Led by Robin Guiver, Performance FX brings years of experience delivering world-class performance solutions for film, television, and live productions.

“It was an absolute pleasure working with you. Watching you work was such a joy. You are so incredibly talented. I can not wait until our paths cross again!”
- JoAnn Perritano, Executive Producer - Ghostbusters Frozen Empire

We specialize in combining technical precision with artistic expertise to create unforgettable performances in the modern film industry.

From realistic creature performances, cutting-edge puppetry, and seamless VFX reference work: our team has the skills and experience needed to deliver on a modern film set, helping productions achieve natural, dynamic, and emotionally compelling results.

Our founding team met on the original West End production of War Horse, and share a language of ground breaking performance, movement and puppetry techniques.

What We Do

• Puppetry – decades of experience in traditional styles and VFX reference.

• Creature Performance – Believable, dynamic creatures through movement and character work.

• Movement Coaching & Choreography – from lead cast to SA’s, guiding actors to achieve authentic, expressive performances.

• VFX Reference Puppetry – Supporting visual effects teams with industry-leading on-set performance techniques.

• Fabrication & Design Connections – Partnering with makers and designers to bring characters and rigs to life, on time, in budget.

• Motion Capture & Specialist Performers – Providing versatile actors, dancers, and puppeteers with multi-disciplinary skills.

Previous Projects:

• Wicked (Parts 1 & 2) - Full Movement Artist team: Casting and training specialist actors for performance reference on set with lead cast, playing Chistry Dillamond, Dulcibear and other animal characters.

• Disney’s Snow White (2025) - watch this space…

• Ghostbusters, Frozen Empire: We joined Arjen’s Slimer team, provided performance reference for various ghosts on set, in-camera object puppetry with the SFX team, and trained SA’s in movement work for playing the frozen explorers in the films opening sequence.

• The Little Mermaid (Live Action, 2023) - Sebastian, Scuttle and Flounder! Casting and training performers to puppeteer Flounder, Sebastian and Scuttle characters on set, in collaboration with VFX team. Previs mocap performance, and additional reference work throughout.

• Tom and Jerry (Live Action) - Performance team for Tom, Jerry and other characters throughout, using puppetry and physical performance.

• LIFE - In camera object puppetry for actor interaction, and zero gravity reference puppetry.

• Aladdin - Abu reference puppetry and VFX reference performance

• Fantastic Beasts (Parts 1 & 2) - Creature performance reference using puppets, from small to very large, collaborating closely with VFX team.

• Artemis Fowl - Movement coaching for Nikesh Patel (centaur movement), 4 meter tall VFX troll reference puppet, and puppetry elements, Fairy and Goblin movement coaching for SA’s.

• The Secret Garden - Shadow Puppetry sequence

• Jingle Jangle - Interactive eyeline work for Buddy 3000 and Don Juan

• And many more...