Crafting Worlds. Honoring Creators.

From cinematic VFX to cultural storytelling, Gimpville is where artistry meets innovation – a Nordic studio shaping global imagination.

Our Story

For more than two decades, Gimpville has shaped cinematic worlds from its home in Oslo — crafting visual effects that blur the line between imagination and reality.

Our team of artists, technologists, and storytellers brings precision and play into every frame — from large-scale creature work and complex simulations to the smallest, most human details.

We believe the best VFX doesn’t just decorate a story — it deepens it. That philosophy has guided our work across feature films, series, and global campaigns, and it’s what continues to attract collaborators who care about craft.

At Gimpville, excellence is shared. We credit every artist, celebrate every experiment, and learn as a collective. It’s a culture built on mastery, curiosity, and trust — where belonging fuels performance, and creativity thrives in the open.

For clients, that means cinematic freedom and uncompromising quality.
For artists, it means a studio where the work is world-class — and the people are, too.

Strategic Partnership with M83

In our commitment to global excellence, Gimpville merged with South Korea's esteemed M83, enhancing our capabilities and extending our reach into the Asian market. This alliance combines Scandinavian innovation with Korean technological expertise, enriching our creative endeavors.

M83 partnership with Gimpville

Our Legacy Projects

2021

"Skjelvet" (The Quake)

Our team orchestrated the detailed destruction of Oslo, delivering 200 VFX shots that captivated audiences and showcased our technical skills.

Skjelvet movie poster
2015

"Bølgen" (The Wave)

"The Wave" made movie history as Norways first large scale disaster movie, and received the Amanda award for Best Norwegian Film, as well as the awards for Best Sound Design and Best Visual Effects.

Bølgen poster
2012

"Kon-Tiki"

The Norwegian historical drama 'Kon-Tiki', about explorer Thor Heyerdahl's 1947 expedition, received significant international recognition. It was nominated for the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film, and secured 12 wins and 14 nominations overall, with major wins at the Norwegian Amanda Awards (Best Actor, Best Film) and local festivals, marking a major success for Norwegian cinema.

Thor Heyerdals famous Kon-Tiki
2010

"Trolljegeren" (Troll Hunter)

Gimpville delivered the final large troll in the cult classic "Troll Hunter". The following year the movie won Norwegian Amanda Awards for Best Visual Effects and the Public Choice Award, with director André Øvredal also receiving recognition at festivals like Newport Beach.

The massiv troll in Troll Hunter has awoken in Jotunheimen
2008

"Max Manus"

​A critically acclaimed war film showcasing Gimpville's expertise in recreating historical settings and intense battle sequences.

Max Manus 2008

Awards & Recognition

2025

Lokeprisene

Best VFX i reklame: STC Formula 1 Ad

Gimpville for STC Formula 1 Ad

2024

Lokeprisene

Best VFX i film: Nobel TV Series

Gimpville for Nobel TV Series

Amanda Award

Konvoi

Lars Erik Hansen (VFX supervisor Gimpville), Alex Hansson (VFX supervisor Haymaker) og Andreas Hylander (VFX Producer Haymaker)

2023

Amanda Award

Narvik

Arne Kaupang, Alexander Kadim v/ Varg Studios, Anette Gjertsen v/Stardust Effects, Lars Erik Hansen v/Gimpville, Kai Kiønig Bortne v/Storyline Studios og Morten Jacobsen

2022

Amanda Award

Nordsjøen

VFX Supervisor Arne Kaupang, Theodor Flo-Groeneboom i Rebel Unit, Morten Jacobsen i Storm Studios, Lars Erik Hansen ved Gimpville og Magnus Olsson i Filmgate

2021

Nomination

Den største forbrytelsen

Lars Erik Hansen

Gullblyanten

Beste Animasjonfilm: Nidar Julemarsipan

Gimpville with "Nidar julemarsipan" for Nidar og POL

Gullblyanten

Beste Visuelle Effekt: Flytoget, Teddy gets left behind

Gimpville, Motion Blur with "Teddy gets left behind" for Flytoget and Anorak

2020

Nomination

Torden

Stephen Coren, Arne Kaupang

2019

Amanda Award

Skjelvet

Gimpville v/Lars Erik Hansen, Torgeir Busch (Storyline Studios), Espen Nordahl (Storm) og Magnus Olsson (Filmgate)

Gullblyanten

Håndverk, Gull

Lars Erik Hansen, Andreas Lønø

Nomination

Amundsen

Arne Kaupang (Visual Effects Supervisor), Magnus Olsson (Filmgate), Lars Erik Hansen (Gimpville), Alexander Kadim (Varg), Kaj Steveman (FableFX)

2018

Amanda Award

Den 12. mann

Arne Kaupang, Lars Erik Hansen (Gimpville), Morten Jacobsen (Storm Studios), Alexander Kadim (VARG Studios)

2017

Gullruten

Beste grafisk design / VFX: Nobel

Lars Erik Hansen, Torgeir Sanders for Nobel

2016

Amanda Award

Bølgen

Gimpville v/ Lars Erik Hansen

2015

Nomination

Børning

Lars Erik Hansen

2013

Amanda Award

Kon-Tiki

Arne Kaupang

2012

Nomination

Babycall

Torgeir Sanders, Einar Dunsæd

Nomination

Hodejegerne

Lars Erik Hansen, Jan Svalland

2011

Amanda Award

Trolljegeren

Marcus B. Brodersen og Øystein Larsen

2010

Nomination

Julenatt i Blåfjell

Lars Erik Hansen, Storyline Studios - Martin Thorkildsen, Torgeir Busch