Sohonet and BIND Studio Forge Strategic Partnership to Optimise VFX Workflows

Sohonet, the global leader in collaboration solutions and connectivity for the media and entertainment industry, and BIND Studio, a trailblazer in visual effects production technology, are excited to announce a strategic partnership that brings together Sohonet’s FileRunner and ClearView Flex with BIND Studio’s comprehensive platform, to deliver a powerful solution that streamlines collaboration for VFX teams.

"By integrating Sohonet’s advanced collaboration suite with BIND Studio’s innovative cloud platform, we’re introducing a game-changing solution for distributed VFX teams,” said Sohonet CPO Erik Strauss. “This partnership ensures seamless, secure, and efficient workflows, allowing creative professionals to channel their energy into artistry while we handle the complexities of their collaboration technology."

Accelerating File Transfers for VFX 

To meet the ever-growing need for speed and security in the VFX industry, BIND Studio has integrated Sohonet’s FileRunner into its visionary software platform. FileRunner will serve as the critical file transport engine—moving files securely, seamlessly, and quickly between users throughout the VFX workflow—empowering artists, production teams, visual effects vendors, and studios to focus on creativity and storytelling while delivering top-tier visual effects.

Enhancing Remote Reviews for VFX

Complementing its file transfer solution, BIND Studio’s cloud-native platform, powered by AWS is now enhanced with the newly virtualised version of Sohonet’s real-time review platform, ClearView Flex. This integration enables remote teams to conduct high-quality colour and frame accurate VFX reviews quickly — accelerating workflows and streamlining production.

A Partnership Built on Innovation and Reliability
“At BIND Studio, our aim is to simplify the complexities of VFX production. Our partnership with Sohonet, renowned for its innovative collaboration suite and trusted reputation in the media and entertainment industry, is a natural fit. By integrating both FileRunner and ClearView Flex into our platform, we’re enabling our clients to focus on creativity and storytelling while streamlining every stage of the production workflow,” said Jason Fotter, Founder of BIND Studio.

“This partnership leverages the strengths of both companies to streamline VFX workflows,” said Erik Strauss, Chief Product Officer at Sohonet. “By combining our advanced collaboration suite with BIND Studio’s cutting-edge cloud platform, we deliver a secure and efficient solution that empowers distributed VFX teams, to focus on creativity while technology handles the complexities of their collaboration.”

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About Sohonet

Sohonet connects storytellers with an Emmy®-winning suite of collaboration tools to seamlessly navigate production from start to finish. From pre-production through post-production and distribution, Sohonet ensures a connected and collaborative experience, empowering creatives to work together as if they were in the same room, regardless of distance. With an extensive toolkit including remote collaboration, file transfer, production asset management, and a private media network, Sohonet is dedicated to understanding and enhancing its customers' workflows, fostering effortless collaboration among creatives worldwide. To learn more, visit: https://www.sohonet.com/ 

About BIND Studio

BIND Studio is a dynamic cloud-based platform built to streamline visual effects production for teams of any size. Developed by Visual Effects industry professionals, BIND provides a complete end to end Visual effects solution, without the need for expensive hardware or complex infrastructure. With custom automations and deep integration with tools like Nuke, Flow Production Tracking, Houdini, AWS Deadline Cloud, FileRunner, and ClearView Flex,  BIND simplifies every step of the Visual Effects pipeline. Founded by 25-year industry veteran Jason Fotter, BIND enables teams to launch quickly, collaborate remotely, and deliver high-quality visual effects at scale. To learn more, visit: https://www.bind.studio