Following its recently announced acquisitions of Lola Post and Milk, Phantom Digital Effects Ltd has consolidated its studios to launch under the Phantom Media Group (PMG) banner, bringing together a range of creative talents to provide a full-spectrum global offering which aims to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving marketplace.
Underpinned by the group’s expansion in production markets across the UK and Europe, North America and the APAC region, PMG aims to expand global reach for filmmakers and production companies, providing a wide range of services from concept design to high-end visualisation and VFX execution, said the company.
Able to call on more than 40 years of creative experience, PMG harnesses innovations in AI, machine learning and real-time rendering. The collective enables the integration of Indian talent with Western teams and leverages tax and production advantages across its brand portfolio, maximising artistic, operational and financial outcomes, said the company.
PMG’s executive leadership team includes founder and CEO, Bejoy Arputharaj, Binu Joshua, COO, Rajan Ethiraja, chief business officer and executive VP, Ian Unterreiner.
Commenting, Unterreiner said, “PMG brings together the expertise of leading studios into a powerhouse network that combines scale, agility and innovation. By aligning talent, technology and resources across key regions, we can maintain world-class creative standards for the most complex productions and deliver exceptional results for clients around the globe.”
Group CEO and founder, Arputharaj, added, “This launch reflects who we are today: a truly global group, built on a phenomenal legacy and powered by an incredibly talented team. Each of our studios brings unique strengths, styles and voices. Together, we are expanding our capabilities to foster deeper creative partnerships around the world, while driving continued growth. This is an exciting new chapter – one that reflects our ambitions for the future.”
Recent and forthcoming projects include: The Mandalorian and Grogu (Tippett Studio – Disney), Good Omens Season 3 (Milk – Prime) and Walking with Dinosaurs (Lola Post – BBC/PBS)
