Real SFX is a forward-thinking, multi-award-winning company delivering a comprehensive range of high-quality special effects for the TV and film industry.

With strategically positioned locations to support productions across the UK, we operate from our headquarters in Cardiff and our workshop at The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol. This setup ensures seamless collaboration with productions nationwide, providing easy access to our expert services and facilities.

Our commitment to safety, professionalism, and innovation drives everything we do. We provide competitive, flexible quotes tailored to productions of all sizes and work closely with clients to design bespoke effects that are safe, visually stunning, and delivered on budget. Using the latest techniques and equipment, we bring creative visions to life with precision and expertise.

Our services span all aspects of special effects, including atmospheric effects, fire simulations, explosives, mechanical rigs, model making, and soft props. We’re also proud to offer one of the only fully operational 30ft x 20ft Gimbals (hydraulic motion platforms) available in the UK, ideal for delivering dynamic, high-impact scenes.
Our diverse portfolio includes iconic TV series like Doctor Who, Sherlock, Peaky Blinders, YOU, Fool Me Once, Black Cake, and Bodies. On the big screen, our expertise shines in blockbuster films such as Havoc, Last Breath, Expendables 4, and Free Fire.

Real SFX Birmingham
Unit 1 Minerva Works
158 Fazeley Street Digbeth
Birmingham B5 5RT
0121 270 0153
Real SFX Manchester
0161 359 3775