South Africa, Feb. 19 -- The video, a cinematic tribute to The Matrix that showcases SA's technical skill, talent and expertise in post-production, is more than just a high-profile project, Beautiful Scars is proof that South African talent can deliver Hollywood-calibre work at a competitive rate.

Full-scale collaboration

Originally brought on to create behind-the-scenes content, The Refinery soon found itself entrusted with the full post requirements of the video, directed by Bad Boys 3 & 4 filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah.

The decision to consolidate the entire process under one roof was a strategic one.

"Because we offer top-tier, full-service post-production, it made sense to hand this over to one company that could do it...