First Contact: An Alien Encounter

Many scientists believe that the first evidence of extra-terrestrial life may soon be detected…

This VFX-driven, feature-length docu-drama considers what might happen in this unprecedented scenario, tracing an alien object as it travels through the solar system over 12 days.

We collaborated closely with director Nic Stacey to create compelling and cinematic VFX that places viewers in an immersive ‘near’ future world. Our goal was to offer a new perspective with a bold and daring aesthetic that blends seamlessly into the story and, above all, feels authentic. 

Lux Aeterna:
Creative Director: Rob Hifle
VFX Supervisor: Mike Sadd
CG Lead: James Venn
Graphics: Joe Hockney
3D Texture Artist: Sylwia Krawczyszyn

Commissioner: BBC
Production Company: BBC Science
Director & Writer: Nic Stacy
Cinematography: Brendan McGinty
Music: Alex Menzies

Read more about our work for First Contact here.

We offer a creative partnership with clients who have compelling stories to tell, transcending the threshold of the imagination to create pure cinematic wonder. If you like the work you’ve seen, and have an upcoming project you want to chat to us about, get in touch.

Inside of an anechoic chamber Bristol VFX studio First Contact Lux Aeterna LAVFX
‘The Artefact’ travelling through space as seen by an asteroid hunting telescope Bristol VFX studio First Contact Lux Aeterna LAVFX
Close-up of monitor glare on man’s face Bristol VFX studio First Contact Lux Aeterna LAVFX
Received signals from ‘The Artefact’ Bristol VFX studio First Contact Lux Aeterna LAVFX
James Webb Telescope Bristol VFX studio First Contact Lux Aeterna LAVFX
Voyager 2 Bristol VFX studio First Contact Lux Aeterna LAVFX
A man on the phone in Jodrell Bank control room Bristol VFX studio First Contact Lux Aeterna LAVFX
Female employee in Jodrell Bank, on her phone texting Bristol VFX studio First Contact Lux Aeterna LAVFX
Jodrell bank female employee at work Bristol VFX studio First Contact Lux Aeterna LAVFX
Close-up of ‘The Artefact’ Bristol VFX studio First Contact Lux Aeterna LAVFX
‘The Artefact’ through telescope Bristol VFX studio First Contact Lux Aeterna LAVFX
‘The Artefact’ through telescope Bristol VFX studio First Contact Lux Aeterna LAVFX
Close-up of ‘The Artefact’ Bristol VFX studio First Contact Lux Aeterna LAVFX
Woman in Jodrell Bank control centre taking photo of data Bristol VFX studio First Contact Lux Aeterna LAVFX

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