Deadpool & Wolvernine

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:

  • ILM: Vincent Papaix (ILM VFX Supervisor), Josiane Fradette (ILM VFX Producer)
  • Framestore: Matthew Twyford (Framestore VFX Supervisor — major shot work)
  • Rising Sun Pictures: Jamie Macdougall (RSP VFX Supervisor)
  • 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

  • Supported second unit direction and daily shoot operations
  • Coordinated between camera, stunts, VFX, special effects and safety teams
  • Managed schedule flow, setups, and scene transitions for second unit shoots
  • Maintained continuity between main unit and second unit sequences
  • Assisted with real-time problem solving on high-intensity action days
  • Supported data capture and handover for VFX-heavy material

Notable Contributions

  • Supported complex stunt and action sequences
  • Helped maintain continuity across multi-unit action shoots
  • Contributed to keeping production on schedule under tight turnarounds
  • Maintained clear communication between departments during high-pressure days

Skills Demonstrated

  • Second unit production workflow
  • Stunt & action sequence coordination
  • VFX-driven shoot operations
  • Set logistics & scheduling
  • On-set problem solving
  • 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.