Paris-based visual effects and 3D animation studio Monumental FX, widely recognized for its ambitious, director-driven approach to high-end post-production, has officially announced its formal entry into the United States market. The expansion is being executed through a strategic, non-exclusive partnership with Modern Post, a creative post-production studio well-established within the American entertainment and advertising landscape.
While the announcement marks an official milestone, the collaboration is far from a new venture for the two teams. Instead, it formalizes an already thriving creative relationship that has steadily evolved over years of working together on various international projects. Through this new agreement, Monumental FX gains a dedicated US home base, while Modern Post provides vital on-the-ground workflow, comprehensive project management, and high-level finishing support tailored specifically for Monumental’s growing roster of American clients, major brands, and top-tier creative agencies.
The partnership represents a natural progression of a collaborative dynamic that has been proven in practice across multiple high-profile projects. Among their notable joint ventures is the visual effects and finishing work completed for Madonna’s "Confessions II" short film, which premiered to considerable acclaim at the Tribeca Film Festival. In addition to festival-circuit pieces, the two studios have continued to share workflow responsibilities driven by production companies and creative agencies that frequently commission their respective expertise. Rather than announcing a speculative venture, the leadership teams at Monumental and Modern Post have chosen to cement an operational framework that has already demonstrated seamless execution in the field.
The structure of the partnership thoughtfully pairs Modern Post’s robust US-based infrastructure—encompassing finishing capabilities, localized project management, and workflow coordination—with Monumental’s international reputation for executing complex, artistic, and director-driven visual effects and 3D animation. Crucially, the agreement remains entirely non-exclusive. Monumental FX continues to operate with complete independence, retaining the ability to take on direct commissions, while Modern Post steps into the role of primary US point of contact and workflow partner. Simultaneously, the arrangement serves as a powerful resource for Modern Post, providing the studio with an exceptional creative asset when handling client projects that demand an elevated visual lift and sophisticated CGI execution.
Leadership on both sides of the Atlantic is heavily invested in the success and day-to-day coordination of the partnership. On Monumental’s side, the initiative is spearheaded by Co-Founder Germain Robin, VFX Creative Director Mathieu Jussreandot, and Head of Post-Production Zoé Deurloo-Maka. Deurloo-Maka oversees the core visual effects team based in Paris while actively serving as a key point of contact for American partners. For Modern Post, the partnership is overseen by Managing Partner and Executive Producer Charlyn Derrick. Derrick is supported by a dedicated domestic team designed to provide comprehensive client relations, localized production management, and technical workflow support for all of Monumental’s incoming American business.
Monumental’s strategic move into the United States comes on the heels of a steady and organic rise in its US-facing portfolio. Over recent years, the Paris studio has seen an increasing demand from American directors and agencies seeking its distinct aesthetic and technical capabilities. Recent high-profile American credits in the studio’s portfolio include sophisticated visual effects contributions for major global brands and cultural touchstones such as Nike, Apple, Epic Games’ widely popular Fortnite Festival, and various projects involving Madonna. This consistent pull from the US market, with directors reaching out directly to the Paris-based team, laid the foundational reasoning for why establishing an official American home base became both necessary and timely.
Discussing the formalization of the partnership, Charlyn Derrick emphasized the deep synergy between the two companies and the natural alignment of their creative cultures. She noted that there has always been a significant amount of creative crossover between Modern Post and Monumental FX, making this joint initiative feel like an organic extension of their daily operations. Derrick highlighted the pride Modern Post takes in its own finishing work, explaining that whenever a project requires a larger and more intricate visual lift, Monumental has consistently proven to be the ideal collaborator. By bringing the teams closer together, the arrangement provides Monumental with an established operational footprint in the United States while simultaneously expanding the creative menu of services that Modern Post can offer to its clientele.
From the perspective of Monumental FX, the primary objective of the expansion is to ensure that American filmmakers, creative directors, major brands, and advertising agencies can collaborate with the studio just as easily as they would with a domestic partner based locally. Germain Robin, Co-Founder of Monumental FX, reflected on the core philosophy of the studio, noting that providing dedicated service to directors has been embedded in the company’s identity since its inception. When the leadership team evaluated the logistics of putting down roots in the United States, they deliberately sought a partner whose standards matched their own. Choosing Modern Post was an easy decision, Robin explained, because the two teams had already tested their working relationship in real-world scenarios and understood the exceptional quality of each other’s output.
Robin further emphasized that the delicate balance between technical process and artistic creativity is precisely what Monumental was built around, and it was a shared ethos they immediately recognized in Modern Post. Expressing gratitude for the reception they have received, Robin concluded that the studio is eagerly looking forward to maintaining a more direct, in-person presence for the American clients, agencies, and collaborators they deeply value.
