Two The Mill Collaborations Named Finalists at the 2026 AEAF Awards

Two projects crafted by The Mill have been selected as finalists at the 2026 AEAF Awards, recognising outstanding work in visual effects across film, television, commercials and immersive media.

In the Feature Film VFX category, Cold Storage has been shortlisted for its ambitious visual effects work. As the film's sole VFX partner, The Mill's Film & Series team delivered 541 visual effects shots over an 18-month production, with more than 430 artists contributing across the global studio network. The work spans complex CG environments, creature animation, simulations, digital destruction and invisible effects, supporting the film's action-packed narrative while remaining grounded in realism.

Also recognised is Alpine 'A390', a finalist in the Commercial VFX category. Created by The Mill's Brand & Content team, the campaign showcases the studio's expertise in seamlessly blending live action with high-end CG, technical precision and cinematic storytelling to introduce Alpine's all-electric sport fastback.

The AEAF Awards continue to celebrate innovation and excellence across the global visual effects industry. This year's finalists highlight the breadth of contemporary VFX work, from large-scale feature films to commercial campaigns, while recognising the evolving techniques and technologies shaping creative production.

Gold, Silver, Bronze and Special Merit winners will be announced during the AEAF Awards ceremony on 23 July 2026.

Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing these two collaborations to life.