PRESS RELEASE: Formation Effects Strengthens Creative Leadership with VFX Supervisor Kosta Lagis
Brisbane, Australia 15th September 2025
Formation Effects is proud to highlight the appointment of internationally acclaimed visual effects artist Kosta Lagis as VFX Supervisor, bolstering the studio’s capacity for complex, creature-led storytelling on the global stage.
Lagis joined Formation after more than two decades in senior creative roles at Wētā Digital, Fin Design + Effects, and most recently as CG Creative Director at The Mill Shanghai. His credits include Prometheus, Mad Max: Fury Road, War for the Planet of the Apes, and Man of Steel, titles celebrated for pushing the boundaries of cinematic scale, character, and visual innovation.
“Steve and his team are building something truly unique, where artistry, innovation and practical craftsmanship come together in a way the industry hasn’t seen before. I’m thrilled to be part of a company that’s pushing the boundaries of what hybrid visual effects can achieve,” said Lagis.
Formation Effects was founded with a clear creative philosophy: to blend the tactile power of practical effects with the imaginative scope of digital craft. The appointment of Lagis marks a continued investment in this vision, expanding the studio’s capacity to take on increasingly complex hybrid effects for international and local productions.
“Kosta is one of the most respected VFX artists and supervisors working today”, said Steve Boyle, Founder and Creative Director of Formation Effects. “He straight away understood the practical to digital pipeline we have been building. His experience, vision, and dedication to filmmaking perfectly align with the work we are producing. It’s exciting that we can now create visual effects holistically without being biased in either practical or digital techniques. It allows us to focus on character creation the way we’ve always wanted.”
As international productions continue to look to Australia for high-end, cost-effective, and creatively daring VFX, Formation is positioning itself as a premium destination studio for complex, creature-led sequences. The appointment of Lagis signals Formation’s commitment to that global stage.
For producers, directors, and studios seeking world-class creative collaboration with uncompromising quality, Formation Effects is your creative partner.
Media Contact: Formation Effects – [email protected]
About Formation Effects:
Formation Effects is a multi-award-winning, globally recognized studio specializing in practical and digital effects for film and television. Based in Australia, Formation Effects has built a reputation for creating exceptional creature work, prosthetics, character effects, and integrated VFX solutions that elevate genre filmmaking to cinematic excellence.
With an end-to-end pipeline that blends world-class practical effects with cutting-edge VFX, Formation collaborates with visionary filmmakers to deliver unforgettable moments on screen. From international co- productions to high-end television and independent cinema, their work has featured in critically acclaimed films, festival standouts, and globally streamed hits.
Led by Creative Director Steve Boyle and CEO Ally Muller, the Formation Effects team is known for bold creative thinking, technical precision, and a relentless commitment to story-driven artistry. Whether creating an apex predator, fantasy creature, or environmental VFX, Formation Effects brings innovative, narrative- driven artistry to every frame.
