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","Get in touch","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fcompany\u002Fthe-mill\u002F","https:\u002F\u002Fx.com\u002Fmill__channel","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002FMillChannel","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002Fmillchannel\u002F","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002F@millchannel","GTM-TSWX446J","G-7PY5RT62KG","cce038de85a93758209b9673538157f2","9c5b9101-e481-40b8-8798-2d2ee6c431b6",[272,275,278,281,289,298,306,314,317,326,334,341,349,356,364,372,375,382],{"id":223,"title":224,"slug":225,"description":273,"featured_image":226,"published_date":227,"category":274},"\u003Cp>Meet The Mill &amp;&nbsp;\u003Ca class=\"flPosdzEVTPOcSkMpRDiVpVsXSnpggNRrw \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fcompany\u002Ftransperfectdigital\u002F\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">TransPerfect Digital\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;teams heading to&nbsp;\u003Ca class=\"flPosdzEVTPOcSkMpRDiVpVsXSnpggNRrw \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fcompany\u002Fcannes-lions-international-advertising-festival\u002F\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity\u003C\u002Fa> 2026.\u003C\u002Fp>",[229],{"id":213,"title":214,"slug":215,"description":276,"featured_image":216,"published_date":217,"category":277},"\u003Cp data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"647\">\u003Cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\">\u003Cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\">The Telly Awards\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan> have honoured \u003Cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\">\u003Cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\">The Mill\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan> with six awards at this year&rsquo;s edition, celebrating work that spans advertising, branded content, and entertainment at the highest level of craft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"1101\">This year&rsquo;s recognition includes Gold awards for \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Paris Olympic Games\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fem> in Craft 3D\u002FCG Animation and \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Renault R5\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fem> in General Automotive, alongside Silver awards for\u003Cstrong> \u003Cem>The Mill Brand Film\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong> in Craft Art Direction and\u003Cstrong> \u003Cem>Lanc&ocirc;me Holiday 2025\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong> in General Beauty, Fashion &amp; Shopping. Each project reflects the studio&rsquo;s commitment to craft-led storytelling, combining creativity, technical precision, and close collaboration with directors, agencies, and brand partners.\u003C\u002Fp>",[219],{"id":235,"title":236,"slug":237,"description":279,"featured_image":238,"published_date":239,"category":280},"\u003Cp>Director Andre&iuml; Zviaguintsev and production CG Cinema were awarded the Grand Prix for&nbsp;\u003Cem>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mpcvfx.com\u002Fen\u002Ffilmography\u002Fminotaure\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minotaure\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fem>. The feature film teams at The Mill (formerly MPC Paris) was proud to support the film through its image post-production work, led by Alison Wightman and Thomas Jodeau. We would also like to thank Eug&eacute;nie Deplus, the film&rsquo;s post-producer, for her trust and continued collaboration throughout the project.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our color scientist Florine Bel collaborated closely with cinematographer Mikhail Krichman and colorist Veronica Tiron to help shape the film&rsquo;s visual identity, while our teams also contributed to the visual effects, produced by Loriane Lucas for The Mill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The festival also celebrated Sarah Arnold, whose debut feature&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mpcvfx.com\u002Fen\u002Ffilmography\u002Flespece-explosive\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cem>Too Many Beasts (L&rsquo;Esp&egrave;ce explosive\u003C\u002Fem>)\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;received the Europa Cinemas Label for Best European Film in the Quinzaine des Cin&eacute;astes section. Praised by the jury for its originality, genre-blending storytelling and emotional depth, the film stood out as one of the most talked-about discoveries of this year&rsquo;s festival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>MPC Paris teams were proud to contribute to the project by delivering 35 visual effects shots, including CG animal creation, supporting the storytelling and enriching the film&rsquo;s world through post-production image work. The visual effects were supervised by&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mpcvfx.com\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fthe-art-of-vfx-dracula-interview-laurent-creusot\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Laurent Creusot\u003C\u002Fa> and produced by Loriane Lucas, with H&eacute;l&egrave;ne Vanovre serving as Executive Producer for MPC Paris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We warmly congratulate Andre&iuml; Zviaguintsev, Sarah Arnold, their producers and creative teams on these remarkable achievements. Supporting bold and singular filmmaking voices remains at the heart of what we do, and we are honoured to have collaborated on these award-winning projects showcased at Cannes this year.\u003C\u002Fp>",[219],{"id":282,"title":283,"slug":284,"description":285,"featured_image":286,"published_date":287,"category":288},"adec60fc-39bc-4f85-8b25-2eea2bf105f7","Jonghyun Hong, Head of Studio - Seoul, Joins Berlin Commercials 2026 Jury","jonghyun-hong-joins-jury-berlin-commercial-2026","\u003Cp>The Berlin Commercial 2026 jury brings together internationally recognized directors, creatives, filmmakers, and industry voices to select this year&rsquo;s winning work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fposts\u002Fberlincommercial-awards-ugcPost-7464727321485221888-MpsE\u002F?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAB8zAeIB6cuP-XC98PzFdkUCIMPJ9na3DwU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the full jury lineup for this year&rsquo;s awards.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>","2210a1d3-44c7-4b4a-8c29-44a76f99c5e7","2026-05-27T11:00:00.000Z",[219],{"id":290,"title":291,"slug":292,"description":293,"featured_image":294,"published_date":295,"category":296},"a8694e65-c814-4034-a5ca-0cc240520ce5","VFX Voice | MPC Paris Breaks Out of Cold Storage","mpc-paris-breaks-out-of-cold-storage-vfx-voice","\u003Ch3>MPC Paris is featured in VFX Voice with an in-depth look at the studio&rsquo;s work on the feature film Cold Storage, directed by Jonny Campbell.\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The article highlights the scale and ambition of&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mpcvfx.com\u002Fen\u002Ffilmography\u002Fcold-storage\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cold Storage\u003C\u002Fa>, with MPC Paris delivering over 500 VFX shots across an 18-month production. From creature design and complex simulations to large-scale destruction and digital environments, the work spans the full spectrum of visual effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthemill-cms.onrender.com\u002Fassets\u002Fb73ada9c-e886-4d7d-8cb8-2615d3c558aa.jpg?width=1200&format=webp&quality=80\" alt=\"Cold Storage\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A central focus of the project was the creation of the film&rsquo;s evolving fungal organism, treated as a character in its own right. Combining practical effects with digital techniques, the teams developed a unique visual language grounded in biological research while maintaining a strong cinematic identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The article also explores MPC Paris&rsquo; collaborative production approach, innovative pipeline developments, and the studio&rsquo;s ability to balance artistic intent with technical constraints on a large-scale international project.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>👉&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fvfxvoice.com\u002Fmpc-paris-breaks-out-of-cold-storage\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the full article on VFX Voice for a deeper dive into the creative and technical challenges behind&nbsp;\u003Cem>Cold Storage\u003C\u002Fem>.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>","2f536dae-fa9b-4cd2-b3f7-6fd4992f6bb6","2026-05-27T10:00:00.000Z",[297],"Press",{"id":299,"title":300,"slug":301,"description":302,"featured_image":303,"published_date":304,"category":305},"151ccd88-548a-48aa-9ade-91f8c16d6d94","Sitges Film Festival 2025","sitges-film-festival-2025","\u003Cp>Co-hosted by The Mill&rsquo;s Film &amp; Series teams \u003Cem>(formerly MPC Paris)\u003C\u002Fem> at the Sitges Film Festival, one of the world&rsquo;s leading showcases for fantastic cinema, TransPerfect Media gathered industry experts for the roundtable &ldquo;Crafting the Illusion: When VFX, SFX and MFX Unite&rdquo;. The session brought together professionals from film, streaming, television and advertising to explore how today&rsquo;s effects are built, blended and brought to life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The discussion focused on the collaboration between digital effects, physical effects and mechanical work on set. From fire and blood to digital creatures and invisible clean-ups, the speakers demonstrated how different techniques combine to create believable images that support the story and enrich the viewer&rsquo;s experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FE40FRL28M-I?si=bq4UK-RuR5CFFOV1\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mpcvfx.com\u002Fen\u002Ffilmography\u002Fdaniela-forever\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boris Kaufmann\u003C\u002Fa> (The Mill\u002FMPC Paris) and Nicolas Herlin (CLSFX atelier 69) shared insights from major productions and explained how each choice, whether practical or digital, is driven by narrative needs. The session offered a rare look behind the curtain and highlighted the craft, creativity and problem-solving involved in modern image post-production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.europapress.tv\u002Fsociedad\u002F1018904\u002F1\u002Fexpertos-analizan-claves-efectos-especiales-audiovisuales-festival-sitges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This event also confirmed TransPerfect&rsquo;s growing role at Sitges\u003C\u002Fa>, supporting studios and platforms worldwide with innovative production and localization solutions. MPC continues to stand out for its ability to deliver complex and highly realistic visuals across cinema and streaming projects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=E40FRL28M-I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Missed the roundtable? The full discussion is available online.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Behind the smoke and mirrors&hellip; We brought together VFX, SFX and MFX experts at Sitges Film Festival for an exclusive roundtable diving into the art of cinematic illusion. Boris Kaufmann (MPC and Nicolas Herlin (CLSFX atelier 69) revealed the tricks, tools and teamwork behind the scenes of major productions.\u003Cbr>Replay available on YouTube.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>","dd775d14-2a49-4438-9981-55a47c92820f","2026-03-19T11:00:00.000Z",[229],{"id":307,"title":308,"slug":309,"description":310,"featured_image":311,"published_date":312,"category":313},"f35b91d5-87a9-4195-9756-80fbd1ac3680","César Award Academy x The Mill\u002FMPC","cesar-x-mpc-paris-2026","\u003Ch3>\u003Cem>C&eacute;sar Award for Best Visual Effects\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Ch3>Our team has received this distinction five times since the award was created. The teams now operating as The Mill Film &amp; Series have received this distinction five times since the award was created.\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Ch3 data-section-id=\"1yu48b6\" data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"704\">2026 &ndash; L&rsquo;Inconnu de la Grande Arche\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"1082\">The film stands out as a powerful work at the crossroads of political storytelling and intimate chronicle. To bring this little-known story to the screen, more than 100 VFX shots were created by the teams now operating as The Mill Film &amp; Series under the supervision of Lise Fischer. The entire post-production image process was also completed at our Paris Hauteville studios.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1172\">An ambitious project driven by a commitment to historical accuracy and visual precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1172\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthemill-cms.onrender.com\u002Fassets\u002Fe7f03715-595f-468f-9d59-eb7b4e7ef0de.jpg?width=1200&format=webp&quality=80\" alt=\"Lise Fischer\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>2025 &ndash; Emilia P&eacute;rez\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1360\">More than 350 composited shots including virtual environments, digital urban sets and image finishing for a shoot carried out primarily against blue screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1694\">Digital Environments Supervisor Christophe Courgeau explains that extensive testing and iterations were needed to strike the right balance between realism and stylization. The virtual environments, designed to evoke an imagined version of Mexico, include fully CG creations such as Emilia&rsquo;s house, the prison, and entire landscapes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 data-section-id=\"1apb1oo\" data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1727\">2024 &ndash; Le R&egrave;gne Animal\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1873\">Hybrid creatures combining practical and digital work across more than 150 shots. Nearly ten months of VFX production alongside the film&rsquo;s team.&nbsp;A team of around 100 artists and technicians worked on the project for just over ten months\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 data-section-id=\"1d580qe\" data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2064\">2023 &ndash; Notre-Dame Br&ucirc;le\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2206\">Digital reconstruction of the fire, smoke and particle simulations, interior and exterior set extensions, and more than 350 delivered shots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2558\">\u003Cem>&ldquo;The collaboration on this film was fantastic! Lise Fischer, Hugues Namur and their team, now part of The Mill Film &amp; Series, and Pierre Jury and his team at THE YARD did an incredible job and it was a real pleasure to work with them. We had regular discussions about how to shoot and how to respect the director&rsquo;s vision. Everything went very well.&rdquo;\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Ch3 data-section-id=\"5smyeu\" data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2646\">2022 &ndash; Annette\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2775\">More than 160 VFX shots including sea sequences, a fully CG stadium environment, complex integrations and invisible retouching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"3037\">\u003Cem>&ldquo;Spectacular and mysterious&rdquo; &ndash; these were the words of Leos Carax during our visual effects production in Li&egrave;ge. The collaboration between the director and our teams began before filming in order to prepare the film&rsquo;s key sets, notably the dramatic boat scene.\"\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Ch3 data-section-id=\"r8wlw0\" data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3160\">C&eacute;sar Award for Best Visual Effects &ndash; Nominations\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3690\">Before winning the trophy, a nomination already represents meaningful recognition from our peers. We value supporting ambitious projects alongside leading directors and studios just as much as the victory itself. Among our recent nominations for the C&eacute;sar Award for Best Visual Effects are: \u003Cem data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3472\">Illusions Perdues\u003C\u002Fem> (2022, reconstruction of 19th century Parisian sets, 175 VFX shots), \u003Cem data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3549\">Aline\u003C\u002Fem> (2022, digital retouching, crowd work, face and body enhancements), \u003Cem data-start=\"3618\" data-end=\"3638\">Fumer fait tousser\u003C\u002Fem> (2023), \u003Cem data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3660\">La Montagne\u003C\u002Fem> (2024), and \u003Cem data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3682\">La B&ecirc;te\u003C\u002Fem> (2025).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 data-section-id=\"hz50h1\" data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3719\">&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Ch3 data-section-id=\"hz50h1\" data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3719\">C&eacute;sar &amp; Techniques\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp data-start=\"3721\" data-end=\"3992\">Also presented by the Academy, the C&eacute;sar &amp; Techniques awards highlight companies contributing to the development of the industry and its technological innovation. The teams now operating as The Mill Film &amp; Series, as well as Mikros Image, have been honored several times:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4322\">2025 &ndash; Innovation Award, C&eacute;sar &amp; Techniques, awarded to MPC Paris for Meshroom, our in-house photogrammetry technology.\u003Cbr data-start=\"4113\" data-end=\"4116\">2023 &ndash; C&eacute;sar &amp; Techniques Trophy, MPC Paris.\u003Cbr data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4163\">2018 &ndash; C&eacute;sar &amp; Techniques Trophy, Mikros Image Technicolor.\u003Cbr data-start=\"4222\" data-end=\"4225\">2013 &ndash; C&eacute;sar &amp; Techniques Trophy, Mikros Image.\u003Cbr data-start=\"4272\" data-end=\"4275\">2012 &ndash; C&eacute;sar &amp; Techniques Trophy, Mikros Image.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4322\">&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 data-section-id=\"13hxb2f\" data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4360\">The continuity of expertise\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp data-start=\"4362\" data-end=\"4798\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">These distinctions are a source of pride for our teams. They frame a shared journey marked by new names and new ambitions, while the same talent and passion for image-making remain at its core. Whether it involves so-called invisible VFX, digital creatures, virtual environments or technological innovation, The Mill Film &amp; Series will continue to support filmmakers and producers in showcasing and elevating French creative excellence.\u003C\u002Fp>","d530547a-874f-47c4-aaf5-fdcd12bdbc0c","2026-03-02T11:00:00.000Z",[219],{"id":253,"title":254,"slug":255,"description":315,"featured_image":256,"published_date":257,"category":316},"\u003Ch3>Last night, at the 51st C&eacute;sar Awards ceremony, Lise Fischer won the C&eacute;sar for Best Visual Effects, becoming the first woman to claim this category. This historic recognition honors a body of work marked by exceptional artistic and technical ambition.\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>This award crowns Lise Fischer&rsquo;s first collaboration with director St&eacute;phane Demoustier, which began two years ago. Together, they took on the challenge of bringing the monumental construction site of La Grande Arche to life through a meticulous process blending archival materials, digital reconstruction, and image post-production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cvideo controls=\"controls\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\">\u003Csource src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthemill-cms.onrender.com\u002Fassets\u002F52aac8c6-1a45-4fc1-80af-c4cdad2a4aa1\" type=\"text\u002Fhtml; charset=utf-8\">\u003C\u002Fvideo>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When first discovering the visual archives of the construction site, Lise Fischer shared that she was struck not only by the scale of the works but also by the aesthetic power and plasticity of the images. These recovered archives became the raw material for a subtle visual approach that served both storytelling and emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On stage, she thanked the Academy voters and St&eacute;phane Demoustier for his trust, highlighting how this C&eacute;sar celebrates a thrilling and collaborative partnership. She also acknowledged Loriane Lucas, VFX Producer, and Muriel M&eacute;nard for their support throughout the project \u003Cem>L&rsquo;Inconnu de la Grande Arche\u003C\u002Fem>, emphasizing that the ambition of the work could not have been realized without the collective trust that made it possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True to the spirit of teamwork that defines major image post-production endeavors, Lise Fischer shared her award with the 3D supervisors and all the artists at MPC Paris who helped bring this vision to life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This victory represents an important milestone for the recognition of female talent in visual effects and once again underscores the excellence and creative daring of the teams committed to this film.\u003C\u002Fp>",[219],{"id":318,"title":319,"slug":320,"description":321,"featured_image":322,"published_date":323,"category":324},"cbd9ea9b-e7a1-4c9c-9a7e-a409a77d5af5","The Hunt | Trailer","the-hunt-trailer","\u003Cp>Beno&icirc;t Magimel and M&eacute;lanie Laurent star in the gripping thriller The Hunt &ndash; streaming March 4 on Apple TV.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Franck (Magimel) and his longtime friends enjoy spending their weekends hunting together, but one Sunday, they come across another group of hunters who start targeting them without explanation. When one of their party is shot, Franck&rsquo;s friends strike back, sending an attacker to the ground. Barely managing to escape, the four friends keep the event a secret. Franck tries to go back to his life as usual alongside his wife Krystel (Laurent), but in the next few days, he starts to feel like he and his friends are being watched, or worse, tracked by hunters who are now hell-bent on revenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition to Magimel and Laurent, &ldquo;The Hunt&rdquo; (&ldquo;Traqu&eacute;s&rdquo;) stars Damien Bonnard, Manuel Guillot, C&eacute;dric Appietto, Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric Maranber, Ang&eacute;lyna Mignot, Paul Beaurepaire, Yann Goven, Sarah Pachoud and Patrick de Vallette. &ldquo;The Hunt&rdquo; (&ldquo;Traqu&eacute;s&rdquo;) is directed by C&eacute;dric Anger and Guillaume Renusson. The series is produced by the studio Gaumont, and executive produced by Sidonie Dumas, Isabelle Degeorges, Cl&eacute;mentine Vaudaux and Alexis Barqueiro, through Gaumont.\u003C\u002Fp>","95d91569-cfc0-4dfd-9eac-9f265dbd2a7a","2026-02-18T11:00:00.000Z",[325],"Trailers",{"id":327,"title":328,"slug":329,"description":330,"featured_image":331,"published_date":332,"category":333},"430e46e0-eb41-44b4-8d9b-95545badfb82","Les Rayons et les Ombres | Trailer","les-rayons-et-les-ombres-bande-annonce-officielle","\u003Ch3>During the Second World War, the true story of Jean and Corinne Luchaire, a father and daughter caught in the machinery of collaboration.\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FnFuivxY1Eog?si=oEw4Q6atVp__p-7m&amp;controls=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inspired by a true story, \u003Cem>Les Rayons et les Ombres\u003C\u002Fem>, directed by Xavier Giannoli, follows the intertwined fate of Jean Luchaire and his daughter Corinne Luchaire, a father and daughter caught in the machinery of collaboration during World War II. The film will be released in theaters on March 18.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Film &amp; Series team at The Mill Paris delivered 163 post-production image shots for the feature, supervised by Arnaud Fouquet and produced by Alice Neichols. The work focused on period environment reconstruction, anachronism cleanup and image corrections, alongside a range of invisible visual effects crafted to faithfully recreate the historical atmosphere of the era and support the film&rsquo;s authentic portrayal of wartime France.\u003C\u002Fp>","f45d4d1f-54e1-49c5-b662-cc4069f2e2f5","2026-02-16T11:00:00.000Z",[325],{"id":335,"title":336,"slug":337,"description":68,"featured_image":338,"published_date":339,"category":340},"1c0c442b-721b-4de4-91bd-33227715200d","Head of Design, Matthew Campbell at Forward Festival 2026","head-of-design-of-the-mill-matthew-campbell-speaking-at-forward-festival-2026","026f64ed-99e8-46f1-aef3-95b86e48a0df","2026-02-12T12:00:00.000Z",[229],{"id":342,"title":343,"slug":344,"description":345,"featured_image":346,"published_date":347,"category":348},"e26ef099-1925-4723-9674-0762cc2879d7","Genie Awards 2026 | ‘L’Inconnu de la Grande Arche’ Wins Best Environment","linconnu-de-la-grande-arche-wins-best-environment-at-the-genie-awards","\u003Cp>We are proud to celebrate the Best Environment Genie Award received by L&rsquo;Inconnu de la Grande Arche. This recognition highlights the exceptional environment and matte painting work developed by our teams to recreate a believable and immersive vision of Paris in the 1980s, fully supporting the film&rsquo;s narrative and performances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthemill-cms.onrender.com\u002Fassets\u002F394e5e89-705c-47c3-b83a-d49f609e8867.jpg?width=1000&format=webp&quality=80\" alt=\"Genie Awards 2026\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awarded at PIDS Enghien, the Best Environment Genie Award honors the collective expertise and creative commitment of the MPC Paris teams on L&rsquo;Inconnu de la Grande Arche. Under the supervision of VFX Supervisor Lise Fischer, the environment work was led by CG Supervisor Landry De Oliveira, Environment Supervisor Christophe Courgeau, and Environment Artist Jessica Ferry, whose combined efforts focused on building visual credibility, scale and authenticity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthemill-cms.onrender.com\u002Fassets\u002F4cb43d90-1bdf-4fc7-977c-56c3aeaa0452.jpg?width=1000&format=webp&quality=80\" alt=\"Genie Awards 2026\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The challenge was not to create a spectacular Paris, but a believable one. Drawing on extensive research, historical references and a strong attention to detail, the teams reconstructed key locations and extended real sets with digital environments designed to remain invisible to the audience. The goal was always to serve the story, grounding the film in a precise time and place while preserving a natural and seamless integration with live-action footage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The film, directed by St&eacute;phane Demoustier, demonstrates how carefully crafted environment work can elevate storytelling by reinforcing realism and emotional impact without drawing attention to itself. This award also reflects the close collaboration between departments, from environment and CG to compositing, ensuring consistency and coherence across every shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F-kEjKASDG3Q?si=vDz6wcsJbbS11-DO&amp;controls=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>MPC Paris would like to thank the Genie Awards voters for this recognition, as well as the full production team. Lise Fischer also extends her thanks to VFX Producer&nbsp;\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Loriane Lucas\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>, CG Supervisor&nbsp;\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Florian Wolff\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>, and Compositing Supervisor&nbsp;\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Philippe Desfretier\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;for their essential support throughout the project.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a deeper look into the creative process behind the digital Paris of&nbsp;\u003Cem>L&rsquo;Inconnu de la Grande Arche\u003C\u002Fem>,&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mpcvfx.com\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fbuilding-belief-christophe-courgeau-on-crafting-the-digital-paris-of-the-great-arch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">discover Christophe Courgeau&rsquo;s interview here.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>","769c858e-b702-4aa3-ae6e-b35fac5c6b63","2026-01-22T11:00:00.000Z",[219],{"id":350,"title":351,"slug":352,"description":68,"featured_image":353,"published_date":354,"category":355},"6f715bd3-a8f1-4265-a6e5-5cfab7147934","Troll 2 | VFX breakdown","troll2-vfx-breakdown","8dc3e2e8-3337-4bee-b401-b30135d1cbb1","2026-01-01T12:00:00.000Z",[297],{"id":357,"title":358,"slug":359,"description":360,"featured_image":361,"published_date":362,"category":363},"d7ca7f73-6699-40a0-94d6-d1d741d3f10b","Cold Storage | Official Trailer","cold-storage-bande-annonce-officielle","\u003Ch3>\u003Cem>One bad day can be contagious.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The wildest night shift ever begins in \u003Cem>COLD STORAGE\u003C\u002Fem> &ndash; starring Joe Keery, Georgina Campbell and Liam Neeson, from the screenwriter of Jurassic Park and the producer of Zombieland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking over theaters this February 13.\u003C\u002Fp>","210c78bf-84c0-4ba1-b51d-eaee71700712","2025-11-14T11:00:00.000Z",[325],{"id":365,"title":366,"slug":367,"description":368,"featured_image":369,"published_date":370,"category":371},"cfe5e5cf-8071-4d17-a652-dda8d923169e","Resurrection | Official Trailer ","resurrection-official-trailer","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>In a future where humanity has surrendered its ability to dream in exchange for immortality, an outcast (Jackson Yee) finds illusion, nightmarish visions, and beauty in an intoxicating world of his own making.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A work of staggering imagination from visionary Chinese director Bi Gan (Long Day&rsquo;s Journey Into Night), Resurrection conjures vast and ever-shifting worlds on the brink of collapse in an era-spanning journey through our deepest and most human desires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resurrection, a film by Bi Gan Starring: Jackson Yee, Shu Qi\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>","e222166a-8ec0-4183-a861-a64bf530035b","2025-11-12T11:00:00.000Z",[325],{"id":244,"title":245,"slug":246,"description":373,"featured_image":247,"published_date":248,"category":374},"\u003Cp>This 2,300 m&sup2; building was once the headquarters of a factory built around an old residential pavilion in the port district. Redeveloped in 2004 to house a contemporary art center until 2018, the site became renowned thanks to its founder, a prominent art collector, and the Maison Rouge that stood at its heart. The space then experienced a third life, hosting a variety of cultural events, fashion shows, and Parisian fairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthemill-cms.onrender.com\u002Fassets\u002F471a337f-af4c-48a4-a503-675ed6f2a11c.png?width=1200&format=webp&quality=80\" alt=\"Paris Bastille the Mill\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, it houses a fully redesigned studio aimed at fostering creativity and collaborative work. The spaces are flooded with natural light, punctuated with plants and courtyards, and connected by wooden and metal walkways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The site includes multiple review and color grading rooms, a screening room, and areas designed to encourage exchange and reflection. This new environment offers an opportunity to put creativity back at the center, reconnecting with the essence of the craft: imagining and experimenting together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ideally located near Bastille, Gare de Lyon, and Gare d&rsquo;Austerlitz, the studio embodies the creative energy and passion that drive&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mpcvfx.com\u002Fen\u002Fcontact\u002F\">MPC\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;and&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.themill.com\u002F\">The Mill\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;Paris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A space to discover very soon.\u003C\u002Fp>",[20],{"id":376,"title":377,"slug":378,"description":379,"featured_image":163,"published_date":380,"category":381},"949b8c6a-b50b-4298-8ff5-f57fa3eb6a93","Troll 2 | Official Trailer","troll-2-official-trailer","\u003Ch3>\u003Cem>A new troll has awakened!\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Join Nora, Andreas, and Captain Kris as they embark on their most dangerous adventure yet. With the clock ticking and chaos spreading, they&rsquo;ll need new allies and ancient secrets to stop the rampage. Can they save Norway before it&rsquo;s too late?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watch&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mpcvfx.com\u002Fen\u002Ffilmography\u002Ftroll-2\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Troll 2\u003C\u002Fa>, on Netflix:&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fredirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm5sYnpQd1MyQ3l0TUMybDJDWDRRamd4VjNmQXxBQ3Jtc0tuUVgzM1JzWjZ2aC1zS0xBYVlhMGN1MmN6M2UxMlQyX3FrcWZVdXFzbkQwdnFhUGl1Ym5WQUdtclZVLVpzSy15a1owRUl5bllka2xTeE9MODVuSzNrNXpSX0VPal9Lem0wOTluNWJCdFB1UzZ6T1p1WQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.netflix.com%2Ftitle%2F81667085&amp;v=Hzk4ovnGOyw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\u002F\u002Fwww.netflix.com\u002Ftitle\u002F81667085\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>","2025-10-21T10:00:00.000Z",[325],{"id":383,"title":384,"slug":385,"description":68,"featured_image":386,"published_date":387,"category":388},"c5361995-b569-4d08-ac0c-1043ca994c43","The Art of VFX | A Love Tale: Laurent Creusot","the-art-of-vfx-a-love-tale-laurent-creusot","89e18644-6937-47db-9e52-54eaf6655e67","2025-08-20T10:00:00.000Z",[297]]