Estonian visual effects company FrostFX has been nominated in the "Outstanding Compositing & Lighting in an Episode" category at the 23rd Visual Effects Society (VES) Awards, according to news.err.ee. The FrostFX team received a nomination for their work on "After Hours," an episode of the HBO series "The Penguin," in which they created Gotham City's rainy and stormy scenes.

The VES Awards are regarded as the highest honor in the visual effects industry, often referred to as the Oscars of the field. Past recipients of the prestigious award include "Avatar," "Avengers: Endgame," "The Mandalorian," and "Dune." Among this year's nominees are "Dune: Part Two" and "Shōgun."

"The Penguin," which currently holds an 8.6 rating on IMDb, was one of HBO's most highly anticipated series of 2024. The FrostFX team dedicated over a year to the project, crafting intricate visual effects that contributed to the show's distinctive atmosphere.

"This recognition demonstrates our ability to deliver visual effects solutions in Estonia that meet the highest standards in Hollywood and that we have a global reach," said FrostFX Founder and CEO Marko Post.

"I'm especially proud of our VFX supervisor Eugene Bondar, whose creative vision and technical mastery helped create the iconic atmosphere of Gotham City," Post added.

The 23rd VAS Awards ceremony will take place on 11 February 2025 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.