ENVY Group Acquired Halo Group, creating UK’s biggest Independent Post Production Group

Envy Group has officially acquired the Halo Group, uniting some of the UK’s most respected post-production and VFX businesses under one banner. The move brings together Envy, Capture, Absolute, and Blind Pig with Halo, Evolutions, and Relay to form the UK’s largest privately owned post-production group. At a time when the industry faces unprecedented pressures and notable closures at The Mill, MPC, Jellyfish, and most recently Glassworks VFX, this strategic consolidation signals a bold step forward. Envy Group’s expansion reflects the urgent need for resilience through collaboration, operational efficiency, and shared creative vision.

This new chapter combines world-class creative and technical expertise across every discipline from high-end drama, feature films, entertainment, factual, and documentaries, through to commercials, branded content, animation, and VFX. With robust capabilities in remote workflows, location services, and advanced VFX pipelines, the Envy Group is positioned as a comprehensive, full-service production and post partner. The acquisition also brings Halo co-founders John Rogerson and Alan Jones into senior leadership roles within the Group, as well as some of the management team.

Dave Cadle, CEO of the ENVY Group, stated: “In a landscape that is shifting rapidly, the combination of Envy and Halo is about securing a future where creative excellence isn’t compromised by scale or instability. It’s about resilience through unity.”

John Rogerson, Co-Founder of Halo, added: “This move isn’t about size for the sake of it, it’s about protecting what matters most, which are people, talent, and craft. We’ve built our business on shared values of creative passion and client trust. Together we are navigating change.”

Natascha Cadle, Creative Director of the Envy Group, said: “In times like these, our greatest strength remains the people we work with which includes talent and clients alike. The industry is under pressure, which makes it vital than ever to invest in our teams and nurture emerging talent. With our new space, we are not just expanding but we are creating an environment designed to inspire and collaborate. For us, this is about building a future where creativity has the room it needs to grow.”

With a client roster that includes major streaming platforms and leading broadcasters, the expanded Envy Group is poised for continued growth in 2025 and beyond. The Group remains committed to ongoing investment in talent development, remote production technologies, and innovation in post-production and VFX. For clients, the move brings more resources and broader expertise, while still maintaining trusted creative partnerships. This consolidation is a commitment to strengthening the UK’s creative ecosystem by uniting talent and infrastructure. Envy Group is ensuring the UK continues to stand at the forefront of global post-production and VFX.