Wrapping Up 2024: A Year to Remember at Real SFX

As we look back on 2024, we want to extend a massive THANK YOU to all the incredible production teams we had the privilege of working with last year. Your continued support means the world to us. And, of course, a big shout-out to our AMAZING REAL SFX team for their hard work and dedication.


A year of creativity, growth, and milestones

2024 was action-packed, filled with creativity, growth, and unforgettable moments. From delivering jaw-dropping effects on some of the most exciting productions to championing sustainability, 2024 was a milestone year for Real SFX.

Here are some highlights:

  • Launching our new website to better showcase our work.

  • Introducing an industry-leading initiative to support crew members.

  • Filming across the globe, including the Caribbean and Europe.

  • Celebrating award wins that reflect our team’s dedication and expertise.

Click the image above to watch our 2024 Recap Video and relive the magic!

 


Incredible productions of 2024

Last year, we worked on some of the most highly anticipated TV shows and films, delivering unforgettable special effects:

  • Doctor Who: Our innovative effects earned us an RTS Craft & Design Award nomination.

  • Fool Me Once: Created realistic gunshot effects and explosions for one of Netflix’s most-watched series.

  • Sexy Beast: Delivered atmospheric and explosive effects for this Paramount TV series.

  • The Way: Amplified tension in this BBC series set in a conflict-ridden Port Talbot.

  • Industry: Season 3: Crafted precise effects that heightened the stakes in this HBO hit.

  • Lost Boys and Fairies: Enhanced emotional storytelling in this unique Welsh production.

  • Small Things Like These: Subtle yet impactful effects in this poignant film starring Cillian Murphy.

  • Paris Has Fallen and Timestalker: High-impact effects that elevated action and drama.

Looking ahead to 2025

We’re thrilled to have worked on productions set for release this year, including:

  • Crow Girl and Dope Girls: Exciting new projects featuring our thrilling effects.

  • Havoc and Last Breath trailers: Showcasing the power of our gimbals, pyrotechnics, and atmospheric effects.

Stay tuned for more updates on these projects and others in the pipeline!


Expanding our horizons

2024 marked significant growth for Real SFX:

  • New workshop in Bristol: Opened at The Bottle Yard Studios, positioning us in the heart of Bristol’s vibrant film and TV scene.

  • Cardiff fabrication facility: Launched a state-of-the-art space to design and create bespoke effects, pushing the boundaries of possibility.


Sustainability at the core

Last year, we continued to prioritise sustainability across all our projects:

  • Utilised alternative power solutions like our Green Voltage e-generator, Ecoflow batteries, and Magic FX machines.

  • Implemented travel mapping and used alternative fuels like HVO to reduce our environmental impact.

  • Partnered with Ecologi to calculate and mitigate our carbon footprint, funding over 600 trees and avoiding 200 tCO2e.

Our commitment to sustainability earned us the Green Business of the Year award at the South Wales Business Awards.


KIT4CREW: supporting crew and reducing waste

In March 2024, we launched KIT4CREW, an award-winning initiative to redistribute unused workwear to crew members. This program not only reduces waste but also supports industry professionals, embodying our dedication to a greener future.

Thank you to all the studios and productions who supported this initiative, including The Bottle Yard Studios, Dragon Studios, and Bad Wolf. Watch our video to learn more and hear from those who’ve benefited.

Interested in joining KIT4CREW in 2025? Email us at KIT4CREW@realsfx.com.


Awards and apprentices

2024 was a year of recognition for our team:

  • Green Business of the Year for our sustainability efforts.

  • RTS Craft & Design Award nomination for our work on Doctor Who.

  • Apprentice of the Year: Will Hougham won both the Creative Sector and Overall Apprentice of the Year awards.

We also welcomed Rudi and Griff, two talented apprentices from Sgil Cymru, who are already making an impact.


And thats 2024 wrapped!

 

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