Cinesite named VFX partner for Fortitude

Cinesite has been named the VFX partner for upcoming film Fortitude. 

Fortitude explores the extraordinary true events of Operation Fortitude the elaborate Allied deception campaign that misled Nazi intelligence ahead of the D-Day landings, and is directed by Simon West  (Con Air, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider). 

Zave Jackson will supervise the VFX work for Cinesite, with the company’s London team to be tasked with creating large-scale digital environments recreating 1940s London and coastal landscapes, period-accurate military assets, and the “Ghost Army”: the famous inflatable decoys used to trick the enemy.

Steve Begg is production VFX supervisor, who has previously worked with Cinesite on James Bond films Skyfall and Spectre. 

Jackson said: “‘Fortitude’ presents a challenge in recreating a ‘theatre of war’ where visual deceptions were just as critical as physical battles. It is a privilege to collaborate once again with Steve Begg to bring this incredible piece of history to life with the scale and authenticity it deserves.”

Sara Rust, executive producer at Cinesite London, added: “Fortitude is a story about the power of illusion, making it a perfect canvas for visual effects. Working with Simon West allows our team to showcase the high level of craftsmanship and historical detail we are known for.”