Zoic Studios

Verified
Culver City, CA USA

Zoic Studios is a dynamic, multi-platform visual effects company that pushes the boundaries of creative expression and emerging technology in the realm of moving images. Independently owned and operated since its founding in 2002, it combines cutting-edge R&D, mixed reality visualizations, strong characters, and compelling narratives to deliver high-end VFX for entertainment and commercial clients. Artist-owned and operated, Zoic emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and storytelling through its global studios in Los Angeles, Vancouver, and New York.

Founded in 2002
201-500 employees

Services

Visual Effects
Animation
Post-Production
Virtual Production
Motion Graphics
Compositing
Matte Painting
Creature Design
Previsualization

Specializations

visual effects
CGI animation
motion graphics
virtual production
compositing

Technology Stack

Nuke
Maya
Houdini
Unreal Engine
Arnold Renderer

Notable Projects

Game of Thrones

2011

TV Series

Client: HBO

Role: Dragon animation and battle sequences

Stranger Things

2016

TV Series

Client: Netflix

Role: Visual effects and creature design

The Mandalorian

2019

TV Series

Client: Disney+

Role: Virtual production and environment creation

Avengers: Age of Ultron

2015

Film

Client: Marvel Studios

Role: Visual effects

For All Mankind

2019

TV Series

Client: Apple TV+

Role: Visual effects

Awards & Recognition

Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series

for “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

2010

Key Personnel

Chris Jones

Founder / Executive Creative Director / Director

Notable Projects: Battlestar Galactica, Firefly

Co-founder with extensive experience in VFX innovation

Loni Peristere

Founder / Executive Creative Director / Director

Previous: Warner Bros.

Notable Projects: American Horror Story, The Mandalorian

Known for directing and producing high-profile TV series

Andrew Orloff

Founder / Executive Creative Director

Previous: Rhythm & Hues

Notable Projects: Black Panther, The Boys

Specializes in film VFX and has won multiple awards

Kristen Branan

Senior Vice President, Global Production / Executive Producer

Company Status

Operating Status:
active
Hiring:
Yes
Remote Work:
remote

Locations

headquarters
3582 Eastham Drive
Culver City, CA 90232
USA
office
375 Water Street Suite 605
Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6
Canada
office
630 Ninth Ave. Suite 710
New York, NY 10036
USA

Social Media

LinkedIn:zoic-studios
Instagram:@zoicstudios
Twitter:@ZoicStudios

Additional Information

Zoic Studios is independently owned and artist-operated, with a focus on innovation including proprietary technology like Z.E.U.S. (Zoic Environmental Unification System). It pioneered Vancouver VFX operations in 2006 and expanded to New York in 2016, supporting global clients with scalable facilities.

Data Information

Last updated: 10/3/2025
Data confidence: 95%