# Stage23

> Design-Led Visual Effects & Animation. Stage23 is an artist-run visual effects and animation studio at Fox Studios, Sydney. Design-led VFX for film and television, from concept and on-set supervision to final delivery.

Stage23 (also written Stage 23) is an artist-run visual effects and animation company. The studio works from concept design and on-set supervision through to final delivery for feature films and television. The public site is https://www.stage23.com. https://www.stage23.com.au redirects there.

## Site

- [Home](https://www.stage23.com): Studio showreel, what we do, featured work, news
- [Our Work](https://www.stage23.com/work): Film and television VFX credits
- [About](https://www.stage23.com/about): Founders, supervisors, and the team
- [News](https://www.stage23.com/news): Releases, awards, press, and studio notes
- [Contact](https://www.stage23.com/contact): contact@stage23.com.au

## Work

- [The Bluff](https://www.stage23.com/work/the-bluff) — Netflix · Environment, Set Extension, Cleanup
- [Anaconda](https://www.stage23.com/work/anaconda) — Sony Pictures · Set Extension, Environment, Water FX, Day for Night
- [Sonic the Hedgehog 3](https://www.stage23.com/work/sonic-the-hedgehog-3) — Paramount Pictures · Creature FX, Full CG, Environment
- [Bring Her Back](https://www.stage23.com/work/bring-her-back) — A24 · Cleanup, Creature FX, Environment
- [Kangaroo](https://www.stage23.com/work/kangaroo) — Studio Canal · Creature FX, Environment, Set Extension
- [Went Up the Hill](https://www.stage23.com/work/went-up-the-hill) — Screen Australia · Environment, Cleanup, Matte Painting
- [MaXXXine](https://www.stage23.com/work/maxxxine) — A24 · Set Extension, Cleanup, Environment
- [Monkey Man](https://www.stage23.com/work/monkey-man) — Universal Pictures · Cleanup, Set Extension, Fire
- [Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp](https://www.stage23.com/work/woody-woodpecker) — Universal Pictures · Creature FX, Full CG, Environment
- [Seriously Red](https://www.stage23.com/work/seriously-red) — Environment, Cleanup
- [Moogai](https://www.stage23.com/work/moogai) — Creature FX, Environment, Cleanup
- [No Way Up](https://www.stage23.com/work/no-way-up) — Water FX, Full CG, Environment
- [C*A*U*G*H*T](https://www.stage23.com/work/caught) — Environment, Set Extension, Cleanup
- [Apples Never Fall](https://www.stage23.com/work/apples) — Peacock · Set Extension, Cleanup, Environment
- [The New Boy](https://www.stage23.com/work/the-new-boy) — Screen Australia / Roadshow · Environment, Matte Painting, Cleanup
- [Three Thousand Years of Longing](https://www.stage23.com/work/three-thousand-years-of-longing) — MGM · Creature FX, Environment, Full CG, Fire
- [Class of ’07](https://www.stage23.com/work/class-of-07) — Matchbox / Universal · Environment, Cleanup, Set Extension
- [La Brea](https://www.stage23.com/work/la-brea) — NBC · Environment, Creature FX, Set Extension, Full CG
- [Pearl](https://www.stage23.com/work/pearl) — A24 · Cleanup, Environment, Set Extension
- [X](https://www.stage23.com/work/x) — A24 · De-aging, Cleanup, Digi Double
- [The Portable Door](https://www.stage23.com/work/the-portable-door) — The Jim Henson Company · Full CG, Environment, Creature FX, CG Asset

## News

- [Stage23 visited the Revelation Film Festival](https://www.stage23.com/news/stage23-visited-the-revelation-film-festival) (2026-07-29): Stage23 visited the Revelation Film Festival this month in Perth with our co-founder Jonathan Hairman speaking at the SAE Industry Day with Cottesloe Films director Khrob Edmonds. High praise to Revelation’s…
- [London Calling!](https://www.stage23.com/news/london-calling) (2026-06-06): Stage23 is proud to be part of the Ausfilm/Screen Australia, 2026 Partner with Australia initiative being held in London in June.
- [Kangaroo secures Best Feature Film at 24 th Annual SPA Awards](https://www.stage23.com/news/kangaroo-secures-best-feature-film) (2026-05-01): Screen Producers Australia has named Kangaroo the Feature Film Production of the Year in the 24 th Annual SPA Awards held of the final night of Screen Forever 40, this week hosted on the Gold Coast.
- [Stage23 In the News](https://www.stage23.com/news/stage23-in-the-news) (2026-05-01): Ausfilm takes a deep dive with the creators of Stan commissioned feature film, Whale Shark Jack, as they share the beauty and technical complexity of filming rare sea creatures and underwater realms with the help of…
- [Media Release](https://www.stage23.com/news/stage-23-appoints-michelle-martin) (2026-04-09): Stage 23 appoints Michelle Martin as head of international business development & UK based executive consultant
- [Stage23 Brings Ningaloo’s Gentle Giants to Life in Stan’s Whale Shark Jack](https://www.stage23.com/news/stage23-brings-ningaloos-gentle-giants-to-life-in-stans-whale-shark-jack) (2026-04-09): Stage23 Brings Ningaloo’s Gentle Giants to Life in Stan’s Whale Shark Jack
- [Kangaroo pounces on Easter screens debuting on HBO Max Aus at number 1](https://www.stage23.com/news/kangaroo-pounces-on-easter-screens) (2026-04-07): Kangaroo pounces on Easter screens debuting on HBO Max Aus at number 1
- [In the news: Ausfilm](https://www.stage23.com/news/in-the-news-ausfilm) (2026-03-06): Amazon’s QLD shot The Bluff seizes control of Prime Video globally
- [Stage23 VFX helps Amazon’s The Bluff to #1 on Prime Video Worldwide](https://www.stage23.com/news/stage23-vfx-helps-amazons-the-bluff-to-1-on-prime-video-worldwide) (2026-03-06): Amazon’s QLD shot The Bluff seizes control of Prime Video globally
- [Kangaroo leaps into the Uk top 12 spot on opening weekend in UK](https://www.stage23.com/news/kangaroo-leaps-into-the-uk-top-12-spot-on-opening-weekend-in-uk) (2026-02-03): StudioCanal’s Australian feature Kangaroo has opened in the UK market, reaching the top 12 in its opening weekend.
- [Stage23 recreates 19th century Caribbean pirate antics with The Bluff](https://www.stage23.com/news/stage23-recreates-19th-century-caribbean-pirate-antics-with-the-bluff) (2026-01-16): Stage23 recreates 19th century Caribbean pirate antics with The Bluff
- [Stage23’s Seamless VFX Shine as Kangaroo leaps to become the year’s top-grossing Aussie film](https://www.stage23.com/news/headline-stage23s-seamless-vfx-shine-as-kangaroo-leaps-to-become-the-years-top-grossing-aussie-film) (2025-12-19): Stage23 IN THE NEWS December…
- [Stage23 IN THE NEWS December …..](https://www.stage23.com/news/news-december) (2025-12-19): Stage23 IN THE NEWS December…
- [Kangaroo secures 8 AACTA Award Nominations as its tops Aussie box office](https://www.stage23.com/news/kangaroo-secures-8-aacta-award_nominations) (2025-12-19): Kangaroo secures 8 AACTA Award Nominations as its tops Aussie box office
- [FING! set to wildly delight with global debut at Sundance Film Festival](https://www.stage23.com/news/fing-debut-sundance-film-festival) (2025-12-19): FING! set to wildly delight with global debut at Sundance Film Festival
- [The New Boy Out Now in the USA!](https://www.stage23.com/news/the-new-boy-out-now-in-the-usa) (2025-05-30): Warwick Thornton’s The New Boy is a hauntingly beautiful tale set in 1940s Australia, exploring faith, identity, and resilience through the eyes of a mysterious young boy. Stage23 was proud to contribute to the film’s…
- [Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is a Huge Success!](https://www.stage23.com/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-3-is-a-huge-success) (2025-02-07): Get ready for an electrifying adventure! “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” raced into U.S. theaters on Friday, December 20, 2024, and didn’t slow down as it is still being shown around the world 7 weeks later. This time, Sonic’s…
- [Stage23 Original Wins at Beverly Hills Film Fest](https://www.stage23.com/news/stage23-wins-beverly-hills) (2024-06-13): Stage23 original Starship has won Best Animated Film at the 24th Beverly Hills Film Festival.
- [Woody Woodpecker Goes To Camp Trailer Out Now](https://www.stage23.com/news/woody-woodpecker-2-trailer) (2024-04-12): Woody is accompanied on screen by the hilarious Wally Walrus, brought lovingly to life by the talented character artists at Stage23.
- [A24 Release MaXXXine Trailer](https://www.stage23.com/news/a24-release-maxxxine-trailer) (2024-04-08): Ti West and A24 are gearing up for the release of MaXXXine.
- [‘Monkey Man’ Makes Waves at SXSW Premiere](https://www.stage23.com/news/monkey-man-at-sxsw) (2024-03-12): Director Dev Patel and Producer Jordan Peele have made a big impression at SXSW following the screening of Monkey Man
- [Introducing “Stage 23 Engine” – Our Pioneering Game Development and Virtual Production Team Powered by Unreal Engine!](https://www.stage23.com/news/engine_announcement) (2023-09-29): Introducing Stage23 Engine
- [Stage23 Original Triumphant at Sci-Fi Film Festival!](https://www.stage23.com/news/triumphant-at-film-festival) (2023-09-29): “Starship” has clinched the top prize at the prestigious Sydney Sci-Fi film Festival
- [The New Boy Premieres!](https://www.stage23.com/news/the-new-boy-premieres) (2023-06-08): The Stage23 VFX crew were proud to attend the opening night.

## Contact

- Email: contact@stage23.com.au
- Location: Fox Studios, Sydney
- Profiles: https://www.instagram.com/stage23vfx/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/stage23

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