Laurens Ehrmann
Founder & Creative Director, The Yard
Laurens Ehrmann has built a distinguished career spanning over 25 years in the visual effects (VFX) industry, establishing himself as a leading VFX artist, supervisor, and on-set supervisor for both French and international productions. His work has contributed to some of the world’s most celebrated franchises, including Batman, Indiana Jones, and John Wick.
A César Award winner in 2023 and an Emmy nominee in 2025, Laurens has played a pivotal role in elevating France’s position on the global VFX stage. After his early involvement with PLUG Visual Effects, he founded THE YARD in 2014 with a bold vision: to bring the world’s most ambitious VFX projects to France while fostering a hub for top-tier international talent.
In just a decade, Laurens has transformed THE YARD into a premier multi-site studio with locations in Paris, Montpellier, and London, partnering with major film studios and streaming platforms worldwide. His leadership continues to shape the studio’s growth, attracting high-profile projects and pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.