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Studio Ulster opens virtual production facility in Belfast

The facility combines studio production with technology for creating digital environments.

By Jerry O Brien, Newsroom byline · AI-assisted archive brief·

BBC News NI reported on 19 June 2025 on the opening of Studio Ulster in Belfast. The facility was developed through a partnership involving Belfast Harbour, Ulster University and Northern Ireland Screen.

TVBEurope reported the launch the following day, describing virtual-production tools including real-time engines and in-camera visual effects. These allow filmmakers to combine physical performance with digital settings.

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Sources: BBC News NI; TVBEurope.

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