Streamland Media has announced a unification of leadership for
Ghost VFX and
Ingenuity Studios. David Lebensfeld, founder of Ingenuity Studios, will serve as president of both companies, which comprise Streamland Media’s visual effects division. The two award-winning VFX houses have been creating groundbreaking work for a combined 40-plus years.
“Ghost VFX and Ingenuity Studios are producing outstanding, innovative and amazing work,” said Streamland Media CEO Bill Romeo. “Bringing these two incredible, talent-driven companies under single leadership will better serve our clients in the most efficient and strategic way.”
Ghost VFX, founded in 1999, has studios in London, Copenhagen, Los Angeles, Manchester, Toronto and Vancouver, and is moving its Pune studio into a new, state-of-the-art facility later this year. Recent Ghost VFX credits include outstanding titles such as Star Trek Discovery,
The Mandalorian, and
Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Founded in 2004, Ingenuity Studios’ work can be seen in the Netflix hit series One Piece, acclaimed feature films including
Many Saints of Newark and
Booksmart, and in Emmy-nominated series such as
Hacks and
Cowboy Bebop. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Ingenuity Studios has locations in New York, Vancouver, London and Atlanta.
Ghost VFX and Ingenuity Studios President
David Lebensfeld
“I’m excited to work alongside the leadership team here and humbled to be guiding these world-class artists and innovators,” says Lebensfeld. “I know the quality of work, integrity and reputation of Ghost VFX and Ingenuity Studios are unrivaled. Together, we can custom fit to filmmakers’ needs and offer a full spectrum of visual effects services.”
Ghost VFX and Ingenuity Studios President Lebensfeld brings 20 years of artistic, technical, and business experience in visual effects to his new role and is a member of the Visual Effects Society and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
“David’s undeniable passion and creative vision will be a huge asset to our talented teams at Ghost VFX and Ingenuity Studios,” notes Romeo. “We are all excited for the next chapter in Streamland Media’s future.”
In addition to Ghost VFX and Ingenuity Studios, Streamland Media’s offerings to content creators worldwide includes customized services from its picture division, Picture Shop; sound division, Formosa Group; and marketing division, Picture Head.
About Streamland Media
Streamland Media is a global post-production company delivering picture, VFX, sound, and marketing services through its well-established industry brands, Picture Shop, Ghost VFX, Ingenuity Studios, Formosa Group, and Picture Head. These integrated businesses support feature film, episodic, interactive and emerging forms of entertainment by providing top-tier talent, technical expertise, and customized solutions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Streamland Media offers multiple locations worldwide throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and the UK that are focused on providing a unique, regional approach to meeting client needs. More about Streamland Media:
streamlandmedia.com
About Ghost VFX
Ghost VFX, Streamland Media’s visual effects division, is a leading visual effects studio with award-winning talent and innovative technology. Ghost VFX’s dedicated teams around the globe fulfill the demands of our clients and create ground-breaking work that quietly speaks for itself. More about Ghost VFX:
ghostvfx.com
About Ingenuity Studios
Founded in 2004, Ingenuity Studios is an in-demand, full-service visual effects studio serving discerning feature film, episodic television, music video, and advertising clients. The Ingenuity Studios team integrates seamless visual effects to propel the story, working directly with the creative visionaries producing content for all forms of delivery. In 2022, Ingenuity Studios became part of Streamland Media. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Ingenuity Studios also has offices in New York, Vancouver, London, and Atlanta. More about Ingenuity Studios:
ingenuitystudios.com