Pacificwest Special Effects

06/10/2026

A great film to have worked on, especially working for director Aaron Sorkin, looking forward to the film’s release.

‘The Social Reckoning’ Trailer: Jeremy Strong Is Mark Zuckerberg in Aaron Sorkin's 'Social Network' Sequel https://variety.com/2026/film/news/social-reckoning-trailer-jeremy-strong-mark-zuckerberg-1236626411/

05/26/2026

On this in the USA, we are remembering the soldiers who dedicated their lives fighting for their country, even our young Canadian men who crossed the border and put on an American uniform to fight for freedom and democracy.

This is the loosely based back story to our short film ROBERT, and the outcome of the trauma of war.

SPFX and produced by Tony Lazarowich and directed and produced by Gina Lazarowich. So many incredible talent and crew stepped forward for our little film, starring as Robert and shot on Bowen Island where we turned a location into Vietnam.

Here is our official trailer:

04/09/2026

Some of our gags in there!

03/11/2026

Snow Business paper snow in stock ❄️

Along with our 3 Krendl machine package rentals for snow dressing applications. Snow sheet and snow blanket as well are in stock, in fact, we have a sh*t-ton of snow products ❄️ 👍🏻

…call or text Ed for a quote (604)879-2959

02/21/2026

For sale: CARGO TRAILER 8’x20’ w/ custom built racks and shelves. Roof carry rack, Tongue fuel cage, rear barn door entry, side door entry.

Includes: 20’ trailer, rear barn door, side entry door, roof-side carry racking, checker plate flooring, steel shelf racking with wood shelves, 3 tool boxes, custom counter work space, multiple electrical 110V outlets, 60 Amp main breaker, fully insulated, 110V LED strip lighting, 12V lighting, strengthened walls, e-track rails, pyrotechnic magazine.

$25,000 OBO

02/17/2026

We are having a shop SPRING CLEANING SPFX SALE:

(finally!) we are clearing out used tools and equipment to make room for new rental equipment and expendables for our store (no we are not moving/closing/Tony retiring 🙄 lol):

DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 2026
TIME: 12 NOON TO 4:30 PM
PLACE: Pacwest FX Shop
3333 Ardingley Ave, Burnaby

Here are some of the items for sale:

- vehicle nitrogen cannons (two complete packages and parts)
- jump / kicker ramp
- vehicle decelerator
- 'Rigid' pipe threader with stand and dies
- 'Matt Sweeney' flying blocks - singles and doubles
- smoke / fog machines
- rope bollards - various sizes
- cargo trailer / set package
- air knives
- rotary pyro firing boards
- 'Hovair' vehicle lifting pad package
- explosive day mags
- water totes - 250 gallon
- rigging equipment
- cable tirfors
- sheet metal bender
- aluminum box truss
..plus a ton more stuff! After 34 years in the same location we gotta make room for stock, come get some great deals on well maintained equipment (and expendables).

(**Please note- this sale is for professional SPFX/Props/Buyers/etc only, NOT open to the public**)

02/03/2026

It’s not often these days you get to blow up an entire building while simultaneously flipping a full-size motorhome into a pond in real time 👊🏻

A scene from our pyro work on

01/10/2026

Proud to have been a part of the ‘The Social Reckoning’ with Aaron Sorkin, amazing director to work with.

2026 is shaping up to be a massive year at the movies 🍿