ALL AGOG
Award-Winning Special Effects
Established by Jason Troughton in 1998, Agog SFX has been at the forefront of creative innovation since its inception. With a strong foundation in industrial design and a meticulous approach to detail, our studio has played a key role in multiple BAFTA, AACTA, and Emmy-winning productions.
MOD Training and Realism Effects
As a leader in the special effects industry, Agog Vivid continues to push creative boundaries, delivering excellence that defines and elevates every project, expanding its expertise beyond creative film and TV effects to supporting realism in specialised training programs for the MOD.
Advanced Engineering and Machining
To meet demand for practical, in-camera effects Agog Vivid has continually expanded its engineering and fabrication capabilities by introducing advanced CAD and CAM systems alongside precision plasma cutting and 3- and 5-axis machining. Recently the company has advanced into 7-axis machining and additive manufacturing, utilizing SLS and FDM technologies.
Advanced In-Camera Effects
Our equipment investments underscore Agog Vivid’s commitment to remaining at the forefront of technological innovation allowing us to design, build and run support for the impossible camera move, the impossible rig and whole environments to give directors, the art department, stunts and actors creative freedom to do their best work.
JASON TROUGHTON
SFX SUPERVISOR
With over 35 years of experience in special effects, Jason has firmly established himself as a preeminent leader in the industry. He first took on a supervisory role in the acclaimed film Sexy Beast, released in 2000. His background in industrial design has instilled in him a profound appreciation for detail and structure, equipping him to navigate complex challenges with finesse while providing production teams with innovative and imaginative solutions.
Jason is adept at delivering breathtaking pyrotechnics and subtle atmospheric effects that integrate seamlessly with their surroundings. His pragmatic approach ensures that projects remain on schedule and aligned with creative visions, encompassing all the demands of scripts and directorial vision.
Embracing opportunities for international collaboration, Jason brings extensive logistical expertise to the provision of effects, working harmoniously with local crews and support teams, all backed by highly skilled technicians trained in the UK. His impressive portfolio spans numerous countries beyond the UK, Isle of Man, and Scotland, including Ireland, France, Corsica, Spain, Germany, and Italy — including Pantelleria, a volcanic island with limited resources for rain effects.
His international experience also encompasses Greece and various Greek islands, as well as Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Morocco, Tunisia, Mali, South Africa, Madagascar, Hungary, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Malta, Cyprus, Poland, Lithuania, Romania, Bulgaria, Jordan, Lebanon, Russia, Georgia, India, and further afield in Java and Bali, Indonesia, and China, where he contributed to the award-winning film The Eight Hundred directed by Guan Hu.
Now Agog Vivid provides US production companies with direct access to complete creative services for their productions whenever they need to film in these locations through our permanent USA Special Effects presence, with a similar on-the-ground presence set for Germany in the New Year 2025.
As a decisive and charismatic leader, Jason’s professional demeanour cultivates a collaborative atmosphere, instilling confidence in both teams and talent. His unwavering commitment to excellence and proactive approach to special effects create a dynamic environment of creativity and ingenuity, ensuring seamless integration with all production departments.
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