PYROTECHNICS
The use of pyrotechnics and flammable materials to create spectacular effects from fire balls to stage pyrotechnic effectsBring high impact action sequences to...
We set the scene. You tell the story.
SFXGB is a specialist physical effects consultancy delivering practical special effects for film, television and commercial productions with precision, control and safety at the core.
Trusted by major productions
The Approach
WELCOME TO SFXGB
SFXGB has over 35 years experience in creating quality Special Effects for film and TV ranging from pyrotechnic / fire effects, atmospheric / weather effects, model / prop making, and engineering rigs including hydraulic and pneumatic effects. Our head office is based at Shepperton Film Studios and our workshops and pyrotechnic store are based a short distance from Shepperton, Pinewood and Longcross Studios.
The Standards
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Risk Assessment Zero
Comprehensive pre-production safety documentation mapping every variable before a charge is set.
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Custom Fabrication
In-house CNC and welding bays. If the rig does not exist, we build it to spec.
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Controlled Mayhem
Repeatable, dial-in scale. The exact same explosion, timed to the exact same frame, across multiple takes.
Our Services
Designed for Production
FIRE EFFECTS
The controlled use of flammable materials and gases to create fire effects to simulate anything from a burning building to a small camp fire.Create realistic an...
ATMOSPHERIC EFFECTS
These create the atmosphere for the scene whether it be rain, wind or fog. If they are not around when you need them we can instantly bring them to life.Set the...
SNOW
Using the latest technology and equipment, with products that are environmentally friendly, we can create anything from an early morning frost to a blizzard.Cre...
EXPLOSIONS
We can create the most spectacular explosive effects from full scale battle scenes, bullet hit effects to car explosions.Deliver spectacular practical explosion...
MODEL MAKING
Life like versions of the real thing, we can build them bigger or smaller than the original object and adapt it to suit all requirements.Bring creative concepts...
Credit List
We have worked on the special effects for the following productions
Blood of My Blood – Left Bank Pictures
Debutante 3 – The Forge Entertainment Ltd
Comfort and Joy – Joyfully Comfortable Films Ltd
Sutherland – World Productions
Wahala (BBC)
BT Commercial – Bad Bird Productions
Shetland 11 – ITV
Rebus – EHF Productions
Tesco Commercial – Rouge Films
Legends
Grace – ITV
Silent Witness – BBC
The Dark – ITV
Counsels – Balloon Films
Shetland 10 – ITV
Morrisons Commercial
Guilt
Mint – ITV
Summer Water – Summer Water Productions Ltd
Blood of My Blood
Rebus – EHF Productions
California Schemin
Karne Pirie
Devils Hour – Hartswood Films
Midwich Cuckoos – BBC
Grace – ITV
The Rig – Wild Mercury Productions
EE Commercial – Mallinson Television
Girls Film – Girls Films Ltd
Outlander – Left Bank Pictures
Sunny Dancer – Sunny Dancer Films Ltd
Borges and Me – Viva Momentum Ltd
My Fault London
Cadburys Commercial – Mallison TV Productions
Douglas is Cancelled – Hartswood Films
The Rig – Wild Mercury Productions
Outlander – Left Bank Productions
Grace
Shetland
Outlander Series 6 & 7 Ltd
The Debutante
Jewels/ Queen Charlotte
Apartment 7a
Doc Martin series 10
The Diplomat
The Critic
Red, White and Royal Blue
One Day
Midsommer Murders
Emmerdale 50th Anniversary
Silent Witness
Grace III
Fortress Productions Ltd
Castle For Christmas
Picture Properties Ltd
Princess Switch
(Guy Richie) Flic Films Ltd
Cash Truck
Slug Love Films Ltd
She Will
Manhunt S2 2020 Ltd
Man Hunt S2
Too Close Limited
LBP Outlnder 6 Ltd
Annika
Annika SPV Ltd
Too Close
Guilt 2 Ltd
Jan 22
Valfal Ltd
Killing Eve 3
Sid Gentle (KE3) Ltd
Four Weddings & A Funeral
Four Weddings Ltd 2019
Faslane
WP Faslane Ltd
Outlander 5
LBP Outlander Series 5 Ltd
Belgravia
Carnival Films Ltd
Worzel Gummidge
Leopard Pictures
Flesh & Blood
ITV
Endeavour 6
Mammoth Screen
Cheat
Two Brothers Pictures
Zapped
Babycow Productions Ltd
Outlander Series 4
LBP Outlander 4 Ltd
Cuckoo
Roughcut Television
Jerusalem
TwentyTwenty Productions
Eastenders
BBC
Lenny Henry
BBC
Live Action
Showreels
Blood of my blood showreel
SFX GB Special Effects Show Reel
SFX GB - Waves Crashing
SFX GB - Parked Car Explosion
SFX GB - Caravan Explosion
SFX GB - Rain Effect
Logistics
Ready to talk through a scene?
Send us your script breakdown, storyboard, or rough requirements. We will consult on feasibility, safety protocol, and rough budgeting.
England
Shepperton Studios, London
Shepperton Studios,
Studios Road, Shepperton,
Middlesex,
TW17 0QD
Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
14 Napier Court,
Wardpark Industrial Estate,
Cumbernauld, Glasgow,
G68 0LG