About Stargate Studios
Stargate Studios is an award-winning production company offering visual effects and virtual production services to the film and television industry. Founded by Sam Nicholson, ASC, the studio has built a reputation for excellence and exploration in cinematic technologies.
What Sets Them Apart
Headquarters
Pasadena, CA
Featured Work
Video
Video
Post-Production Capabilities
7 servicesLook Development & PreVis
Early visual planning and conceptualization.
2D & 3D Compositing
Integrating digital assets into live-action footage.
3D Dynamics & Asset Creation
Creating complex 3D models and dynamic simulations.
Animation
Character and object animation for visual effects.
Rotoscope
Precise frame-by-frame tracing for compositing.
On-set and Post Supervision
Expert guidance during filming and post-production.
Virtual Production
Providing mobile LED walls and on-set playback for immersive virtual environments.
Types of Work
Notable Clients & Projects
Industries Served
Awards & Recognition
3 awardsPrimetime Emmy Award
2007
Primetime Emmy Award
2009
American Society of Cinematographers Technical Achievement Award
2023
Firm Leadership
Sam Nicholson, ASC
Founder and CEO
An accomplished Director of Photography, Visual Effects & Virtual Production Supervisor, who founded the company in 1989.
Roberto Gonzalez
Executive Producer
Key executive leader at Stargate Studios.
News & Press
Stargate Adds Award-Winning Production Designer And VFX Chief To New Series
https://www.gateworld.net/news/2026/03/stargate-award-winning-production-designer-vfx-chief-new-series/
Sam Nicholson, ASC: Uncharted Territory
https://theasc.com/articles/sam-nicholson-asc-uncharted-territory
Office Locations
Office
1001 El Centro St., South Pasadena, CA 91030 (HQ)
Office
Los Angeles, CA
Office
Atlanta, GA
Office
New York, NY
Office
Toronto, Canada
Office
Vancouver, Canada
Office
London, UK
Office
Cologne, Germany
Office
Malta
Office
Dubai, UAE
Office
Bogota, Colombia
Office
Mexico City, Mexico
Pricing Information
Project-based
Contact Stargate Studios directly for pricing information.
Note: Pricing varies based on project scope, complexity, and timeline. Contact Stargate Studios directly for a detailed quote tailored to your specific project requirements.