Why We Do It

Dark Arts is a small but mighty VFX post facility based in Los Angeles, California. Founded by industry veterans in 2016, the studio was born out of a desire to break down barriers in the creative process; removing the layers of big business from VFX and bringing artists closer to the creators themselves. 

Quality & Experience

Our extensive experience in high end beauty work has given us a keen eye for nuance and detail that we breathe into every type of project we work on; be it gore, environments or head replacements. 

Keep It Local

Though we’re transplants, Los Angeles has been our home for many years and we believe it should remain a thriving hub for filmmaking. We're proud to offer a studio space that fosters in-person creative collaboration and is available to meet our clients’ needs. While outsourcing is often necessary for larger studios, we believe the kind of work we do requires close, hands-on communication with the artists executing it. That’s why we keep our work in-house, delivering a top-tier creative experience from start to finish.

Problem Solving

We thrive on challenges, and our team isn’t afraid to get into the weeds to find smart, effective solutions for any project. Looking to try something new? Our agile team is ready to craft a bespoke approach tailored to your vision.

Let’s Work Together! 

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Meet the Team

  • Casey Allen

    FOUNDER

    VFX Supervisor

    Supervising Colorist

  • Clark Parkhurst

    FOUNDER

    VFX Supervisor

  • Max Leonard

    FOUNDER

    CEO/COO

    Head of Technology

  • Kymberly Murphy

    Executive Producer