Troubadour Studios has announced a new VFX studio under the Jellyfish name.
Having acquired the trademark and branding rights from the former Jellyfish Pictures, which closed its operations in London and Sheffield in the wake of the Technicolor collapse, Troubadour is launching Jellyfish FX (JFX) as a new boutique visual effects studio.
With the full support of Jellyfish Pictures’ founder, Phil Dobree, the new venture reunites the company’s former leadership team Phil Greenlow (MD), Luke Dodd (creative director), Amber Ducker (head of production), Paul Baaske (head of technology), Jamie Wood (head of 2D) and Pete Seager (head of CG).
With an initial focus on film and episodic visual effects, JFX will operate from production offices in London’s Shaftesbury Avenue. Adopting a future-facing approach, the venture aims to access advances in Machine Learning and evolving CG software to remain agile to all forms of visual entertainment.
Commenting, MD Phil Greenlow, said, “We’ve been incredibly fortunate to join forces with Troubadour Studios to launch JFX. There’s a great sense of legacy having come from Jellyfish Pictures, coupled with a getting-the-band-back-together excitement, so we’re highly motivated at the opportunity to build upon the values and working relationships we all enjoyed before. After a tough period for the industry, it’s a tonic to be collaborating again with our community of artists, as well as welcoming new faces, and working with some amazing clients to sculpt a VFX company designed for our fast-evolving industry.’
Vince Woods, head of studios at Troubadour added, ‘We’re thrilled to welcome JFX into the Troubadour family. The incredible legacy and talent behind Jellyfish is well-storied, and we’re excited to support this outstanding team as they chart a bold, innovative path in visual effects. Their energy, creativity, and commitment to harnessing cutting-edge technology aligns perfectly with our vision of fostering creativity and excellence across all areas of storytelling’.
