We were founded in Montreal in 2012, and FOLKS has since expanded to Toronto, Bogota, Saguenay, Mumbai, Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, Atlanta and London. We love bringing our clients, our team, and the new generation of VFX artists together to create extraordinary stories.
We exist to collaborate. It's in our name and our brand.
After all, there's no company like FOLKS.
Our ecosystem gives you the best of all worlds - flexible teams, global studios, one seamless network. Offering clients personalized service and human-focused collaboration, delivering breathtaking results.
There’s no assembly line work here. We nurture our artists, who are among the most talented, and diverse in the industry. A team who focus on making your vision an inspired reality.
In 2020, to enhance our client offering and experience, FOLKS became a member of Pitch Black. Bringing together RSP, and El Ranchito, creating a network of more than 1,400 visual effects artists worldwide.
Vision + Mission
OUR Vision
To help filmmakers bring their stories to life.
OUR Mission
To create exceptional visual effects through exceptional people, combining passion, expertise, and creativity in a collaborative environment that transforms world-class filmmakers' visions into unforgettable realities.
Our Values
01. Creativity
Engaging VFX begins with engaging conversations. Our FOLKS join your creative process from the start to unlock possibilities you haven't imagined yet.
02. Excellence
We're relentlessly curious and obsessively meticulous. We see every creative and technical challenge as an opportunity to push boundaries.
03. Kindness
Fast-paced production doesn't have to mean frantic. At FOLKS, we keep it fun, keep it challenging, and always keep it kind. We treat our people as well as our clients.
04. Collaboration
You get our network's strength along with each studio's unique creative spark. Our tight-knit teams bring collective strength and individual creativity to every project.
05. Simplicity
We turn complex problems into simple and elegant solutions. No unnecessary steps, just pure creative focus.
The Pitch Black company is the creative powerhouse behind some of cinema's most iconic moments —told through its award-winning creative brands.
Our award-winning media network spans fourteen studios across the world's most vibrant production hubs, from Los Angeles and New York to Mumbai, Barcelona, and beyond.
Bringing together world-leading visual effects studios FOLKS, Rising Sun Pictures, and El Ranchito. We've assembled industry-leading talent and cutting-edge technologies in strategic locations that leverage the best production incentives and creative communities worldwide.
What sets us apart isn't just our global reach—it's how we combine personal attention with boundless capability. Our artists work in a culture of creativity, delivering transformative impact for our clients at every scale and complexity.
Whether crafting intimate character moments or epic spectacle, we provide the personalized experience of a boutique studio backed by the resources of a global network.
Pitch Black is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm.
