French VFX house The Yard launches London studio

Founded in Paris in 2014, The Yard also has a studio in Montpellier. It has delivered visual effects for international projects ranging from independent films to large-scale franchises.

The Yard was awarded the 2023 Cesar (France’s Academy Awards) for Best Visual Effects on Notre Dame on Fire, directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, and was nominated for the 2024 Emmy Awards for All The Light We Cannot See, directed by Shawn Levy.

The Yard has also contributed to productions such as The Rings of Power – Season 2,

Halo – Season 2, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and John Wick: Chapter 4.

The Yard was founded by Laurens Ehrmann who acts as the CEO and Senior VFX Supervisor.

“London is a dynamic hub for the global creative industry, and we are thrilled to bring our French flair and global experience to this exciting market. With our new London studio, we aim to combine the best of French artistry with the incredible talent and vibrant creative scene of the UK,” said Ehrmann.

He added: “Our vision is to create a bridge between Paris and London, leveraging our international expertise with local insights to deliver groundbreaking visual effects. Our strategy has always been to expand where there is a wealth of talent, and the UK has long proven its appeal to creative professionals, including many French artists.”