The Snow Must Go On: The FX of Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age (online)
18 August 2026
About the event
Join FX Supervisor Edward Ferrysienanda for an in-depth look at the FX simulations behind Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age. From vast mountain landscapes and sweeping grasslands to detailed snow interaction and frozen tundras. Edward takes you behind the scenes of crafting over five hours of cutting-edge FX. He’ll break down the challenges, technical strategies, and creative problem-solving needed to achieve both visual excellence and scientific accuracy in this award-winning natural history series.
Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age is nominated for Best Visual Effects in a Season at the 2026 Creative Arts International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (International Emmy Awards).
Edward Ferrysienanda | FX Supervisor
Edward Ferrysienanda is a Bournemouth University alumnus who has spent the last decade bringing complex cinematic effects to life. As an FX Supervisor at Framestore, he steers the technical and creative direction of the FX department, overseeing everything from early R&D and master simulation setups to guiding artists through the technical pipeline across global productions.
Since graduating with a BA in Visual Effects, Edward has shaped the effects work on over 25 major films and episodic series. His work on Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age earned him both an Annie Award and a VES Award for Outstanding Effects Simulations. His portfolio of supervisor credits also includes the hit sci-fi epic Project Hail Mary, building on a career that features Thor: Ragnarok, Civil War, and The Jungle Book.
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