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Dragons over Kabul

The new Hungarian war action drama is based on the events of the 2021 Operation Shaman Shield, when the Hungarian Defence Forces evacuated hundreds of people from Kabul as the city fell under Taliban control. Told through the perspective of a Hungarian doctor and Hungarian soldiers, the film portrays the human and moral dramas unfolding in a city descending into chaos, as its characters struggle to hold on to the last spark of hope amid the turmoil of war.

Although the story is set in Afghanistan, the film was entirely shot in Hungary, which posed significant visual and logistical challenges for the crew. One of the filmmakers' biggest tasks was to faithfully recreate the Afghan environment and the chaotic scenes at Kabul airport. Visual effects played a key role in achieving this: nearly 600 digitally enhanced shots were used to bring the war-torn setting to life. The appearance of the outdoor locations was further refined and expanded through digital alterations to make the environment feel authentic.

My role: Overall VFX supervisor.
Collaborating with these outstanding companies has been inspiring—the care and artistry they bring to each frame is unmistakable. IonArt, D-Bug Studios, Front VFX, Lampion Pictures, Spectral.

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Supervision

Design and supervision of digital imagery
and computer-generated content

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About Me

The best visual effects are the ones you don't notice—until the moment you're supposed to.

That's been my guiding principle throughout twenty years as a Visual Effects Supervisor. I'm Zoltán Benyó, and I've dedicated my career to crafting invisible magic: the atmospheric detail that shifts a scene's mood, the impossible shot that feels completely natural, the visual world that pulls you deeper into the story.

From intimate independent films to large-scale international productions, I've learned that great VFX isn't about spectacle for its own sake—it's about serving the narrative. This requires constant collaboration: working hand-in-hand with directors to understand their vision, partnering with talented artists to execute it, and coordinating with production teams to make it sustainable.

The technical landscape of VFX evolves constantly, but the fundamentals remain: artistry, precision, and problem-solving. Every project teaches me something new, and after two decades, that sense of discovery still drives me forward.

Beyond my work on individual films, I'm passionate about strengthening the broader creative community—mentoring emerging talent, pushing technical innovation, and helping establish the local industry as a competitive force internationally.

I offer end-to-end VFX expertise: digital content design, strategic project bidding, team leadership, local resource optimization, and production planning. My approach combines creative vision with practical execution to deliver results that elevate your project.

Get in Touch

zoltan.benyo@digitalapes.com

+36 20 9117118

Budapest, Hungary