French vfx house, The Yard VFX, has appointed Ben Owen as the new Studio Manager for its recently launched London office.
Ben Owen’s 15-year vfx career has included stints at studios including Framestore, MPC, DNEG, and One of Us.
“We are delighted to welcome Ben to The Yard,” says Laurens Ehrmann, founder and Senior VFX Supervisor of The Yard. “His extensive experience in both talent acquisition and studio operations, alongside his knowledge of the international VFX industry, makes him the ideal manager for our new London team. His deep understanding of the UK market aligns with our mission to elevate local talent and establish a stronger presence as a key player in the VFX sector.”
“The exceptional skills of The Yard’s artists, combined with the knowledge of our Production and Supervision teams, have consistently enabled the studio to contribute to outstanding projects that have garnered industry acclaim,” Ben Owen mentions. “I am thrilled to be part of The Yard’s studio and contribute to its presence in London, a city recognized for its artistic innovation and high production standards. I am eager to apply my experience in fostering a vibrant, collaborative and inclusive atmosphere where ambitious projects and local talent can thrive.”
The Yard has crafted VFX for both films and episodics, including The Rings of Power – Season 2 (Prime Video), Halo – Season 2 (Paramount +), the Emmy- and HPA-nominated All The Light We Cannot See (Netflix), John Wick: Chapter 4 (Lionsgate), and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Disney).
Jon Creamer
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