Our Universe

An epic 6-part documentary, tracing the story of the universe.

Our design, VFX and compositing teams collaborated closely with BBC Studios over an 18-month production, helping to bring this landmark Netflix series to the screen.

Delivering more than 700 VFX shots, we created a distinctive visual language to convey everything from the Big Bang to epic galactic collisions, as well as fine-tuning the series’ real-world wildlife footage. 

Working with scientific simulation data, we translated complex cosmological concepts into cinematic visuals that connect the story of the universe over billions of years to life on Earth, making cutting-edge science accessible and engaging.


Lux Aeterna:


Creative Director: Rob Hifle
VFX Supervisor: Paul Silcox
VFX Artists: Clive Llewellyn, Mikhail Gubkin, Mike Sadd, Paul Greer
3D Artists: David Klein, Timmy Willmott, James Venn
Comp Supervisor: Tav Flett 
Compositors: Dan Blore, Jessica Johnson, Steve Bell, Carl Chittendon, Alasdair Wynn
Concept Artist: James Ledger
Visual Effects Production: Dan Elston, Amy Cattell, Tish Marsh

Narrator: Morgan Freeman
Commissioner: Netflix
Production Company: BBC Science
Showrunner: Mike Davis
Series Music: Jessica Jones & Anne Nikitin

Read more about our work for Our Universe here.

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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.