Image Engine Design

Image Engine Design

http://www.image-engine.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/image-engine-design-inc-/

Image Engine Design is a privately owned company headquartered in Canada. Founded in 1995, it employs approximately 380 individuals. Specializing in movies, videos, and sound, the company operates as a post-production and visual effects (VFX) provider.

Revenue

Founded

1995

Headcount

377

Headquarters

Canada

Primary Segment

Movies, Videos, and Sound

Ownership

Privately Owned

Similar Companies

Subscribe for full access to Image Engine Design's profile

Image Engine Design offers products in the media tech industry. Image Engine Design's product portfolio comprises of media managed services.

Subscribe for full access to Image Engine Design's products in full detail

Subscribe for full access to Image Engine Design's revenue in full detail

Jan

13th

2026

17:23

Awards and Recognitions

VES Nomination for ‘The Gorge’

Image Engine is proud to share that The Gorge has been nominated for a 2026 VES Award for ‘Outstanding Environment in a Photoreal Feature’. The nomination recognizes the Bodyweb environment we created — a fully CG, large-scale environment overtaken by a vast, organic network of vine-like tendrils that feels disturbingly alive.

Dec

17th

2025

17:17

2025 Year in Review

A look back on 2025 As 2025 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on what an exciting and rewarding year it’s been for Image Engine. The visual effects and film industry continues to evolve, and through it all, our team has shown incredible creativity, skill, and dedication.

Aug

27th

2025

08:36

Emmy Nomination for ‘Dune: Prophecy’

Image Engine, a Vancouver-based visual effects studio renowned for its work on feature films and television, is thrilled to announce that Martyn Culpitt, visual effects supervisor, has been nominated for a 2025 Emmy Award in the category of ‘Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie’ for the exceptional visual effects work on Dune: Prophecy.

Aug

21st

2025

09:23

Skeleton Crew Case Study

Crafting a pirate droid In Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, SM-33, a rusty, cranky pirate droid with a peg leg, quickly became one of the show’s standout characters with his mechanical movements and expressive personality. From his unsteady walk to his subtle expressions, Image Engine ensured that the CG version blended seamlessly with the on-set practical puppet to maintain visual continuity.

Aug

6th

2025

12:44

CT_Monitor Company

Image Engine at Siggraph 2025

Discover how Image Engine simulated geometric crystal spears erupting from the floor in Avatar: The Last Airbender using custom Houdini tools, collision-aware systems, and physically inspired lighting to allow for artistic control, integration with the plate and characters, and beautiful final renders to relay the director’s vision.

Apr

16th

2025

07:01

Dune: Prophecy Case Study

Set 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides, the HBO prequel Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.

Mar

12th

2025

09:38

Kraven the Hunter Case Study

For decades, Kraven the Hunter has stood as one of Spider-Man’s most relentless and intriguing adversaries—a man driven by an unwavering desire to prove himself as the world’s greatest hunter. With his live-action debut, Kraven the Hunter brings Sergei Kravinoff’s fierce and deeply layered character from the comic book pages to the big screen, exploring his origins and setting the stage for his connection to Spider-Man’s universe.

Nov

26th

2024

01:08

World VFX Day 2024 – Image Engine VFX

World VFX Day is almost here, and we’re thrilled to be part of this global celebration of visual effects! This fantastic initiative highlights the artistry, talent, and innovation that fuel our industry, and we’re excited to contribute to the event with two special sessions.

Nov

7th

2024

21:49

2024 Year in Review – Image Engine VFX

This is a protected area. Please enter your password:

Jul

31st

2024

18:05

Awards and Recognitions

Emmy Nomination for ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ – Image Engine VFX

Image Engine, a Vancouver-based visual effects studio renowned for its work on feature films and television, is thrilled to announce that Thomas Schelesny, visual effects supervisor, has been nominated for a 2024 Emmy Award in the category of ‘Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie’ for the exceptional VFX work on the Netflix live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Jul

23rd

2024

17:34

Image Engine’s 2024 VFX Studio Reel – Image Engine VFX

This is a protected area. Please enter your password:

Jun

17th

2024

15:35

Halo: Season 2 Case Study – Image Engine VFX

Paramount+’s hit series Halo returned for a thrilling second season, featuring the iconic Master Chief and his Spartan team facing an escalating war against the Covenant. Image Engine proudly contributed 158 visual effects shots, seamlessly transitioning from enhancing on-set plate photography to fully realized digital environments and characters.

Analyst insight reports

Build or buy in video streaming

Channel hopping: a hybrid approach to TV distribution

NAB Show 2023 key themes

What Paris 2024 means for live sports in 2025

Subscribe to access all analyst insight reports