Envy Group has officially acquired the Halo Group, bringing together a collection of the UK’s leading post-production and visual effects (VFX) businesses under one banner.
The move brings together Envy, Capture, Absolute, and Blind Pig with Halo, Evolutions, and Relay to form the UK’s largest privately owned post-production group.
The consolidation comes at a time when the industry faces unprecedented pressures and notable closures at The Mill, MPC, Jellyfish, and most recently Glassworks VFX.
Envy Group has stated that its expansion reflects the urgent need for resilience through collaboration, operational efficiency, and shared creative vision.
Halo co-founders John Rogerson and Alan Jones, alongside some of the management team, are taking senior leadership roles within the Envy Group.
The expanded group spans every discipline from high-end drama, feature films, entertainment, factual, and documentaries, through to commercials, branded content, animation, and VFX.
Dave Cadle, CEO of the Envy Group, said: “In a landscape that is rapidly shifting, the combination of Envy and Halo is about securing a future where creative excellence isn’t compromised by scale or instability. It’s about resilience through unity.”
John Rogerson, Co-Founder of Halo, added: “This move isn’t about size for the sake of it, it’s about protecting what matters most which are people, talent and craft. We’ve built our business on shared values of creative passion and client trust. Together, we are navigating change.”
Natascha Cadle, Creative Director of the Envy Group, commented: “In times like these, our greatest strength remains the people we work with which includes talent and clients alike. The industry is under pressure, which makes it vital than ever to invest in our teams and nurture emerging talent. With our new space, we are not just expanding but we are creating an environment designed to inspire and collaborate. For us, this is about building a future where creativity has the room it needs to grow.”The global VFX and animation workforce grew by 1% over the past 12 months, according to the 2025 edition of the Visual Effects and Animation World Atlas. Discover more here.
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