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Large Explosion for film and tv Northern Ireland

Award-Winning Practical Special Effects in Northern Ireland & UK

At Ignite SFX, we live for the challenge of making the impossible feel real.

For over 15 years, we’ve been the hands-on team behind some of the industry’s most demanding practical effects. Based in our Belfast workshop, our work spans from RTS-nominated pyrotechnics to the specialist engineering of custom rigs and high-performance product lines.

We know that on a busy set, a producer’s peace of mind is just as important as the spectacle. That’s why our engineering is built on a foundation of absolute safety and common-sense sustainability. Whether we’re partnering with crews from HBO and Netflix or developing new tools for filmmakers, our approach is the same: we listen, we engineer, and we deliver.

You bring the vision; we’ll bring the sparks, the rigs, and the reliability to make it happen.

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TESTIMONIALS

"Frankie and the Ignite SFX team were a real pleasure to work with. Equipped with everything the production needed and ready with a solution to any problem at the drop of a hat. The team worked with VFX to provide extensive elements of fire, blood, bullet hits etc. Their practical dust storms and pyro looked exquisite on camera! Frankie's knowledge and experience really shows in his work. I really look forward to my next opportunity to work with Ignite SFX!"

Andy Clarke, VFX Supervisor