Wētā Workshop

Wētā Workshop is a New Zealand creative studio and special effects house based in Miramar, Wellington. It is privately owned by co-founders, Sir Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger. It is independent from Wētā FX (formerly Wētā Digital), a separate company specialising in digital visual effects, and owned by filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson.

Wētā Workshop provides concept design and physical special effects for film and television. The studio became well known for its Academy Award-winning work on The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.

Beyond its film and television contributions, the company has diversified into video game development, immersive experiences, concept designs, the production of board games and books, creation of large-scale public sculptures, and manufacture of high-end collectibles for fans. It also operates visitor attractions in Wellington and Auckland.