FIN VFX Turns 25: A Quarter Century of Craft, People and Innovation
Twenty‑five years is a long time in visual effects.
In 2026, FIN turns 25. That’s a quarter century of helping directors tell stories, solving hard problems one shot at a time, and learning a little more with each project.
We’ve watched tools we loved retire, new ones arrive, and built a few of our own to bridge the gaps. We grew from a tight crew in Darlinghurst to a multi‑studio team across Australia - without losing sight of the work.
We started in Darlinghurst, built by people who cared about the craft and the relationships behind it. No shortcuts. No hype. We grew by showing up, doing the work, and earning trust.
Today, we’re an independent VFX studio of more than 250 people across Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast and Ballina - with Adelaide coming online early this year. Scale matters less than what it lets us do: support crews locally, share knowledge, invest in R&D and take care of our teams.
That growth has travelled alongside Australia’s screen industry. We’ve been lucky to collaborate with local and international partners and see work made here reach audiences well beyond our shores.
Across 25 years, we’ve evolved our tools, workflows, and pipelines, always with a purpose.
Our focus has stayed on story: understanding a director’s intent, finding the smartest way through a creative challenge, and making sure the work serves the scene rather than overwhelms it.
That mindset has carried us across feature films, premium series, and complex episodic work; adapting as formats and expectations shift.
Scale hasn’t changed who we are. We’re boutique by nature, not by size: small cross‑functional teams, direct lines to leadership, and the freedom to experiment. Craft remains central to how we operate.
“As FIN has grown, the goal has never been to change who we are,” says Managing Director Chris Spry. “It’s been to hold onto the boutique mindset of close collaboration, trust, and care for the work, while giving our teams more opportunity and stability.”
