From the very first meeting for La Bola Negra, there was a clear premise: less is more.

In a film shot entirely on 35mm, the challenge wasn’t to create spectacular visual effects, but rather to work with subtlety, detail, and invisibility. As Laura Pedro, the film’s VFX supervisor, put it, that was precisely the challenge: to be there, but not to be seen. This idea is particularly significant in a production that features nearly 300 shots with visual effects.

This talk offers a look at the digital craftsmanship behind La Bola Negra: how a small studio tackles a project of this scale, what creative and technical challenges arise during the process, and how visual effects are integrated into the cinematic language without overpowering it.

It will also be an opportunity to share the unique philosophy of StillKidz: an approach to post-production rooted in craftsmanship, artistic sensibility, and close collaboration on every project.