Alex Cross- Amazon
VFX Supervisor: Chris Wright
Showrunner: Ben Watkins
It was exciting to be the primary VFX vendor on such an iconic property as James Patterson’s Alex Cross. We went all in, pushing ourselves to deliver our best on every effect, ensuring each shot seamlessly supported the intense storytelling and gritty atmosphere that fans expect. From enhancing action sequences to subtle environmental work, our team was dedicated to bringing this world to life with the highest level of detail and realism.
Fallout- Amazon
VFX Supervisor: Jay Worth
Showrunner: Jonah Nolan
Refuge was thrilled to help bring Fallout's post-apocalyptic wasteland to life. We played a key role in realizing Vault 33, both behind the massive Vault door and in the world beyond. In this reel, we showcase some of our work, including bringing to life those pesky Radroaches—the same irradiated nuisances that tormented players in the original game. From their eerie movement to their grotesque details, we made sure they felt just as unsettling on screen as they did in the Fallout universe.
Shogun- FX
VFX Supervisor: Michael Cliett
Showrunner: Justin Marks
It was a dream come true to help bring Shōgun, based on James Clavell’s classic novel, back to life. The visual effects serve as a subtle but essential background character, enhancing the storytelling without ever overshadowing it. Our work seamlessly blends with the stunning practical sets, rich historical detail, and powerful performances, ensuring that every frame feels authentic and immersive.
The Righteous Gemstones- HBO
VFX Supervisor: Bruce Branit
Showrunner: Danny McBride
For the season finale of Season 3, Bruce and Danny tasked Refuge with creating a "biblical plague of locusts" that swarms through the TV studio, turning chaos into a test of character. The sequence had to feel overwhelming—thousands of insects filling the air, crawling over everything, and sending the cast and crew into a full-blown panic. We meticulously crafted the locusts’ movement, ensuring they felt organic and unpredictable while interacting seamlessly with the live-action environment. The result? A visually stunning, high-intensity moment that let the characters reveal their true colors amid the chaos.
The Peripheral “Making the Koids” - Amazon Prime
VFX Supervisors: Jay Worth, Mark Spatny
Showrunner: Jonah Nolan
A behind the scenes about designing and creating the Koids for The Peripheral. Interviews with the producers and visual effects supervisors on how the ideas came together and the process of bringing them to life.
Superman and Lois - WB
VFX Producer: Matt Gore
Showrunner: Todd Helbing
Refuge was honored to be able to contribute a myriad of effects to season 1 of Superman and Lois. A modern adaptation of the classic superhero property from DC Comics. The series premiered on February 23, 2021. Superman & Lois was renewed for a second season in March 2021 and is scheduled to premiere in early 2022 on The CW.
Marvel's Helstrom
VFX Supervisor: Fred Ruff
Showrunner: Paul Zbyszewski
Helstrom is a Marvel Televisoin show for Hulu where two estranged siblings try to atone for the sins of their father. Refuge took on creatures and all kinds of effects to help bring this show to life. Part of this series was set in Portland, and Refuge also supervised the shooting of the VFX plates required for the St Johns Bridge
Paper Girls - Amazon Prime
VFX Supervisor: Lou Pecora
VFX Producer: Adam Lambert
For Paper Girls, a series based on the graphic novels by Brian K. Vaughan, Refuge brought to life a few characters including a 12 foot Pterosaur and the robot probes. We also look developed the “burping trash-hole” rip in time in which the characters could travel through time.
The Lumineers - Gloria
Director: Kevin Phillips
Editor: Ed Yonaitis
When the production company 'Neighborhood Watch' called Refuge about helping out on the next set of music videos for The Lumineers, we jumped at the opportunity. Gloria is full of hidden visual effects to help clean up the practical work done on set.
Mayans - FX
Executive Producer: Kurt Sutter
Visual Effects Supervisor: Ed Irastorza
Post Producer: Erik Lee
A compilation of the work done on Kurt Sutter's spinoff of Sons of Anarchy, Mayans M.C. Besides creating creating border walls and other signage, the larger effects were removing EZ's beard in the flashback moments, and creating some computer generated animals for the show.
The Underground Railroad - Amazon Prime
VFX Supervisor: Dottie Starling
Showrunner: Barry Jenkins
The Underground Railroad is an American fantasy historical drama streaming television limited series created and directed by Barry Jenkins based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Colson Whitehead.
Asura - Realm of Desire
VFX Supervisor: Charlie Iturriaga
Director: Peng Zhang
VFX Producer: Scott Farrar
This fantasy story is set in Asura, the dimension of pure desire according to ancient Buddhist mythology. The mythical realm is threatened by a coup from a lower heavenly kingdom and the story follows from there. Refuge provided many creatures and set extension support.
In An Instant - ABC
VFX Supervisor: Fred Ruff
Production Company: Committee Films
When ABC and Committee Films needed to re-create a forest fire, they called on the team at Refuge. Besides turning night into day, we ignited acres of forest for the ABC series In An Instant.
Last Knights
Director: Kazuaki Kiriya
Visual Effects Supervisor: Tarn Fox
Go behind-the-scenes with the Refuge team, to hear how we built the fantasy world of Lionsgate’s Last Knights, starring Clive Owen and Morgan Freeman.