Union Visual Effects
Union VFX is an independent, BAFTA-winning visual effects studio founded in 2008, providing creative services for feature films and television productions. Headquartered in Soho, London with a sister studio in Montréal, they have built an unrivalled reputation for seamless invisible effects on a wide range of projects, fostering strong creative relationships with directors like Danny Boyle, Susanne Bier, Martin McDonagh, Marjane Satrapi, Sam Mendes, Fernando Meirelles, and Yorgos Lanthimos. Known for originality and innovation, Union delivers ambitious CG and FX work on director-driven films and high-end episodic television.
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Notable Projects
Poor Things
2023Film
Client: Searchlight Pictures
Role: Visual effects
Saltburn
2023Film
Client: Amazon MGM Studios
Role: Visual effects
The Banshees of Inisherin
2022Film
Client: Searchlight Pictures
Role: Visual effects
Moon Knight
2022TV Series
Client: Marvel Studios
Role: Visual effects
The Sandman
2022TV Series
Client: Netflix
Role: Visual effects
Operation Mincemeat
2021Film
Client: Netflix
Role: Visual effects
The Power
2023TV Series
Client: Amazon Prime Video
Role: Visual effects
Black Mirror: USS Callister: Into Infinity
2025TV Episode
Client: Netflix
Role: Visual effects
28 Years Later
2025Film
Client: Sony Pictures
Role: Visual effects
The Wheel of Time
2021TV Series
Client: Amazon Prime Video
Role: Visual effects
Awards & Recognition
BAFTA Award for Special Visual Effects
for “Poor Things”
Broadcast Tech Innovation Award for Best VFX Project
for “The Tattooist of Auschwitz”
BAFTA Nomination for Best Visual Effects
for “Poor Things”
Key Personnel
Adam Gascoyne
Co-founder | Visual Effects Supervisor
Previous: MPC
Notable Projects: Poor Things, The Banshees of Inisherin
Co-founder with over 20 years in VFX, specializes in compositing and supervision
Tim Caplan
Co-founder | Executive Visual Effects Producer
Notable Projects: Moon Knight, The Sandman
Co-founder focused on production management
Lucy Cooper
Managing Director
Previous: The Foundry
Notable Projects: Operation Mincemeat
Oversees operations and business development
Simon Hughes
Creative Director | VFX Supervisor
Previous: ILM
Notable Projects: The Power, Pennyworth
Expert in digital environments and creature effects
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Additional Information
Union VFX recently expanded to Montréal and focuses on invisible effects for director-driven projects. They offer apprenticeships through NextGen Skills Academy in London.