The Molecule, a leader in the Visual Effects industry, celebrated their 10-year anniversary at Amity Hall in New York City last week. This landmark occasion follows recent successes in Visual Effects for several high-profile film and TV releases including Rock The Kasbah, Run All Night, "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" (Netflix), "Ballers" (HBO), and Golden Globe-winner "The Affair" (Showtime).
"Ten years ago we had a vision of making an influence in the Visual Effects community, and it's incredible to see that becoming a reality," says Molecule CEO Chris Healer.
The Molecule began in 2005 with three employees. After picking up credits for hit shows such as "Rescue Me" (FX) and "Damages" (FX), they quickly found a foothold in the booming New York post-production industry. They have since expanded to Los Angeles and now employ over 50 artists. The Molecule remains a pioneer in the city that gave them their start, and new ventures include developing techniques for Virtual Reality finishing.
Bly also credits the strength of the VFX community in New York as an important part of their success. "It's been vital for the community to unite through organizations such as the Post New York Alliance and the Visual Effects Society. We have been able to share our talents, and we constantly try to make our community stronger and better-informed."
In 2015 so far The Molecule has worked on 29 TV series, 10 studio features, 13 Indie features, 21 commercials, and 8 Virtual Reality projects.