Pyrotechnic and technical special effects, prop building and vehicle technology for film and television productions from Cologne.
CFX Spezialeffekte GmbH
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Special effects for film and television
CFX Spezialeffekte GmbH from Cologne plans, develops and executes special effects for film and television productions. The range of services includes pyrotechnic effects such as explosion depictions, bullet-impact simulations as well as stage, small and large fireworks displays, technical effects such as fire and debris explosions on a non-pyrotechnic basis, lifting, lowering and motion technology using pneumatics and hydraulics, and gas-powered fire simulations with adjustable flame heights from 2 cm to 20 m. In addition, the company offers weather simulation (rain, fog, wind, ice, snow, hail), stage effects with fog machines and effect-material launchers, weapons rental and supervision, SEK (special police unit) supervision, medical rental, prop and set decoration building with crash glass sales, modifications for hidden cameras, as well as stunt and vehicle technology including TÜV-approved installations. Customers include Constantin Entertainment, Odeon Fiction, augenschein Filmproduktion and A24 Films as well as the Film Academy Baden-Württemberg. The team of trained professionals with many years of experience handles the effects from prop construction to execution on set.
- Site
- Cologne
- Processes
- Pyrotechnic special effects (explosions, bullet-impact simulation, stage and large fireworks, Fire and debris explosions on a non-pyrotechnic basis, Lifting, lowering and motion technology based on pneumatics or hydraulics; controllable pull, lift, Fire depiction / fire simulation with adjustable gas systems (flames 2 cm to 20 m in height),, Weather simulation (rain, water, fog, wind, ice, snow, hail, frost), Stage effects (fog machines, quick-release systems for curtains/decorations, effect-material, Medical rental (equipment and props, expert consulting), Weapons rental and weapons supervision on set (PTB/blank-firing/F-stamped/prop weapons),
- Materials
- Breakaway glass / crash glass, Gas-powered fire simulation, Pyrotechnics, Pneumatics and hydraulics, Weather and atmosphere effect technology
- Certificates
- TÜV approval (vehicle technology installations)
- Industries
- Film and television production, Feature film, Music video, Stage/Show
- 01
Effect engineering and planning
- 02
Prop and set decoration building
- 03
Modification of props and vehicles for effect deployments
- 04
Effect execution on set
- 05
Weapons and SEK supervision
Effect technology and materials
Gas-powered fire simulation
Adjustable gas-fired fire systems produce flames from 2 cm to 20 m in height indoors and outdoors.
Pyrotechnics
Used for explosions, bullet-impact simulations, stage, small and large fireworks displays.
Pneumatics and hydraulics
Systems for lifting, lowering and motion technology as well as load movement and release.
Breakaway glass / crash glass
Sale and use for stunt props and debris depictions.
Weather and atmosphere effect technology
Rain, water, fog, wind, ice, snow, hail and frost for atmosphere and weather effects.
Location
Cologne
DESite for planning, prop building and effect technology
- Materials
- Pyrotechnics, gas-fired fire systems, pneumatics/hydraulics, crash glass
- Fog machines
- Effect-material launchers (confetti, glitter, streamers)
- Adjustable gas-fired fire systems (flame throwers)
- Pneumatic and hydraulic systems for lifting, lowering and motion technology
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrotechnic special effects (explosions, bullet-impact simulation, stage and large fireworksOther | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fire and debris explosions on a non-pyrotechnic basisOther | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lifting, lowering and motion technology based on pneumatics or hydraulics; controllable pull, liftAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fire depiction / fire simulation with adjustable gas systems (flames 2 cm to 20 m in height),Other | – | 20 m × 20 m | – | – | – |
| Weather simulation (rain, water, fog, wind, ice, snow, hail, frost)Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Stage effects (fog machines, quick-release systems for curtains/decorations, effect-materialAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Medical rental (equipment and props, expert consulting)Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Weapons rental and weapons supervision on set (PTB/blank-firing/F-stamped/prop weapons),Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| SEK supervision on set, prop and emergency vehicle rentalOther | – | – | – | – | – |
| Prop and set decoration building (crash glass sales, stunt props,Assembly | – | – | – | – | Breakaway glass / crash glass |
| Hidden camera: conversion of props/equipment to remote-controlled functions, installation ofAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Stunt technology (technical services for stunt service providers, supervision of fire stunts,Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vehicle technology (conversion for stunt driving, mobile special builds without StVO road-trafficAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Planning and development of special effects (effect engineering)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fog machines | – | – | – | – | Cologne |
| Effect-material launchers (confetti, glitter, streamers) | – | – | – | – | Cologne |
| Adjustable gas-fired fire systems (flame throwers) | – | – | Flame height 2 cm to 20 m | – | Cologne |
| Pneumatic and hydraulic systems for lifting, lowering and motion technology | – | – | – | – | Cologne |
Additional services
Reference customers
Safety and supervision on set
Effects are planned, developed and supervised on set by trained professionals with many years of experience. Technical purpose-built installations in vehicles are carried out with TÜV approval for use in public road traffic.
| Evidence | Cologne |
|---|---|
| TÜV approval (vehicle technology installations) |
Reference projects
- 2025
Projects including Trance (Film Academy Baden-Württemberg), Tödliches Spiel – Das Live Krimi Dinner (ARD) and Die Füchsin (Odeon Fiction)
- 2025
Mein Freund Barry (MMC Zodiac, Atlantis Pictures, Senator Film): dressing of the ice and snow cave, falling snow, avalanche in the cave
- 2026
Mother Mary (augenschein Filmproduktion, A24 Films): rain, atmosphere haze, fog, helicopter simulation
- 2026
Sarah Engels – Fire (music video): gas fire, burning elements, flame throwers