Vine FX has promoted Simon Carr to Creative Director.

Carr joined the Cambridge-based VFX studio in August 2024 as a VFX Supervisor and brings with him over thirty years of experience in the visual effects industry, including more than two decades specialising in on-set and post-production supervision.

His credits include The Amateur, Star Trek Into Darkness, Oblivion, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and Mank, for which he received the VES Award for Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature. He also served as overall VFX Supervisor on The Man Who Fell to Earth, earning an Emmy nomination.

Throughout his career, Carr has worked at some of the industry’s most respected studios, including Animal Logic, Framestore, Method Studios, and The Magic Camera Company.

“I’m delighted to be able to continue working with Vine FX in the role of Creative Director with the aim of supporting our talented team of VFX Supervisors and wonderful team across production, editorial and artists. I look forward to developing our slate of work and hopeful for a fruitful 2026” said Carr.

Founder Michael Illingworth said, “Simon’s promotion reflects both his exceptional experience and the creative leadership he has already demonstrated at Vine FX. His collaborative approach and depth of knowledge are hugely valued by the team, and this role reinforces our commitment to supporting our artists and delivering ambitious, high-quality work.”