Thomas FX
140 Riverside Drive West V7H 1T9 North Vancouver, BC, Canada

2021 will be a big year for the local film industry! There are currently 18 new films being planned to shoot in the Okanagan in the new year! A new group of films is expected to create a huge economic impact on the region and bring forth a bunch of new job opportunities.... Read the full article; http://ow.ly/e4ue50CPMiF

Biotech UV Light Technology works to effectively remove the risk of spreading bacteria and viruses, such as COVID-19. Biotech UV works using a light-based technology that inhibits a virus’s chance of reproducing. The UV light wave deactivates the DNA of bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. This deactivation destroys the cell's ability to multiply and further cause disease. We are now the exclusive dealers of this technology in Canada and Europe. Contact us to learn more: http://ow.ly/XUIg50CPMhM

The Revenant is a 2015 American adventure film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. The story tells the tale of Hugh Glass, a legendary frontiersman who is severely injured in a bear attack and is abandoned by his hunting crew. This revenge tale was widely accepted by critics and earned several awards. Our SNO-FX! was used to create a winter setting for the film.... Photo: The Revenant Movie

In a recent announcement, Warner Brothers have made a monumental change in releasing their upcoming films All Seventeen movies scheduled for 2021 will each arrive in theaters and on HBO Max simultaneously. This is the biggest challenge yet to Hollywood’s traditional way of doing business. Read the full article here: http://ow.ly/FCPx50CPMg8

We make our very own patented SNO-FX! and BIO-ASH. These products are used in some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbuster hits, including Vikings, Fargo, and more! Not only are these products the most popular movie props, but they are also biodegradable! Made with food-grade ingredients, our snow and ash products are environmentally safe and reduce waste on film sets. Thomas FX is looking for official distributors of all patented products. Learn more by visiting the website: http://ow.ly/Os5v50CPM9o

We love seeing how our products are brought to life in the films they appear in. Thank you for the kind testimonial and for being loyal customers over the years. For today’s #testimonialtuesday, we feature Kevin Brasham, a special effects supervisor at Walt Disney Imagineering.

Twenty years ago, disappointed by the poor quality of artificial snow products available in our industry, we developed our now Patented SNO-FX! line of Biodegradable artificial snow products. These products are engineered to look and act just like real snow, but made with food-grade materials so they will not harm the environment, actors, or crew members. Our SNO-FX! has since been featured in countless feature films, including The Revenant, The Hateful Eight, and many more!

Biotech UV Light Technology offers an environmentally friendly, efficient method of sanitization. Keep your crew, employees, customers, and clients safe with Biotech UV Light Technology - now available exclusively at Thomas FX. We provide small to large size Biotech equipment for businesses of all sizes and industries. This advanced tech allows large spaces such as film sets, offices, or medical facilities to safely #sanitize and clean surfaces.... Find out how you can increase the safety of your employees by learning more: http://ow.ly/P7Ko50C4tj3.

We are now the exclusive Canadian distributors of the Worksafe PPE Clean Carts! These Worksafe PPE carts are a portable sanitizing stations - ideal for use in Film Studios, Entertainment Venues, and Public Facilities. Each cart is self-contained, completely mobile, and requires no power connection to operate. Help keep cast and crew safe while working on-set in the studio or filming in remote locations. ... Learn more about this sanitary solution: https://www.thomasfx.com/ppe-clean-carts.html

We provide films and movie productions with biodegradable GREEN solutions! Our BIO-ASH is a realistic-looking ash product that is entirely biodegradable. BIO-ASH is non-toxic, non-static, easy to use, and easy to clean up. It’s not a surprise that is a popular product amongst world-renowned directors and filmmakers.... BIO-ASH has been used in many #Hollywood hits including the thrilling production of 2012!. Photo: 2012

Snow is coming - and we’re not talking about the weather! SNO-FX! is in season for holiday films and winter productions. We are the exclusive manufacturers and retailers of SNO-FX! - a biodegradable and environmentally friendly artificial snow. This product has been used to create winter wonderlands for movies, tv shows, and more!... Place your order today: https://bit.ly/3cION1R.

Thank you North Vancouver Chamber for naming Thomas FX as one of your COVID-19 Local Leaders! We appreciate the recognition. Meet the rest of the winners here: https://bit.ly/38IA8nk

For the latest science-based news surrounding the #COVID-19 pandemic, we recommend visiting the Canadian Government website (canada.ca). This resource provides excellent links to current case numbers, financial support, personal health assessments, and helplines that you can call for further assistance. If you are interested in buying sanitization equipment to help keep you and your associates safe, please do not hesitate to call us at 604.929.5455. We can offer a wide variety of COVID-19 prevention precautions and measures.

We're proud to announce that we have won the North Vancouver Chamber's Innovation/Shifting Gears Award! Thank you to the North Vancouver Chamber for this recognition. After a very tough year, we are proud to offer COVID-19 precautionary measures to help Canadian businesses return to work. Thank you to our community for your support and perseverance during these times.

After creating our line of biodegradable snow products, we felt there was room for further improvement. This need for #GREEN products led us to develop a range of BIO ASH - an artificial volcanic ash product, available in many colours and flake sizes. Our BIO ASH is an environmentally friendly, non-toxic, non-static, and easy to clean solution. For these reasons, BIO-ASH has been the choice of many of the world's leading Special Effects Coordinators. You can catch a glimpse of our ash in Avengers: Infinity War, Pompeiii, Shutter Island, as well as The Book Of Eli, and in 2012: Farewell Atlantis.

Are you someone working in or looking to work in the BC film industry? Vancouver Film/TV Props is a great place to start! This group is for people who work in props, build props, buy props, and sometimes work on film sets as well! Help create some of the next Hollywood scenes by making some new connections today!

Say no to harmful store-bought chemical cleaners. Harsh detergents and sanitization sprays are terrible for the environment and promote excessive waste and plastic. To avoid these cleaners, we now carry a line of UV sanitizing equipment, #antiviral sprays, and electrostatic disinfectants. These alternative methods are a recommended way to clean any studio or public facility - making it safe for customers, staff, and the public. Sanitizing sprays are recommended by the CDC t...o prevent the spread of #COVID-19 and other viruses. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/nOTZ50C4t6N.

Established in 1968, Thomas FX has long been acknowledged by the Global Film & Television Industry as a World Leader in high-quality environmentally safe special effects and production supplies! We distribute a unique mix of expendable supplies, pyrotechnics, artificial snow effects, custom breakaway glass, makeup effects, and mechanical effects equipment. If you are looking to purchase a specific product, or are just curious about what we have, contact us today: http://ow.ly/QuWQ50C4t4v

This just in - we now carry Worksafe PPE Clean Carts! The PPE Clean Cart is a trusted safety solution for businesses and industries that require mobile sanitization stations. This cart allows you and your staff to wash hands in every situation, keeping everyone safe and less likely to spread germs.... Clean carts can carry water, soap, cleaning supplies, and more. The carts use foot-powered pumps to reduce touching and enable easy access for everyone. Learn more: http://ow.ly/vmzs50C4sVU

Our products are used in films and television products around the world, but also right here in Vancouver! The latest Season of The 100 has been using our biodegradable SNO-FX! to create a winter landscape. Have you been watching The 100? Find out how our artificial snow can benefit you by visiting our website: https://bit.ly/3cION1R... Photo: The 100

What’s COVID-19 doing to the value of your small business? Liisa Atva looks at the impact that COVID-19 has had on the small business community and the businesses who are looking to turn it around. Read her article and check out the Thomas FX mention: https://bit.ly/3nTDFEF.

We have received many questions regarding our new #antiviral electrostatic spray systems. Electrostatic spray disinfection systems work by turning disinfectant liquid into aerosols, which can then apply a charge to each droplet so that they are attracted to surfaces! These sprays are effective in cleaning surfaces at a variety of facility types, such as healthcare, nursing, schools, offices, sports facilities, and film sets!... If you are interested in purchasing one for your office or facility, please give us a call at 604.929.5455.

Embracing the cold is much easier with our exclusive line of biodegradable snow! Thomas FX is proud to produce our very own SNO-FX! This product provides biodegradable, environmentally friendly artificial snow for movies and film sets around the world. It was even used in the 2015 film, The Revenant, starring Leonardo Dicaprio. Find out how our artificial snow can benefit you by visiting our website: https://bit.ly/3cION1R.... Photo: The Revenant Movie

Keep your employees, customers, and clients safe with the advanced new Biotech UV Light Technology! As the exclusive dealer of #Biotech UV Light Technology, we provide small to large size Biotech equipment for businesses of all sizes. This technology is a smart choice for businesses and industries that are looking to invest in the health of their employees. This advanced tech allows large spaces such as film sets, offices, or medical facilities to safely #sanitize and clean s...urfaces. Find out how you can increase the safety of your employees by learning more: https://bit.ly/3jMVyCW.

Steps you can take to keep your workplace safe for staff, clients, and customers: 1. Put up signage for #handwashing and encourage staff to regularly wash their hands. 2. Place hand sanitizer at all touchpoints and entry areas for both staff and clients.... 3. Invest in #sanitizing equipment such as UV Biotech Light Technology or Antiviral sprays. 4. If sick - stay at home! Make sure that unhealthy people are not invited to the workplace. To learn more about our precautionary equipment and place your order, visit: https://bit.ly/3ieIO5V.

We’re proud members of the SPFX BC: Special Effects Technicians! This group is a great opportunity for people working in the industry or curious about it to network and share experiences. With SPFX BC you can find work, crew members, or buy and sell props. Join the group to see what it’s all about and help support the BC Film community!

Regular store-bought cleaners are harmful to the environment and promote excessive waste. We now carry a line of #antiviral spray - an effective new method of widespread sanitization. These sprays are a recommended way to clean any studio or public facility - making it safe for your customers, staff, and public. Sanitizing sprays are a CDC recommendation for preventing the spread of #COVID-19 and other viruses.... We sell a variety of studio sanitizing chemicals. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2Fz1OhR

Our products are used in films to create scenes from around the world - even Antarctica! Our SNO-FX! was used to create a frozen wasteland in the Disney film, Eight Below. This production extensively used our environmentally friendly artificial snow and ice products to create a realistic arctic backdrop!... Photo: Disney