September 2, 2025 - OC3 Entertainment, pioneers in audio-driven facial animation and creators of the industry-standard FaceFX suite, is proud to announce that its assets have been acquired by Speech Graphics, the market leader in facial animation technology.
With this transition, OC3’s proven tools and innovations will join forces with Speech Graphics’ cutting-edge technology to deliver powerful new solutions for creating lifelike digital performances.
As part of the acquisition, Jamie Redmond, CTO and co-founder of OC3 Entertainment, has joined Speech Graphics and will continue to develop and support the existing FaceFX products as well as bringing his expertise and knowledge to Speech Graphics’ award-winning facial animation solutions. On the acquisition Jamie commented:
“Joining forces with Speech Graphics marks an exciting new chapter for FaceFX and for me personally. We’ve always shared a deep commitment to pushing the boundaries of facial animation technology, and this partnership allows us to combine our strengths to serve our customers better than ever. I’m looking forward to continuing support for FaceFX while contributing to the next generation of innovation at Speech Graphics.”
Gregor Hofer, CEO and co-founder of Speech Graphics said:
"Speech Graphics’ acquisition of FaceFX unites two leaders in facial animation. Together, we’re delivering the most powerful solution for lifelike, emotionally rich digital characters and raising the bar for the future of facial animation.”
This partnership ensures that the FaceFX legacy—and the vibrant community that has grown around it—will continue to thrive and evolve. By combining OC3’s foundation with Speech Graphics’ leadership, the future of character animation will reach new heights of realism, scalability, and emotional expression.
Read the full press release here