2D/DFX/VFX Supervisor
Vfx Operationnal Excellence
Nicolas.Bruno.pro@gmail.com
CA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruno-nicolas/
Vfx Operationnal Excellence
Nicolas.Bruno.pro@gmail.com
CA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruno-nicolas/
Bruno Nicolas
Bruno Nicolas is a French visual effects supervisor and filmmaker with nearly two decades of international experience spanning Europe and Hollywood. He has contributed to more than 100 film and television projects, including acclaimed VFX-driven productions such as Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and Mickey 17, as well as award-winning films recognized at prestigious events such as the Berlin International Film Festival, the Cannes Film Festival, and the César Awards. His expertise spans all aspects of filmmaking, from pre-production and on-set supervision to post-production, seamlessly blending artistic vision with technical precision.
A graduate in film directing and production, Bruno's creative journey began with early training at prestigious art schools in Paris. He developed a strong foundation in classical painting techniques and modern artistic practices, blending fine arts expertise with advanced digital tools. This unique combination has enabled him to craft visually stunning, photo-realistic effects for both independent productions and major blockbusters.
Bruno has collaborated with globally renowned studios and led multidisciplinary teams worldwide. His leadership, adaptability, and commitment to delivering high-quality visuals under tight deadlines have earned him recognition across the industry. As a member of the prestigious Visual Effects Society (VES), Bruno remains at the forefront of innovation, continually exploring new ways to integrate VFX into compelling storytelling.
- IMDb mini biography by: Cinema Laureates
Work Experience
Supervisor in Europe for 8 years, I contributed to 28 films, and my 6 years in Hollywood as a 2D Supervisor2024 - Present – VFX Operational Excellence – Managing Director
2024 - Present – Orphea inc – Art Director
2025 - FOLKS – 2D Supervisor
2023 - 2025 – ISART DIGITAL Montréal – VFX and Compositing Teacher
2025 - Rodeo FX – 2D Supervisor
2024 - Union Visual Effects – 2D Supervisor
2022 - DNEG – 2D Supervisor
2022 - MPC – 2D Supervisor
2019 - Framestore – Lead Compositor
2016 - Umedia VFX & Finishing – VFX Supervisor
2015 - Benuts – VFX Supervisor
2015 - Method Animation – Client VFX Supervisor (On Set)
2011 - LuxDigital – VFX Supervisor & Operations Manager
2007 - BeDigital – Lead Compositing / VFX Artist
Film Credits
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 – 2D Supervisor: Folks – 2025Mickey 17 – Compositing supervisor: DNEG – 2025
Skeleton Crew – 2D Supervisor: DNEG – TV Series – 2024–2025 – 2 episodes
The Franchise – Lead 2D – TV Series – 2024 – 7 episodes
Time Bandits – Supervisor compositing: DNEG – TV Series – 2024 – 10 episodes
Borderlands – Visual effects artist: DNEG – 2024
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver – Visual effects artist – 2024
Argylle – Visual effects 2D supervisor: MPC – 2024
The Gilded Age – Supervisor 2D: DNEG – TV Series – 2023 – 8 episodes
Slumberland – Lead compositor: Framestore – 2022
Hustle – Visual effects artist: Framestore – 2022
Red Notice – Compositor: Framestore – 2021
Tom & Jerry – Visual effects artist: Framestore – 2021
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey – Visual effects artist: Framestore – 2020
Project Power – Digital artist: Framestore – 2020
Jumbo – Visual effects artist – 2020
His Dark Materials – Visual effects artist: Framestore – TV Series – 2019 – 8 episodes
Lady and the Tramp – Visual effects artist: Framestore (uncredited) – 2019
The Spy – Visual effects artist – TV Mini Series – 2019 – 6 episodes
The Aeronauts – Visual effects artist: Framestore – 2019
The Room – Visual effects artist – 2019
Eden – Compositor – TV Mini Series – 2019 – 1 episode
The Crimson Rivers – Visual effects supervisor – TV Series – 2018 – 1 episode
Where Hands Touch – Additional VFX supervisor: Umedia – 2018
My Brilliant Friend – Visual effects supervisor – TV Series – 2018 – 2 episodes
The Aspern Papers – VFX supervisor: Umedia – 2018
Swimming with Men – VFX Supervisor: Umedia – 2018
Mad Mom – Superviseur VFX Plateau: Umedia – 2018
Little Tickles – VFX Supervisor: Umedia – 2018
Stars 80, la suite – Sequence supervisor: Umedia – 2017
Promise at Dawn – Lead digital compositor: Umedia – 2017
Seven & Me – Visual effects supervisor – TV Series – 2017 – 24 episodes
I Kill Giants – Visual effects artist: Umedia – 2017
What Happened to Monday – Lead digital compositor: Umedia – 2017
Hostile – Visual effects supervisor – 2017
Overdrive – Sequence supervisor: Umedia – 2017
Vengance – Visual effects supervisor – Short – 2016
Ma famille t'adore déjà – Visual effects artist – 2016
The Exception – Compositor: Umedia VFX – 2016
Tamara – Visual effects artist: Umedia – 2016
Up for Love – Visual effects supervisor: benuts – 2016
La tour 2 contrôle infernale – Visual effects artist – 2016
The Crew – Visual effects supervisor: Benuts – 2015
Elise's Secret – Visual effects artist – TV Mini Series – 2015 – 3 episodes
Colonia – Visual effects supervisor: LuxDigital – 2015
The New Adventures of Aladdin – Visual effects artist – 2015
The Assistant – Visual effects supervisor – 2015
The Brand New Testament – Visual effects supervisor: luxDIGITAL – 2015
La vie devant elles – Visual effects supervisor – TV Series – 2015 – 2 episodes
Leo Mattei - Special Unit – Visual effects supervisor – TV Series – 2014 – 2 episodes
The Clearstream Affair – Visual effects supervisor – 2014
Disappeared in Winter – Visual effects supervisor – 2014
SMS – Visual effects artist – 2014
Smart Ass – Visual effects artist – 2014
Divin enfant – Visual effects supervisor – 2014
Clownwise – Visual effects supervisor: luxdigital – 2013
Unicorn: Ginger Ninja – Visual effects supervisor – Video – 2013
Victor Young Perez – Visual effects artist – 2013
Le grand méchant loup – Visual effects artist – 2013
Adieu Paris – Visual effects supervisor – 2013
Demi-soeur – Visual effects artist – 2013
Me, Myself and Mum – Visual effects artist – 2013
Mood Indigo – Visual effects artist – 2013
Jappeloup – Visual effects artist – 2013
Billy and Buddy – Visual effects supervisor: luxdigital – 2013
Maison close – Visual effects artist – TV Series – 2013 – 3 episodes
Arrêtez-moi – Visual effects supervisor – 2013
What the Day Owes the Night – Visual effects artist – 2012
Bowling – Visual effects artist – 2012
Arrête de pleurer Pénélope – Visual effects – 2012
HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami – Visual effects artist – 2012
Alexandra David-Néel: J'irai au pays des neiges – Visual effects artist – TV Movie – 2012
La clinique de l'amour! – Visual effects supervisor – 2012
Ma première fois – Visual effects artist – 2012
Neighbor Neighbor – Visual effects artist – Short – 2011
Hollywoo – Visual effects artist – 2011
Les Lyonnais – Visual effects artist – 2011
Headwinds – Visual effects artist – 2011
De Force – Visual effects supervisor – 2011
Les combattants de l'ombre - Des résistants européens contre le nazisme – Visual effects artist – TV Series – 2011 – 1 episode
When Pigs Have Wings – Visual effects artist – 2011
The Source – Visual effects artist – 2011
Invasive – Visual effects artist – TV Movie – 2011
His Mother's Eyes – Visual effects artist – 2011
The Night Clerk – Visual effects artist – 2011
Jo's Boy – Digital artist – 2011
Nobody Else But You – Visual effects artist – 2011
L'antivirus – Visual effects artist – Short – 2010
A View of Love – Visual effects artist – 2010
Second Chance – Digital artist – 2010
Point Blank – Visual effects artist – 2010
Bacon on the Side – Visual effects – 2010
Black Venus – Visual effects artist – 2010
Hitler in Hollywood – Digital artist – 2010
Copacabana – Visual effects artist – 2010
Amélie au pays des Bodin's – Visual effects – 2010
Christopher Roth – Visual effects artist – 2010
Bus Palladium – Visual effects artist – 2010
Double enquête – Digital artist – TV Movie – 2010
The Concert – Flame artist – 2009
Unter Bauern – Visual effects artist – 2009
Holy Money – Visual effects artist – 2009
Humans – Visual effects artist – 2009
Un barrage contre le Pacifique – Visual effects artist – 2008
Vinyan – Visual effects artist – 2008
Skills & Titles
Key Highlights:- Filmography with 103 VFX credits, and even more upcoming projects.
- Skilled in both on-set and post-production VFX supervision, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish.
- Renowned for creating photorealistic visuals on AAA projects, supported by a keen eye for detail and an analytical mindset.
- Expertise in project management, consistently aligning VFX work with budgets and timelines.
- Proficient in nodal compositing and 2D imagery techniques, including perspective and focal adjustments.
- Experienced in the full project lifecycle : from bidding, pre-production, and shooting to post-production ensuring impeccable execution at every stage.
- Fourteen years of experience in recruitment, training, and mentoring, fostering a culture of growth and excellence within teams.
Strong leadership and management, promoting collaboration and innovation.
- Analytical mindset for process evaluation and optimization, enhancing project outcomes.
- Highly adaptive to industry trends and challenges, staying at the forefront of innovation.
- Decisive, with a proven ability to deliver timely and effective solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, building strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Extensive professional network, reflecting deep industry connections.
- Persistent problem-solver, always striving for solutions in complex situations.
