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Thrilled to see our #Berlin team’s work on #TheLostBus featured in the latest #beforesandafters! Be sure to buy your copy. Thanks to Ian Failes for the excellent coverage, and to Oliver Schulz and Michelle Cullen for leading the charge.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
Take a VFX ride on 'The Lost Bus' - befores & afters
Issue #42 of befores & afters is now out!
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November 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Thrilled to see our #Berlin team’s work on #TheLostBus featured in the latest #beforesandafters! Be sure to buy your copy. Thanks to Ian Failes for the excellent coverage, and to Oliver Schulz and Michelle Cullen for leading the charge.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
The trailer for #Fallout S2 is here, and it’s spectacular. Our #Berlin team is back after Season 1, once again bringing wasteland chaos to life under the supervision of Andreas Giesen (#VFX Supervisor) and Annelie Dangel (VFX Producer).
Our teams were kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social
Our teams were kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The trailer for #Fallout S2 is here, and it’s spectacular. Our #Berlin team is back after Season 1, once again bringing wasteland chaos to life under the supervision of Andreas Giesen (#VFX Supervisor) and Annelie Dangel (VFX Producer).
Our teams were kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social
Our teams were kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social
#TheFantasticFour: First Steps is streaming now on Disney+ — the perfect opportunity to revisit our really cool Silver Surfer sequences. Grateful to our incredible #Munich crew for their artistry and dedication on these moments of pure cosmic energy.
Kindly supported by #fffbayern and #FFA DFFFII.
Kindly supported by #fffbayern and #FFA DFFFII.
November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#TheFantasticFour: First Steps is streaming now on Disney+ — the perfect opportunity to revisit our really cool Silver Surfer sequences. Grateful to our incredible #Munich crew for their artistry and dedication on these moments of pure cosmic energy.
Kindly supported by #fffbayern and #FFA DFFFII.
Kindly supported by #fffbayern and #FFA DFFFII.
Discover how #RISE Berlin brought invisible #VFX to life for #TheLostBus. In this new @artofvfx.bsky.social interview, our VFX Supervisor Oliver Schulz shares insights on the subtle artistry behind the film’s visual effects.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
The Lost Bus: Oliver Schulz - VFX Supervisor - RISE - The Art of VFX
Back in 2022, Oliver Schulz walked us through the VFX work crafted by RISE for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. Since then, he’s contributed to Der Greif, Blue Beetle, and Megalopolis. The...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Discover how #RISE Berlin brought invisible #VFX to life for #TheLostBus. In this new @artofvfx.bsky.social interview, our VFX Supervisor Oliver Schulz shares insights on the subtle artistry behind the film’s visual effects.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
In this exclusive interview with @digitalproduction.bsky.social, our VFX Supervisor Michael Wortmann shares insights into the creative and technical challenges behind the #visualeffects for #Momo.
(Read the full interview on Digital Production — subscriber access required.)
(Read the full interview on Digital Production — subscriber access required.)
Momo: Of Time, Turtles, and Technical Wizardry - DIGITAL PRODUCTION
RiseFX reimagines Momo (2025) with grounded, cinematic VFX that keep the fantasy real. VFX Supervisor Michael Wortmann explains how it was done.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In this exclusive interview with @digitalproduction.bsky.social, our VFX Supervisor Michael Wortmann shares insights into the creative and technical challenges behind the #visualeffects for #Momo.
(Read the full interview on Digital Production — subscriber access required.)
(Read the full interview on Digital Production — subscriber access required.)
@artofvfx.bsky.social sat down with Charlie Noble (VFX Supervisor) and Gavin Round (VFX Producer) to talk about #TheLostBus. Our Berlin crew, led by Oliver Schulz and Michelle Cullen, played a part in this story.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social #DFFFII
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October 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
@artofvfx.bsky.social sat down with Charlie Noble (VFX Supervisor) and Gavin Round (VFX Producer) to talk about #TheLostBus. Our Berlin crew, led by Oliver Schulz and Michelle Cullen, played a part in this story.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social #DFFFII
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Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social #DFFFII
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Four new #Fallout Season 2 posters have just dropped for Fallout Day — teasing the return of the wasteland in all its post-apocalyptic glory. Streaming December 17 on Prime Video.
Our teams were kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social.
Our teams were kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social.
October 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Four new #Fallout Season 2 posters have just dropped for Fallout Day — teasing the return of the wasteland in all its post-apocalyptic glory. Streaming December 17 on Prime Video.
Our teams were kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social.
Our teams were kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social.
Our Berlin team, led by #VFX Supervisor Oliver Schulz and VFX Producer Michelle Cullen, brought Paul Greengrass’ #TheLostBus to life!
A huge thank you to Charlie Noble, Gavin Round and Vanessa Joyce 🙏
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
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A huge thank you to Charlie Noble, Gavin Round and Vanessa Joyce 🙏
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our Berlin team, led by #VFX Supervisor Oliver Schulz and VFX Producer Michelle Cullen, brought Paul Greengrass’ #TheLostBus to life!
A huge thank you to Charlie Noble, Gavin Round and Vanessa Joyce 🙏
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
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A huge thank you to Charlie Noble, Gavin Round and Vanessa Joyce 🙏
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
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Our crew is thrilled to contribute to #TheHungerGames: Sunrise on the Reaping, reuniting with the world of the Games to craft stunning visuals & unforgettable moments.
Catch the film currently shooting at #StudioBabelsberg in theaters on Nov. 20, 2026.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social.
Catch the film currently shooting at #StudioBabelsberg in theaters on Nov. 20, 2026.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social.
October 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our crew is thrilled to contribute to #TheHungerGames: Sunrise on the Reaping, reuniting with the world of the Games to craft stunning visuals & unforgettable moments.
Catch the film currently shooting at #StudioBabelsberg in theaters on Nov. 20, 2026.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social.
Catch the film currently shooting at #StudioBabelsberg in theaters on Nov. 20, 2026.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social.
We’re proud of our #Berlin team, whose creativity helped craft the visual language of #Momo. “Carefully deployed #VFX enhance the whimsy in this realm where a giant pendulum over water represents the passage of time." writes #Variety, highlighting "The film’s impressive production values".
October 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
From the magical world of legendary author Michael Ende, #Momo, comes a tale about the preciousness of time, directed by our friend Christian Ditter and produced by Christian Becker at Rat Pack and Constantin Film.
Thank you to Frank Schlegel and @medienboard.bsky.social for supporting us!
Thank you to Frank Schlegel and @medienboard.bsky.social for supporting us!
RISE REEL - MOMO
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October 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
From the magical world of legendary author Michael Ende, #Momo, comes a tale about the preciousness of time, directed by our friend Christian Ditter and produced by Christian Becker at Rat Pack and Constantin Film.
Thank you to Frank Schlegel and @medienboard.bsky.social for supporting us!
Thank you to Frank Schlegel and @medienboard.bsky.social for supporting us!
#TheLostBus, from Paul Greengrass, takes you into the heart of a deadly wildfire. Proud of our Berlin team, led by #VFX Supervisor Oliver Schulz and VFX Producer Michelle Cullen, for crafting part of the film’s intense #visualeffects.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
October 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
#TheLostBus, from Paul Greengrass, takes you into the heart of a deadly wildfire. Proud of our Berlin team, led by #VFX Supervisor Oliver Schulz and VFX Producer Michelle Cullen, for crafting part of the film’s intense #visualeffects.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
The trailer for #JayKelly is here. George Clooney and Adam Sandler shine in Noah Baumbach’s new film — with #visualeffects crafted in our #London office under the supervision of #VFX Supervisor Stuart Bullen, VFX Producer Michelle Cullen, and Executive Producer Lara Lom.
September 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The trailer for #JayKelly is here. George Clooney and Adam Sandler shine in Noah Baumbach’s new film — with #visualeffects crafted in our #London office under the supervision of #VFX Supervisor Stuart Bullen, VFX Producer Michelle Cullen, and Executive Producer Lara Lom.
Discover how our team at #RISE Munich, led by #VFX Supervisor Sebastian Lauer and VFX Producer Mei Lee Lim, brought #MarvelStudios’ #TheFantasticFour: First Steps to life!
Our team is being kindly supported by #fffbayern and #FFA DFFFII.
Our team is being kindly supported by #fffbayern and #FFA DFFFII.
RISE REEL - THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS
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September 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Discover how our team at #RISE Munich, led by #VFX Supervisor Sebastian Lauer and VFX Producer Mei Lee Lim, brought #MarvelStudios’ #TheFantasticFour: First Steps to life!
Our team is being kindly supported by #fffbayern and #FFA DFFFII.
Our team is being kindly supported by #fffbayern and #FFA DFFFII.
How far would you go to save 22 children? #TheLostBus by Paul Greengrass tells the harrowing true story of a driver and a teacher who risk everything in the face of a raging wildfire. Watch the new trailer now!
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
September 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
How far would you go to save 22 children? #TheLostBus by Paul Greengrass tells the harrowing true story of a driver and a teacher who risk everything in the face of a raging wildfire. Watch the new trailer now!
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
“Till death do us part” took on a whole new meaning. Our #VFX Munich team, led by Production VFX Supervisor Genevieve Camilleri, turned #Together into a countryside nightmare — with just the right amount of gore and romance. Watch our reel — if you dare! www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU5Z...
RISE REEL - TOGETHER
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September 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“Till death do us part” took on a whole new meaning. Our #VFX Munich team, led by Production VFX Supervisor Genevieve Camilleri, turned #Together into a countryside nightmare — with just the right amount of gore and romance. Watch our reel — if you dare! www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU5Z...
The wastelands are calling again. Under the guidance of Andreas Giesen (#VFX Supervisor) and Annelie Dangel (VFX Producer), our crew is excited to bring #Fallout back to life. Tune in on December 17 on #PrimeVideo.
Our teams were kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social.
Our teams were kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social.
August 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The wastelands are calling again. Under the guidance of Andreas Giesen (#VFX Supervisor) and Annelie Dangel (VFX Producer), our crew is excited to bring #Fallout back to life. Tune in on December 17 on #PrimeVideo.
Our teams were kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social.
Our teams were kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social.
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION! Missed it the first time? Catch up on our #VFX for #TheLastofUs Season 2. Congrats to Alex Wang, Fiona Campbell Westgate & our very own Andreas Giesen on their Emmy nomination! Huge thanks to our brilliant team, Janet Muswell Hamilton, HBO, and @medienboard.bsky.social
RISE Reel - The Last of Us - Season 2
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August 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION! Missed it the first time? Catch up on our #VFX for #TheLastofUs Season 2. Congrats to Alex Wang, Fiona Campbell Westgate & our very own Andreas Giesen on their Emmy nomination! Huge thanks to our brilliant team, Janet Muswell Hamilton, HBO, and @medienboard.bsky.social
The teaser for #JayKelly is here! From Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach, starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler. Proud to have our #London team — guided by #VFX Supervisor Stuart Bullen, VFX Producer Michelle Cullen and Executive Producer Lara Lom — crafting part of its #visualeffects!
August 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The teaser for #JayKelly is here! From Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach, starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler. Proud to have our #London team — guided by #VFX Supervisor Stuart Bullen, VFX Producer Michelle Cullen and Executive Producer Lara Lom — crafting part of its #visualeffects!
RISE Munich was welcoming the Original Production Team at #TheWaltDisneyCompany (Germany). Great to meet everyone in person after already working with Disney for such a long time.
August 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
RISE Munich was welcoming the Original Production Team at #TheWaltDisneyCompany (Germany). Great to meet everyone in person after already working with Disney for such a long time.
Tomorrow at #SIGGRAPH Vancouver, don’t miss #RISE’s Head of FX, Jonas Sorgenfrei, as he unveils how Flowpipe powers scalable, automated VFX workflows!
📅 Sunday, Aug 10 | 🕐 1:35–1:45 PM
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📅 Sunday, Aug 10 | 🕐 1:35–1:45 PM
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August 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Tomorrow at #SIGGRAPH Vancouver, don’t miss #RISE’s Head of FX, Jonas Sorgenfrei, as he unveils how Flowpipe powers scalable, automated VFX workflows!
📅 Sunday, Aug 10 | 🕐 1:35–1:45 PM
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📅 Sunday, Aug 10 | 🕐 1:35–1:45 PM
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Whether you missed it at #FMX or want a second look — this excellent #sidefxhoudini talk “Evolving USD Workflows: Powering #TheLastofUs S2” is now available online!
Oh, and did we mention it’s Emmy-nominated? Because it is.
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Oh, and did we mention it’s Emmy-nominated? Because it is.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social
Evolving USD Workflows: Powering The Last of Us Season 2 | RISE | FMX HIVE 2025
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August 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Whether you missed it at #FMX or want a second look — this excellent #sidefxhoudini talk “Evolving USD Workflows: Powering #TheLastofUs S2” is now available online!
Oh, and did we mention it’s Emmy-nominated? Because it is.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social
Oh, and did we mention it’s Emmy-nominated? Because it is.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social
What’s a hero without a suit? Our #Munich crew crafted key visuals for Marvel’s #Ironheart — including the really cool armor and a secret base— under the leadership of #VFX Supervisor Sebastian Lauer and VFX Producer Mei Lee Lim.
July 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
What’s a hero without a suit? Our #Munich crew crafted key visuals for Marvel’s #Ironheart — including the really cool armor and a secret base— under the leadership of #VFX Supervisor Sebastian Lauer and VFX Producer Mei Lee Lim.
Based on real events, #TheLostBus follows a school bus driver and a teacher fighting to save 22 children from a raging wildfire.
Congrats to our #Berlin team, led by #VFX Supervisor Oliver Schulz and VFX Producer Michelle Cullen.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
Congrats to our #Berlin team, led by #VFX Supervisor Oliver Schulz and VFX Producer Michelle Cullen.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
July 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Based on real events, #TheLostBus follows a school bus driver and a teacher fighting to save 22 children from a raging wildfire.
Congrats to our #Berlin team, led by #VFX Supervisor Oliver Schulz and VFX Producer Michelle Cullen.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
Congrats to our #Berlin team, led by #VFX Supervisor Oliver Schulz and VFX Producer Michelle Cullen.
Kindly supported by @medienboard.bsky.social and #DFFFII.
What a weekend! With $218,000,000 at the box office, #TheFantasticFour: First Steps is off to a record-breaking start. Huge thanks to our phenomenal #Munich team, led by Sebastian Lauer (#VFX Supervisor) and Mei Lee Lim (VFX Producer), for bringing the impossible to life. You’re simply fantastic!
July 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
What a weekend! With $218,000,000 at the box office, #TheFantasticFour: First Steps is off to a record-breaking start. Huge thanks to our phenomenal #Munich team, led by Sebastian Lauer (#VFX Supervisor) and Mei Lee Lim (VFX Producer), for bringing the impossible to life. You’re simply fantastic!