THE RIG PRODUCTION.
STAR-STUDDED Game of Thrones fans will recognise a significant proportion of the cast – Iain Glen (above), Owen Teale and Mark Addy feature prominently
were faced with an enormous task to get through quite so many shots, but they were fantastic and eventually everything got delivered.” The team clearly did a good job, as Series 2 has already been green-lit. What’s more, Primary VFX has now moved into a brand-new studio, with room for 30 desks and 40 artists (up from ten and 15 before) and is built specifically for hybrid working. It has also been designed for a high-TPN security rating and features a custom-built screening room. At the time, Hawken said the move would increase the company’s ability to land bigger projects, “and continue our mission to bring prestige VFX work to Bristol. The city’s high-end film and TV scene is expanding rapidly and we are proud to be an accessible, local provider
“The production team had an enormous task to get through so many shots – they were fantastic”
for these productions,” he remarked. As for the immediate future, Hawken continues, Primary is lining up work with the big streamers. “We welcome outsource work, as it gives us access to some great shows. But we’re moving to working more directly with Netflix and Amazon.” Watch The Rig on Amazon Prime Video
83. JULY 2023
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