Deadpool & Wolverine
Production Company: Marvel Studios
Distributor: Walt Disney Studios
Format: Feature Film
Year: 2024
Production VFX Supervisor: Swen Gillberg
Production VFX Producer: Lisa Marra
Key Vendor Supervisors / Vendor Leads:
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ILM: Vincent Papaix (ILM VFX Supervisor), Josiane Fradette (ILM VFX Producer)
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Framestore: Matthew Twyford (Framestore VFX Supervisor — major shot work)
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Rising Sun Pictures: Jamie Macdougall (RSP VFX Supervisor)
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Wētā FX: Daniel Macarin (VFX Supervisor — animation & facial work)
Role — Additional 2nd Unit Supervisor
On Deadpool & Wolverine, I worked as an Additional 2nd Unit Supervisor, supporting the execution of action-heavy and VFX-driven sequences while maintaining continuity, safety, and efficient coordination across second unit shoots.
Key Responsibilities
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Supported second unit direction and daily shoot operations
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Coordinated between camera, stunts, VFX, special effects and safety teams
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Managed schedule flow, setups, and scene transitions for second unit shoots
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Maintained continuity between main unit and second unit sequences
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Assisted with real-time problem solving on high-intensity action days
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Supported data capture and handover for VFX-heavy material
Notable Contributions
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Supported complex stunt and action sequences
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Helped maintain continuity across multi-unit action shoots
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Contributed to keeping production on schedule under tight turnarounds
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Maintained clear communication between departments during high-pressure days
Skills Demonstrated
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Second unit production workflow
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Stunt & action sequence coordination
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VFX-driven shoot operations
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Set logistics & scheduling
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On-set problem solving
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Cross-department communication
Outcome
Deadpool & Wolverine was delivered as a large-scale Marvel feature, with second unit sequences captured efficiently and consistently for seamless integration into the final film.