projects.