Bristol’s virtual production studio, Distortion Studios, has partnered with MyWorld at its Temple Quarter Research Hub location owned by the University of Bristol.

Under the new partnership, Distortion Studios will provide consultancy and delivery support for the research hub’s (known as The Sheds) in-house virtual production studio bringing “cutting-edge expertise and a hands-on approach to help elevate The Sheds’ capabilities — and Bristol’s position on the global virtual production map.”

“This partnership is such an exciting step for us — it’s about showing what can happen when two brilliant Bristol teams join forces,” said Jonathan Brigden, Managing Director at Distortion Studios. “Bristol is a very important regional hub for the film and TV industry and we are building a centre of excellence for creative technology here in the South West. There’s so much talent, energy, and creativity right here in Bristol. It’s been a joy working with the MyWorld team already, so making it official just feels right. We’re proud to be part of something that’s helping our city shine even brighter.”

The announcement comes just shy of a year after Distortion’s launch in April 2024. In addition to supporting The Sheds’ virtual production space, Distortion is working with MyWorld as part of a research and development programme exploring the use of volumetric capture in virtual production workflows. The project, conducted in partnership with CAMERA at the University of Bath, is “helping shape the future of virtual production techniques in the UK and beyond.”

“We’re proud to be partnering with Distortion Studios — The in-house expertise that Distortion has created supports our vision for creativity, experimentation, and technical excellence,” said Oscar De Mello, Operations Director at MyWorld. “Together, we aim to make The Sheds not just a facility, but a hub for discovery and collaboration that draws people into the beating heart of the West of England’s creative tech scene.”