Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films

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Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films/EFO Films, previously known as Emmett/Furla Films and Oasis Ventures Entertainment separately, was an American film and television production and financing company founded by Randall Emmett and George Furla in 1998.

On January 28, 2020, following numerous allegations of workplace misconduct, various lawsuits and the bankruptcy of its parent, MoviePass, EFO was dissolved as a result, though both Emmett and Furla continued to jointly produce films under the company name up until 2023.

1st Logo (April 1, 2003-April 8, 2008)

Visuals: On a black background, a lightened blue box appears. It faces its light to the screen as it expands, and later reveals the letters "E" and two "F"s. The text "EMMETT/FURLA" appears above. Meanwhile, the light of the box dims as it reveals the normal logo, with the letters white, and some blue gradient boxes seen next to the bottom of the "F"s. The spaced out "FILMS" also appears below. The gradient boxes flash.

Variant: A shortened version exists.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: None or the closing theme to the movie/TV program.

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Media Title Date(s) of Release Additional Note(s)
Blind Horizon
December 16, 2003
 
Control
December 7, 2004
 
16 Blocks
March 3, 2006
 
The Wicker Man
November 1, 2006
 
The Contract
October 9, 2006
 
Finding Rin Tin Tin
August 15, 2007
 


2nd Logo (January 4, 2011-September 21, 2012)

Visuals: On a white background, there is a dark gray box containing the "EFF" symbol with fully visible letters and boxes. The text "EMMETT/FURLA" and "FILMS" are placed respectively above and below the box.

Variants:

  • On Lay the Favorite, the text is removed.
  • A custom variant was seen on Catch.44, where the bars are red and the letters are completely white.
  • On End of Watch, the logo is placed on a black background and zooms in.

Technique: A still graphic.

Audio: None.

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Media Title Date(s) of Release Additional Note(s)
Gun
July 30, 2010
 
Catch .44
December 9, 2011
 
Lay the Favorite
January 21, 2012
 
End of Watch
September 8, 2012
 


3rd Logo (January 18, 2013-October 8, 2021)

Visuals: There is an industrial zone with a huge city behind it, at sunset. The camera moves down to the rails, as a train moves in. When the camera gets closer to the train, it turns to its side, as the paint of the train reveals some blue lines, and the background changes to black. The blue line moves while the letters "E", "F" and "F" are shown thanks to the fast movement of the lines. The whole logo is revealed after the lines disappear, with the blue gradient boxes next to the "F"s, just like the previous one.

Variants:

  • There's also a still variant.
  • A later variant has an "O" (which stands for Oasis) replacing the second "F". Also, one of the boxes has been moved to the "E".

Technique: CGI.

Audio: An ominous beat, followed by train chugging sounds, ending with an ominous synth tune. Otherwise, the opening theme of the movie.

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Media Title Date(s) of Release Additional Note(s)
Broken City
January 18, 2013
Debut appearance
Escape Plan
July 18, 2013
 
2 Guns
July 30, 2013
Final film to bear the original "EFF" logo
Lone Survivor
November 12, 2013
First film to bear "EFO" logo variant following joint venture with Oasis.
Inconceivable
June 30, 2017
 
Survive the Game
October 8, 2021
Final appearance; lastly used following company's bankruptcy and dissolution in 2020.


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