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Crafty Apes
Crafty Apes began as a visual effects studio for film and TV, expanding to offer set supervision, VFX consultation, and previsualization services.
Crafty Apes
Crafty Apes began as a visual effects studio for film and TV, expanding to offer set supervision, VFX consultation, and previsualization services. The company's founding year and principals are not publicly disclosed, and wealth origin is not attributed to any family or individual beyond the firm itself. The firm provides full-service VFX across production stages, with recent credits including Alien: Earth, Sirens, The Bear Season 4, Black Bag, Nobody 2, and Thunderbolts*. Its client work spans episodic television for major streaming platforms and theatrical releases. Geographic coverage includes Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Vancouver, Montreal, London, and Sydney. Crafty Apes operates studios in seven locations across the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia. No team size, AUM, or deployment figures are publicly available. The company has not disclosed any philanthropic or adjacent investment vehicles. The company's structural differentiator is its role as a VFX services firm rather than a capital allocator — it generates revenue through production contracts, not investment returns. No succession or governance details are public.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
El Segundo
Corporate office
El Segundo, CA, United States
Additional offices
Atlanta, GA · New York, NY · Vancouver, BC · Montreal, QC · London, UK · Sydney, Australia
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What services does Crafty Apes offer?
Crafty Apes provides full-service visual effects for film and television, including set supervision, VFX consultation, high-end CG, and previsualization. The firm lists recent work on projects such as Thunderbolts* and The Bear Season 4.
Where are Crafty Apes' offices located?
Crafty Apes has studios in Los Angeles (El Segundo), Atlanta, New York, Vancouver, Montreal, London, and Sydney. Each office supports production work in its respective region.
What types of projects does Crafty Apes typically work on?
The firm works on feature films and episodic television. Recent credits include Marvel's Thunderbolts*, the series Alien: Earth, and Hulu's Only Murders in the Building Season 4, spanning both theatrical and streaming releases.
Does Crafty Apes engage in investment or fund management?
No. Crafty Apes operates as a visual effects services company, not an asset manager or family office. Its revenue comes from production contracts rather than capital deployment.
Who founded Crafty Apes?
Founding details are not publicly disclosed. The firm does not publish its founding year or name any individual principals on its website.
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