FranceVFX, the professional association representing French VFX studios, released its July–August 2025 newsletter highlighting key industry achievements, talent milestones, and global relevance.
Milk VFX Crafts Photoreal Tomatoes for Amazon’s Heads of State
Milk VFX’s French studio delivered over 239 VFX shots for the Amazon action film Heads of State, including a standout opening sequence set during Spain’s La Tomatina festival. Due to logistical challenges, the team digitally recreated hundreds of realistic CG tomatoes with detailed FX simulations—splatter, crowd interaction, digital destruction, and timed explosions included.
MPC Paris Performs Over 650 Shots for Dracula, A Love Tale
In collaboration with Luc Besson’s production, MPC Paris (now under TransPerfect as of April 2025) produced 656 VFX shots, including ten full-CG sequences for the upcoming release Dracula, A Love Tale (July 30). The 162-person team led by Laurent Creusot handled everything from previs to compositing, showcasing France’s high technical capability.
VFX‑Workshop Class of 2025 Impresses Industry Jury
Crowdsourced digital stories from VFX‑Workshop graduates wowed industry professionals with projects spanning film adaptation, game cinematics, motion design, and AR/VR. The highly praised works were showcased before juries from top studios including Illumination, Mac Guff, Trimaran, and MPC—marking a promising pipeline of young VFX talent in France.
Why This Matters (Industry Insights)
- Technological Excellence: Extensions like Milk’s tomato sequence and MPC’s cinematic integration reflect cutting-edge simulation and compositing work.
- French VFX as Global Hub: With over 24 studios under FranceVFX and attractive incentives like the 30‑40% tax rebate, France retains its international competitive edge.
- Talent Growth: Institutional collaboration and educational initiatives, including VFX-Workshop, underline France’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of creators.
