BUF Compagnie
BUF Compagnie is a French visual effects company specializing in CGI for feature films, commercials, and music videos. Founded in 1984 as one of the few pioneers of computer generated images, BUF has been blazing new trails for over 30 years providing stunning visual effects for more than 100 films and 900 commercials. By bringing its expert craftsmanship to each project, BUF embraces new artistic challenges that allow for equitable and incomparable results.
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Notable Projects
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
2024Film
Client: Warner Bros.
Role: Visual effects
Le Comte de Monte Cristo
2024Film
Client: Pathe
Role: Visual effects
3 Body Problem
2024TV Series
Client: Netflix
Role: Visual effects
The Three Musketeers
2023Film
Role: Visual effects
The Kitchen
2023Film
Role: Visual effects
Emancipation
2022Film
Client: Apple TV+
Role: Visual effects
Foundation
2021TV Series
Client: Apple TV+
Role: Visual effects
Blade Runner 2049
2017Film
Client: Warner Bros.
Role: Visual effects
Thor
2011Film
Client: Marvel Studios
Role: Visual effects
The Matrix
1999Film
Client: Warner Bros.
Role: Bullet time effects
Fight Club
1999Film
Client: 20th Century Fox
Role: Camera mapping techniques
Awards & Recognition
VES Award
for “Winning Time”
Golden Clio Award
Digital Creation Genie Award Nomination
Key Personnel
Pierre Buffin
Founder and CEO
Notable Projects: The Matrix, Fight Club
Pioneered bullet time effect
Philippe Lépine
Head of Production
Damien Stantina
VFX Supervisor
Notable Projects: Winning Time
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Known for pioneering the bullet time effect in The Matrix and camera mapping in Fight Club. Uses proprietary software for VFX production.