The Yard VFX
The Yard VFX is an independent French visual effects studio based in Paris, Montpellier, and London, specializing in high-end digital special effects for feature films and episodic series. Founded by Laurens Ehrmann, the studio collaborates with major global studios on award-winning projects, leveraging innovative technologies and a talented international team to deliver creative visual solutions. Known for their work on productions like The Rings of Power and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, they emphasize quality, competitive pricing, and efficient pipelines.
Services
Specializations
Notable Projects
The Rings of Power
2024TV Series
Client: Amazon Studios
Role: VFX, environments, FX
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
2023Film
Client: Lucasfilm
Role: Visual effects
Halo
2024TV Series
Client: Paramount+
Role: VFX
Emily in Paris
2024TV Series
Client: Netflix
Role: VFX
Damsel
2024Film
Client: Netflix
Role: VFX
Ford v Ferrari
2019Film
Client: 20th Century Studios
Role: Visual effects
Nomadland
2020Film
Client: Searchlight Pictures
Role: Visual effects
Awards & Recognition
César Award for Best Visual Effects
for “Notre-Dame brule”
Genie Award for Best Visual Effects in a Series
for “The Rings of Power”
Genie Award for Best Environment
for “The Rings of Power”
Creative Arts Emmy Nomination
for “The Rings of Power”
HPA Awards Nomination
Key Personnel
Laurens Ehrmann
Founder, CEO, Creative Director, Senior VFX Supervisor
Previous: BUF Compagnie
Notable Projects: The Rings of Power, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Over 10 years at BUF before founding The Yard in 2014
Fabian Nowak
Head of FX, Senior FX Supervisor
Notable Projects: The Rings of Power
Specializes in FX simulations
Harry Bardak
VFX Supervisor
Ben Owen
Head of Studio, London
Manages the London office
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Additional Information
The Yard VFX recently opened a studio in London in 2024 and celebrated its 10th anniversary in Montpellier. They benefit from France's 40% tax rebate for international productions.