Feel It Forever, Vue Cinemas’ love letter to the big screen, named Ad of the Day by The Drum.
High-end VFX for this London smash hit. Pushing the limits.
Feel It Forever, Vue Cinemas’ love letter to the big screen, named Ad of the Day by The Drum.
Full post production on this Matrix inspired blockbuster music video
Post-Production & VFX Studio in South Africa, the Canary Islands and the Basque Country
Now expanding across Europe → Canary Islands & Basque Country
The Refinery is an independent post-production and VFX studio for feature films, television, commercials, trailers, music videos and premium digital content.
With studios in South Africa and Europe, we deliver every stage of post through one connected pipeline, from editorial and colour grading to visual effects, sound, online, QC and final delivery. Projects move seamlessly between facilities while maintaining complete creative and technical consistency.
Our expansion into the Canary Islands and the Basque Country gives productions access to some of the world’s most competitive film incentives, with rebates of up to 54% and 70% respectively. Clients can unlock significant savings without changing teams, workflows or creative standards.
As a privately owned Level 2 BBBEE company, we combine world-class talent, secure infrastructure and decades of experience to deliver premium post-production for productions of every scale.
Name: Annemarie du Plessis
Company: Meria Productions
“As a smaller production company with tiny indie budgets we never once felt like we just “got what we were paying for”. We felt very well taken care of and have been able to build up a great relationship with a colourist we might not have had access to otherwise.”
Name: Michelle D
Company: Priest
“Communication and willingness to assist at the drop of a hat. ALWAYS friendly, kind and supportive.”
Name: Jozua Malherbe
Company: Independent Director
“Welcoming and personal. Care about outcome.”
Name: John Barker
Company: Barking Rat Films
“The Refinery did everything exceptionally well. I had the best experience in terms of professional workmanship, skills, knowledge, experience and above all the passion and support from everyone at The Refinery to make our dream project become a reality.”
Name: Dawn Manning
Company: Westbrook Inc and Stunt Road
“Refinery delivers quality work, amazing communication and budget understanding.”
Name: Autumn Bailey-Ford
Company: P.G.A
“What stood out most was the genuine energy you brought to everything. It never felt transactional. It felt like family. And honestly, I should have known anyone Steven connects me with is always exceptional.”
















No more waiting around. Our Dailies service offers real-time footage updates, keeping you in control of your creative process. We prioritise your content’s security with 24 offline bays protected by Avid Nexis, ensuring your footage remains safe, locked down, while you push your vision forward without a second thought.
Perfection is our standard. Our rigorous Quality Control process guarantees that every frame, sound, and effect meets the highest standards before reaching your audience. Plus, our customisable delivery solutions ensure your final product meets the requirements of major platforms like Netflix, Amazon, theatrical releases, and more.
AI isn’t the future, it’s the ignition point of a new creative universe. We fuse human imagination with next-gen tools like Midjourney, Kling, and Veo to craft visuals that feel alive, electric, and impossible to ignore. This is where ideas don’t just form but they erupt. Our approach is ethical, original, and built around you.
Colour grading isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about making it explode off the screen! Our team of master colourists specialises in 4K HDR, enhancing the raw emotion, intensity, and energy in every shot. Whether it’s subtle and dramatic or bold and striking, our team ensures your story doesn’t just get told—it gets burned into memory.
Our VFX team delivers stunning CGI, complex compositing, and dynamic motion graphics that exceed expectations. With state-of-the-art Flame suites, Nuke, and advanced 3D tools like Maya and Houdini, we combine artistry with cutting-edge technology to create mind-blowing visual experiences. All operating within a custom-built bulletproof pipeline.
High end online finishing for commercials and features.
Sound design, dialogue editing, ADR, foley and final mix.
Platform-ready masters for streaming, broadcast, theatrical and digital release.
AI tools used with purpose, taste and human oversight.
Colour for features, series, commercials, music videos and branded content in SDR and HDR.
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