Vine FX Promotes Simon Carr to Creative Director
Vine FX has announced the promotion of Simon Carr to Creative Director, strengthening the studio’s creative leadership as it continues to build its slate of high-end film and television projects.
Carr joined the Cambridge-based VFX studio in August 2024 as a VFX Supervisor and brings with him over thirty years of experience in the visual effects industry, including more than two decades specialising in on-set and post-production supervision. His extensive credits include The Amateur, Star Trek Into Darkness, Oblivion, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and Mank, for which he received the VES Award for Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature. He also served as overall VFX Supervisor on The Man Who Fell to Earth, earning an Emmy nomination.
Throughout his career, Carr has worked at some of the industry’s most respected studios, including Animal Logic, Framestore, Method Studios, and The Magic Camera Company. In his new role as Creative Director at Vine FX, he will work closely with the studio’s VFX Supervisors, artists, productionand editorial teams to guide creative direction and ensure the continued delivery of high-quality visual effects.
“I’m delighted to be able to continue working with Vine FX in the role of Creative Director with the aim of supporting our talented team of VFX Supervisors and wonderful team across production, editorial and artists. I look forward to developing our slate of work and hopeful for a fruitful 2026.”
Simon Carr, Creative Director at Vine FX
“Simon’s promotion reflects both his exceptional experience and the creative leadership he has already demonstrated at Vine FX. His collaborative approach and depth of knowledge are hugely valued by the team, and this role reinforces our commitment to supporting our artists and delivering ambitious, high-quality work.”
Michael Illingworth, Founder of Vine FX
The appointment marks another step in Vine FX’s ongoing growth, as the studio continues to expand its creative leadership and focus on delivering world-class visual effects. With a strong slate of upcoming projects for 2026, the VFX house looks forward to the year ahead.
