PFX, an award-winning visual effects studio with operations across Central Europe, has unveiled its latest VFX breakdown forThe Hungarian Dressmaker. Recently selected by the Slovak Film Academy as Slovakias entry for theBest International Feature Filmcategory at the Oscars, the film highlights PFXs exceptional ability to craft visually stunning and historically accurate effects.Set in Bratislava during the interwar period, the film captures the citys rich multicultural atmosphere, shaped by Slovak, Hungarian, Czech, and German influences. PFXs team of 40 talented artists from the Czech Republic and Slovakia worked on over 120 shots and created more than 40 assets, blending artistry and technology to bring this historical drama to life.Key elements of their work included recreating 1940s streets, buildings, and iconic locations such asMichaels Gate, which were meticulously modeled using historical photographs. Decorative elements like flags and The Hlinka Guard uniforms were also reproduced with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring a high level of historical accuracy. One of the most challenging sequences was an extensive fire scene, which featured shots exceeding 600 frames, enhanced with realistic smoke and fire simulations to heighten the drama.The film also required complex crowd simulations and set extensions of a historical village, adding depth to the storytelling. The project, including color grading, was completed within just three months, showcasing the seamless collaboration between PFXs Czech and Slovak teams. These teams participated in all stages of production, demonstrating their efficiency and expertise in managing demanding timelines.The recreation of 1940s streets, buildings, and decorative elements, such as flags and The Hlinka Guard uniforms, was a key part of our work, saidVFX Supervisor Tibor Meli. We paid special attention to every detail to ensure historical accuracy, he added.PFXs work onThe Hungarian Dressmakerreflects the studios ability to blend creativity and experience to deliver world-class visual effects. With a team of 250 skilled artists and offices inPrague, Bratislava, Krakow, and Berlin, the studio offers filmmakers a wide range of services, including assistance with tax incentives to enhance project feasibility in the regions they serve.To explore the artistry behind the visual effects, check out the VFX breakdownThe Hungarian DressmakerDirector: Iveta GrofovaProducer: Zuzana Mistrkov, Ondej TrojanDOP: Martin StrbaPFX TeamVFX Supervisor: Tibor MeliVFX and Post-production Producer: Tom SrovnalGrading: Tom ChudomelAbout PFXPFX is a full-service post-production studio operating across the Czech Republic, Slovakia,Poland, and Germany. With over 250 talented artists, we have provided world-class servicesto film, TV, animation, and commercial creators for over a decade. Alongside creativeservices, we assist with tax incentives in our countries of operation, enhancing projectviability. We collaborate on projects in development or currently in production. Infusing everycollaboration with creativity and innovation, to deliver the best possible results.The post The Hungarian Dressmaker VFX Breakdown appeared first on Vfxexpress.