The Story
It all began with an idea of creating a fairer studio in which artists were respected and valued for their input.
Bringing together elite talent to work collaboratively to deliver groundbreaking, beautiful work.
Over many lunchtime Thai meals at our favourite pub the Pineapple in Kentish Town, the seeds were sown for the creation of our studio. Our core team has over 60 years of experience at the highest level and can easily expand to meet the needs most projects.
Our London based studio can expand its capabilities beyond traditional VFX workflows, allowing us to hire the best talent regardless of location, and deliver work to the highest standard.
Meet the Team
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Kia Coates / Creative Director / Founder
Kia has been working in VFX for over 20 years, honing his craft on high end feature films and TV. Never shying away from a challenge, Kia moved into short form commercials and music videos and has built a solid reputation for being dedicated, dependable, and a natural born problem solver.
During the start of the pandemic he saw an opportunity to open up his own studio, Pineapple VFX and hasn’t looked back since.
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Josh Sanders / Executive Producer & Commercial Director
Josh's journey began in production at MJZ, followed by Stink, before he co-founded Saloon Films, a soho based multi-discipline production company. His interest in strategy and creative development led him to work as a senior TV producer with some of the world's most influential advertising agencies, including Droga5, Saatchi & Saatchi, The & Partnership, and Publicis. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Josh then transitioned into post-production, where he played a pivotal role in the growth of OkayStudio as Executive Producer.
Josh's extensive experience and passion for creative problem-solving make him a perfect fit for our team. His diverse background not only complements our expertise in visual effects, but enhances our ability to deliver engaging and standout work.
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Polly Cartwright / VFX Producer
Polly brings a unique blend of creative, technical, and strategic expertise to Pineapple VFX. Her career spans roles in brand strategy at Microsoft, international management with TUI across North America and Europe, and senior coordination at The Flying Colour Company, where she contributed to acclaimed series including One Day (Netflix), Suspect (Disney+) and The Assassin (Amazon Prime).
At Pineapple, Polly leads integrated workflows from offline to finish across 2D, 3D and AI, combining her passion for visual storytelling with a talent for building strong creative relationships. Her diverse background and technical insight make her an invaluable part of our team as we continue to grow and evolve.es here
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Mark Bailey / CG Supervisor - AI Lead
Mark has been shaping animation and VFX since 2001, working as a Technical Director, CG Supervisor and on-set VFX Supervisor across film, TV and commercials. His credits span 23 feature films, 11 TV series and countless campaigns, with senior roles at leading studios including Framestore, The Mill, Jellyfish Pictures and Automatic VFX.
From supervising over 9,400 full-CG shots on Netflix’s Wolf King, to DreamWorks’ Spirit Untamed and The Sandman – Dream of a Thousand Cats for Warner Bros, Mark brings deep technical expertise and creative oversight. At Pineapple, he leads our CG and AI pipelines, drawing on his experience in Maya, Arnold, Houdini, Nuke and custom Python tool development to push workflows forward and deliver ambitious projects. goes here
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Paul Venn Stirling / VFX Supervisor
With over 20 years of experience Paul is a veteran of Film, TV and Commercial VFX. Before joining Pineapple VFX, Paul predominantly worked on Disney+, Amazon, Netflix, HBO productions after a long career in Hollywood feature films.
He started his career at The Mill and MPC before moving into a film role working for companies such as Double Negative, ILM/Lucasfilm, Iloura, Image Engine, and Rising Sun Pictures.
Paul has an incredible eye for detail and with a mountain of experience there is little that phases him. We are very grateful to have him on our team.
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Sebastien Gaucher / VFX Supervisor / Compositor / 3D Artist
Sebastien, the VFX virtuoso who kickstarted his journey in 2004. Starting as a 3D artist, he later transitioned into the captivating world of compositing. With a love for TV commercials, Sebastien has honed his skills in 3D wizardry, compositing sorcery, camera tracking, and even the art of colour grading. He's a one-person powerhouse, fearlessly delivering mind-boggling commercials that boast intricate 3D animation and modelling.
Sebastien's extensive experience has granted him a comprehensive understanding of the entire VFX pipeline. We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have him as part of our team at Pineapple VFX. Not only is he a brilliant problem solver, but he's also lightning-fast and an all-around nice guy. Sebastien is the secret ingredient that adds that extra sparkle to our work.
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David Graham / Offline + Online Editor
David is an award-winning senior editor with over 15 years’ experience crafting compelling visual stories. Having him on board allows us to service clients end to end by providing offline editing alongside VFX through to finish. His work spans commercials, television, documentaries, music videos, fashion films, and branded content, bringing a distinctive creative vision to every project.
With a portfolio that includes collaborations with leading global brands, top advertising agencies, and celebrated artists, David’s editing is recognised for its cultural relevance and creative impact. Highlights include winning Best Music Show for Channel 4’s Four to the Floor, multiple UKMVA nominations, and acclaimed collaboration with Grammy-nominated artist FKA Twigs.