Phosphene
Movies, Videos and SoundNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Phosphene is an independent design and visual effects studio based in Gotham, focused on collaborating with directors during pre-production to help realize their vision through tailored design and VFX work. Led by founders John Bair and Vivian Connolly, the company emphasizes a collaborative process that integrates creative exploration with practical production considerations to support storytelling in film and related media. Serving clients in the movies, videos, and sound industry, Phosphene positions itself as a partner capable of shaping visual concepts and execution from early development through production, aligning artistic intent with production realities. The studio operates with a relatively small team, reflecting its boutique approach, and has recently expanded its leadership with the appointment of a head of operations and strategy to strengthen its operational and strategic capabilities. While its exact base is described as Gotham, the company publicly notes its location in New York, and its founders have historically collaborated on projects since 2005, underscoring a long-standing creative alignment in the field.