What Absolute Post does

Absolute Post is a London-based, independently owned post-production studio founded in 2004, operating from the Fitzrovia area of London's West End with a headcount in the 51-100 range. The studio delivers integrated post-production services spanning VFX (2D/3D/CG, including invisible VFX and continuous-shot integration), colour grading, sound design and mixing (including Dolby Atmos), editorial, and CG/crowd simulation. Its services are commissioned by production companies, broadcasters, and brands via per-project contracts negotiated directly or through agency referrals, generating professional-services revenue with no publicly disclosed pricing.

The studio serves two primary end markets: commercial advertising (global brands such as adidas, Mercedes-Benz, ASOS, and Butternut Box) and Film & TV production for broadcasters and streaming platforms (notably Netflix originals including Adolescence, Stranger Things, Hostage, and Dance Monsters; Sky Sports F1 and Premier League coverage; Channel 4, ITV, and BBC Sport). Its sister company Blind Pig operates as an in-house animation and emerging-technology sub-brand focused on motion graphics and AI-driven content creation. The combined offering delivers world-class facilities for integrated multi-discipline post on single productions, supported by senior creative directors leading each discipline.

Absolute Post's go-to-market relies on industry reputation, award recognition (BAFTA, Royal Television Society, British Arrows, D&AD, Kinsale Sharks, Music+Sound), and direct enterprise relationships with content commissioners and creative directors. Marketing channels are concentrated in its portfolio website, LinkedIn, Instagram, and industry events such as FMX and the in-house Production Fix gathering. The company is privately held under ABSOLUTE POST Ltd (Companies House registration no. 4953500) with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or institutional ownership.

Name

Absolute Post

Legal name

ABSOLUTE POST Ltd

Website

https://absolutepost.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Absolute Post is a London-based, independently owned post-production studio delivering integrated VFX, colour grading, sound design, editorial, and CG services to broadcasters, streaming platforms, and brand advertisers across the UK and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Post-Production Services

NAICS

Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219), Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services (512191)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Post-Production Facilities & Stage Services (Edit Suites, Screening Rooms) (MPAHAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Post-Production (Editorial, Color, Online Finishing) (MPAAAMAB), VFX Review, QC & Delivery (Client Review, Conform, Final Outputs) (MPAHABAL), Sound Effects (SFX) Editorial & Library Services (MPAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Visual effects services
• Colour grading services
• Sound design mixing
• Post-production studio
• Film TV VFX

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Post-Production Services: Project-based post-production services including VFX, colour grading, sound design, editorial, and animation for commercials and Film & TV productions. Revenue is generated through per-project contracts with production companies, broadcasters, and brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Absolute Post is an independent post-production studio providing integrated VFX, colour grading, sound design, editorial, animation, and CG services for the advertising, film, and TV industries. Projects are delivered on a per-project basis to production companies, broadcasters, agencies, and brands, often combining multiple disciplines (e.g., simultaneous edit, colour, VFX, and sound) on a single production. The studio operates from London and serves clients globally across commercials and long-form content.

Product overview

Absolute Post is a proudly independent, award-winning creative studio based in London's West End offering integrated post-production services for commercial and Film & TV projects. The company provides a unified suite of services encompassing VFX, Colour, Sound, Edit/Editorial, CG, and Animation (through its Blind Pig sub-brand). Their world-class facilities enable the creation of visual and sonic experiences, with services often combined in client projects—e.g., simultaneous edit, colour, VFX, and sound work on single productions. The portfolio spans work for global brands (adidas, Nike, Sky, Netflix) and high-profile TV series, reflecting an integrated, full-service post-production model rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blind Pig: Absolute's in-house Animation and Emerging Technology studio, producing animation work for various projects including Netflix titles.

Products and services

• VFX (Visual Effects) Visual effects services providing 2D, 3D, and CG work for commercials, film, and TV productions. The team delivers invisible VFX that blend seamlessly into productions, ranging from subtle enhancements to full environment creation.
• Colour Colour grading services for commercials and film/TV projects, providing colour finishing that enhances visual storytelling. Led by Creative Directors Peter Oppersdorff and Philip Hambi.
• Sound Sound design and mixing services including Dolby Atmos and immersive sound. The team creates sound design for TV, radio, cinema, and broadcast across sports, commercials, and entertainment content.
• Edit/Editorial Video editing services across commercials, short films, music videos, and branded content. Led by Head of Edit Tom Boucher and Senior Editor Ollie Burn, the team works with global brands and directors.
• Film & TV Long-form content services for television series and feature films. The team delivers VFX, editing, colour, and sound work across productions for Netflix, Prime Video, BBC, and other major platforms.
• Animation (Blind Pig) In-house animation and emerging technology studio operating as Blind Pig. Creates animated content, motion graphics, and AI-assisted animation for commercials, title sequences, and digital content.
• CG (Computer Graphics) Computer graphics services including 3D modeling, crowd simulation, and CG asset creation. Creative Director of CG Tony Atherton leads the team in building complex CG environments and characters using Houdini.
• Commercials Post-production services for commercial advertising content across TV, cinema, digital, and social platforms. The team provides integrated VFX, colour, sound, and editing for brand campaigns.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Blind PigcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlind Pig is Absolute Post's sister company and in-house animation studio specializing in animation and emerging technology. Blind Pig handles animation, motion graphics, AI-driven content, and visual effects work for Absolute's projects. The two companies operate as integrated creative partners with shared staff including Creative Director Ric Comline and Executive Producer Thierry Levy.
• Sky CreativemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing creative partnership with Sky Creative for Formula 1 coverage including title sequences, season launches, Lions Tour, and various sports campaigns. Sound design and post-production delivered for Sky Sports F1 programming.
• Production Service NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partner at the Production Fix event hosted by Absolute Post for production industry networking and knowledge sharing.
• Quite BrilliantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partner at the Production Fix event showcasing integrated AI and Virtual Production topics to production community.
• GAS MusicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partner at the Production Fix event focused on production industry collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Framestore: Global VFX and post-production powerhouse with offices in London, New York, and other major hubs. Competes with Absolute Post on Film & TV VFX and colour, but operates at significantly larger scale across feature films, episodic, and immersive content.
• MPC (Moving Picture Company): Global post-production and VFX studio with deep advertiser and feature film relationships. Competes with Absolute Post on integrated commercials and long-form VFX. Philip Hambi previously worked at MPC before joining Absolute Post.

Direct peers

• Electric Theatre Collective: Independent London-based post-production studio offering integrated VFX, colour grading, and finishing for commercials and long-form content. Competes head-to-head with Absolute Post in the UK commercials market, particularly on high-end brand work.
• Coffee & TV: Independent London post-production studio offering VFX, colour grading, and finishing services for commercials and Film & TV. Comparable boutique model competing for similar UK and international advertising clients.
• Time Based Arts: London-based VFX and design studio working across commercials, film, and digital content. Comparable mid-sized independent competitor focused on high-craft VFX for advertising and prestige content.
• Selected Works: Independent London post-production studio specializing in finishing, colour, and online services for commercials and broadcast. Direct competitor in the UK integrated post-production market.
• The Mill: London-headquartered post-production and VFX studio serving advertising, film, and TV. Directly competes with Absolute Post on commercials post-production and has a comparable integrated VFX/colour/sound/edit offering. Previous employers of Absolute's Creative Director of Colour Philip Hambi.
• ENVY Post Production: London-based post-production facility offering offline/online editing, colour grading, and sound. Comparable service breadth to Absolute Post with former employer relationship (Ian 'Arge' Hargest worked at ENVY).
• 750mph: London-based sound design and audio post-production studio serving advertising, broadcast, and digital. Direct sound design peer where Absolute's Senior Sound Designer Ellis McGourlay previously worked.

Emerging players

• Jellyfish Pictures: UK-based animation and VFX studio with growing Film & TV post-production capabilities. Overlaps with Absolute Post's Blind Pig animation sub-brand and emerging into similar long-form VFX work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/absolute-post
• Instagraminstagram.com/absolute_post
• Xx.com/absolute_post

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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