The Manhattan Alien Abduction

Client: Story Films / Netflix

Exploring an alleged alien abduction in 1980s Manhattan

We worked closely with directors Dan Vernon and Vivienne Parry to bring supernatural VFX to the intriguing story of Linda Napolitano’s claimed abduction, creating a retro aesthetic perfectly suited to the ‘80s setting of this Netflix documentary. 



Out of this world

We provided on-set supervision at Black Island Studios for the key moment where Linda levitates above the Manhattan skyline, overseeing shoot set-up, lighting and camera position. The result is a dream-like sequence that leans into the sci-fi classics of the era, and creates a cinematic moment filled with suspense.

We also designed and built the alien spaceship Linda is taken into, crafting a vessel infused with ‘80s futurism that is also faithful to eye-witness accounts.




Lux Aeterna

Creative Directors
Rob Hifle
Steve Burrell

VFX Supervisor: Paul Silcox
Executive Producer: Emma Kolasinska
Line Producer: Tish Marsh
Compositing Supervisor: Tav Flett
CG Supervisor: Timmy Willmott

Artists
Alasdair Wynn
Dan Blore
Steve Bell

Story Films

Directors
Dan Vernon
Vivienne Perry 

Line Producer: Christina Graham

Post-Production Manager: Benjamin McGuire 


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