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Dublin, Ireland, 15th May 2026 – Enbarr, a new international visual effects (VFX) studio, has announced the opening of its Dublin headquarters. Founded by multi-Emmy and VES Award-winning industry leaders Ed Bruce and Nicholas Murphy, the studio will deliver high-end VFX services for film and television productions.
Enbarr is part of the Dream Machine FX Group, a global network of partner studios, providing the Dublin team with access to established technology, proven production workflows and international capacity in their VFX journey in Ireland.
Enbarr plans to grow its team in Ireland and support skills development across the local screen and animation ecosystem through engagement with industry and academic partners. Ireland’s established production environment and government support for audiovisual production also support the company’s plans to build long-term capability in Dublin.
Enbarr is led by founders Ed Bruce and Nicholas Murphy, two highly regarded VFX professionals with extensive experience delivering award‑winning work for leading global studios and streamers. Bruce, Founder and Executive Creative Director, has more than 100 screen credits across feature films and premium television and is a multi‑Emmy and VES Award winner, while Murphy, Founder and Business Director, is an Emmy‑winning VFX Producer with strong expertise in managing complex international productions and scaling creative teams.
James Farrell, Head of Content, Consumer & Business Services at IDA Ireland said: “This announcement demonstrates the opportunity for internationally connected creative businesses to scale from Ireland. We wish the Dream Machine FX Group well with the launch of Enbarr, in the knowledge that their presence here will significantly add to the depth and diversity of Ireland’s audio-visual sector.”
Ed Bruce, Founder and Executive Creative Director at Enbarr said: “We’re here to help filmmakers tell their stories. For us, it’s about the art and partnerships. We wanted to create a space where we can work alongside directors and teams who care about the craft as much as we do. It’s a positive time to be in Dublin, building a team of like-minded creative people.”
Nicholas Murphy, Founder and Business Director at Enbarr said: “Launching Enbarr is a proud moment for us and a great step for Ireland’s VFX sector. Being part of the Dream Machine FX Group gives us an incredible foundation of technology and expertise to build a bright, sustainable future for the industry here.”
Enbarr will provide a full range of VFX services, including complex CG environments, FX systems and specialist ageing and de-ageing workflows.
The name Enbarr finds its roots deep in Irish Mythology, specifically the legend of Tír na nÓg (the "Land of the Young"). Enbarr is the name of the majestic magical horse that can gallop across the waves. In modern retellings of this myth, the name Enbarr is poetically translated as “Imagination”.
Enbarr is part of the Dream Machine FX Group, a global network of partner studios, providing the Dublin team with access to established technology, proven production workflows and international capacity in their VFX journey in Ireland.
Enbarr plans to grow its team in Ireland and support skills development across the local screen and animation ecosystem through engagement with industry and academic partners. Ireland’s established production environment and government support for audiovisual production also support the company’s plans to build long-term capability in Dublin.
Enbarr is led by founders Ed Bruce and Nicholas Murphy, two highly regarded VFX professionals with extensive experience delivering award‑winning work for leading global studios and streamers. Bruce, Founder and Executive Creative Director, has more than 100 screen credits across feature films and premium television and is a multi‑Emmy and VES Award winner, while Murphy, Founder and Business Director, is an Emmy‑winning VFX Producer with strong expertise in managing complex international productions and scaling creative teams.
James Farrell, Head of Content, Consumer & Business Services at IDA Ireland said: “This announcement demonstrates the opportunity for internationally connected creative businesses to scale from Ireland. We wish the Dream Machine FX Group well with the launch of Enbarr, in the knowledge that their presence here will significantly add to the depth and diversity of Ireland’s audio-visual sector.”
Ed Bruce, Founder and Executive Creative Director at Enbarr said: “We’re here to help filmmakers tell their stories. For us, it’s about the art and partnerships. We wanted to create a space where we can work alongside directors and teams who care about the craft as much as we do. It’s a positive time to be in Dublin, building a team of like-minded creative people.”
Nicholas Murphy, Founder and Business Director at Enbarr said: “Launching Enbarr is a proud moment for us and a great step for Ireland’s VFX sector. Being part of the Dream Machine FX Group gives us an incredible foundation of technology and expertise to build a bright, sustainable future for the industry here.”
Enbarr will provide a full range of VFX services, including complex CG environments, FX systems and specialist ageing and de-ageing workflows.
The name Enbarr finds its roots deep in Irish Mythology, specifically the legend of Tír na nÓg (the "Land of the Young"). Enbarr is the name of the majestic magical horse that can gallop across the waves. In modern retellings of this myth, the name Enbarr is poetically translated as “Imagination”.
