The article comes back on the foundation of The Yard twelve years ago, and underlines its growing reputation as a trusted VFX partner on high-profile films and series for leading studios and streaming platforms, including Netflix, Amazon MGM Studios, and 20th Century Studios, to name a few. Midi Libre points out around fifty projects The Yard worked on, quoting french productions such as Greek Salad, directed by Cedric Klapisch, Father and Son with Omar Sy, or Cesar-winning Notre Dame on Fire, directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, and international productions such as Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and The Rings of Power – Season 2.
The article also highlights what defines the VFX work at The Yard: long production timelines, absolute confidentiality, and extreme attention to detail, where months of work may results in just a few seconds of screen time. Whether enhancing real locations or creating entireley digital worlds and characters, the goal remains the same : seamless realism. Even though the visual effects are invisible, their impact reaches cinemas and living rooms worldwide.
As explained by Laurens Ehrmann, founder of The Yard, Montpellier plays a key role in this story. Beyond quality of life, the city has become a growing hub for creative industries, talent, and education. The Yard was indeed one of the winners of the France 2030 call for project « La Grande Fabrique de l’Image », for which the studio developed a local strategy with the internationally-renowned digital school ArtFX and set facility PICS STUDIO. Being part of this ecosystem allows The Yard to attract international artists, collaborate on global productions, and help build a strong future for VFX talent in France.