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For almost 35 years, BUF has played a pioneering role in the creation of visual effects and has put its expertise to work on more than 100 films and 850 commercials. BUF has built its reputation on creating extraordinary images and unique worlds, bringing to life the imaginations of directors and artists. BUF is best known for the ‘bullet time effect’ in Matrix, originally developed for Michel Gondry’s videos, and for the ‘camera mapping’ technique that enabled David Fincher to revolutionise cinematography in Fight Club.

BUF employs 200 people, including graphic designers and developers who work in our studios in Paris and Montreal.

BUF is a member of France VFX association.

Languages spoken : English
Types of projects : Commercial | Feature Film | TV / platform series | TV drama
Certifications & labels : TPN
International Tax Credit experience : Yes
Types of budgets managed : >30M€

Contacts

Pierre Buffin

Président CEO

pierre@buf.com

Filmography

2023

THE NUN 2

Michael Chaves

Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Marseille
  • Long métrage
  • United States
  • A bénéficié du crédit d’impôt international

2023

THE WALKING DEAD : DARYL DIXON S1

Paris Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Normandy
  • Série
  • AMC, Paramount+
  • United States
  • A bénéficié du crédit d’impôt international

2021

Eiffel

Martin Bourboulon

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes New Aquitaine
  • Long métrage
  • France

2019

Le chant du loup

Antonin Baudry

Brittany Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Paris Region
  • Long métrage
  • France

2013

Grand Central

Rebecca Zlotowski

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
  • Long métrage
  • France

2010

The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec

Luc Besson

Normandy Paris Region
  • Long métrage
  • France

2009

In the Beginning

Xavier Giannoli

Hauts-de-France Paris Region
  • Long métrage
  • France