As an on-set VFX supervisor, compositor, and commercial director, I bring extensive experience in films, TV series, commercials, and special venues worldwide. Recognized as a natural leader and team player, I foster collaborative environments where communication flows effortlessly. My dedication to continuous learning propels me to stay at the forefront of industry trends and technologies, prioritizing conflict resolution and embracing a 'no ego' attitude that underscores teamwork and collective success. I proudly serve as a board member of the Visual Effects Society NY. I am passionate about educating and mentoring aspiring professionals in the field. Moreover, I am fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and hold dual citizenship in Spain and the United States.

Manuel Rey Gonzalez

As an on-set VFX supervisor, compositor, and commercial director, I bring extensive experience in films, TV series, commercials, and special venues worldwide. Recognized as a natural leader and team player, I foster collaborative environments where communication flows effortlessly. My dedication to continuous learning propels me to stay at the forefront of industry trends and technologies, prioritizing conflict resolution and embracing a 'no ego' attitude that underscores teamwork and collective success. I proudly serve as a board member of the Visual Effects Society NY. I am passionate about educating and mentoring aspiring professionals in the field. Moreover, I am fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and hold dual citizenship in Spain and the United States.

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As an on-set VFX supervisor, compositor, and commercial director, I bring extensive experience in films, TV series, commercials, and special venues worldwide. Recognized as a natural leader and team player, I foster collaborative environments where communication flows effortlessly. My dedication to continuous learning propels me to stay at the forefront of industry trends and technologies, prioritizing conflict resolution and embracing a ‘no ego’ attitude that underscores teamwork and collective success.

I proudly serve as a board member of the Visual Effects Society NY. I am passionate about educating and mentoring aspiring professionals in the field. Moreover, I am fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and hold dual citizenship in Spain and the United States.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Compositor at The Pack Studio
August 31, 2025 - August 31, 2025
TV Series, Hidden Assets
Senior Compositor at Antípodas Film Lab SL
July 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Film, 9 Lunas
Senior compositor at Leitmotif LTD
April 30, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Project under NDA
Senior compositor at SP Post
November 30, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Hyundai IONIQ 5 2025 commercial for Brasil
Senior Compositor at Loom Post
October 31, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Film, Hostage (temp name), Mocro Maffia S06, Dood Spoor S03
Senior Compositor at UFX Studios
October 31, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Film, Les boules de Noël, Coincés dans l'Atlas
VFX Consultant at Mojo VFX
August 31, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Observed how projects were dealt, and designed a comprehensive workflow to bring the studio into a more efficient unit.
Compositor at Assembly
August 31, 2023 - August 31, 2023
TV Series, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Ripley
Compositor at Zoic
April 30, 2023 - April 30, 2023
TV Series, Warrior
Lead Compositor at Crafty Apes
March 31, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Where the Crawdads Sing; Hometeam; The Girl from Plainville; The Menu; Ultra-Violet & Black Scorpion; Mike; Spoiler Alert; Tulsa King; Alaska Daily; Rustin; City on Fire
Compositor at The Molecule
August 31, 2021 - August 31, 2021
TV shows: Harlem; Hetty Feather; Lincoln Lawyer; Other Two; The Bad Witch; Billions; Curb Your Enthusiasm; Gossip Girl; P-Valley
VFX Supervisor at Doludizgin Films
January 31, 2019 - January 31, 2019
Documentary The Siege of Kut al Amara
Director TV commercial at Nuhoğlu Inşaat
May 31, 2017 - May 31, 2017
Cub es Ankara
Director TV commercial at EGE Yapi
September 30, 2017 - September 30, 2017
EGE Yapi Yedikule
On Set VFX Supervisor at YDA Holding
November 30, 2017 - November 30, 2017
Commercial YDA Center
Architectural Visualization Director at DAP Inşaat
January 31, 2017 - January 31, 2017
Projects: DAP Istanbul Marina, DAP Adam Kule and DAP Teras
Teacher/Adjunct Professor at Yeditepe University
September 30, 2020 - September 30, 2020
Developed the Master Program for Interactive Design; taught in Fine Arts and Visual Communication; built an interactive lab
Architectural Visualization Director at Istanbul
February 29, 2016 - February 29, 2016
Metropol Shopping Mall project
Director TV commercial at Agency Fakulte
November 30, 2015 - November 30, 2015
Ofton Inşaat - Elysium Art Şişli
Table Top Director at Agency Vietnam
June 30, 2015 - June 30, 2015
Torku chocolate milk
Architectural Visualization Director at Doga Inşaat
February 28, 2015 - February 28, 2015
PRUVA 34 Bakirköy
Architectural Visualization Director at Selimoğlu Group
September 30, 2014 - September 30, 2014
BusInst and Cengelköy Park
Architectural Visualization Director at Agency Vietnam
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Tavros Holding - Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy
Director TV commercial at Agency Vietnam
August 31, 2013 - August 31, 2013
Molfix (Mix live action 3D Baby commercial)
Post-Production Supervisor at Agency Vietnam
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Ofton Inşaat - Serene Kandilli
Senior Compositor at Atomo VFX
April 30, 2011 - April 30, 2011
Commercial Rede Insinuante
VFX Supervisor at Boyut Film
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Film: Five Minarets in New York
VFX Supervisor at Imaj Istanbul
September 30, 2010 - September 30, 2010
VFX Supervisor for the entire facility
Post Production Supervisor / Senior Compositor at Niles Creative
April 30, 2010 - April 30, 2010
Projects: Comcast LED wall, Seasons Show, Comcast Winter 3D Show, Lights of Liberty at Liberty Museum in Philadelphia
Compositor at Brainstorm Digital
May 31, 2009 - May 31, 2009
Films: The Limits of Control, Julie and Julia & Duplicity
Post Production Supervisor / Senior Compositor at Niles Creative
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Comcast Christmas Show; 5K 3D material on LED wall
Content Developer/Technical Director/Post Production Supervisor at Project 26 LLC
June 30, 2008 - June 30, 2008
Comcast “10 million Pixels Experience” on the world's largest LED screen
VFX Supervisor - Technical Director at Niles Creative
June 30, 2008 - June 30, 2008
Projects: Comcast LED Wall (10 million pixels) – the highest resolution LED wall
VFX and SFX Supervisor. Senior Compositor at The Evil Eye Production
November 30, 2007 - November 30, 2007
Film: Last Looks
Producer - Partner at Markefxs Inc
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Commercials for the Turkey Minister of Culture and Tourism
Senior Compositor at Brainstorm Digital
May 31, 2007 - May 31, 2007
Films: The Brave One; Hot Rod
Revision of graphics package at Yale University
November 30, 2006 - November 30, 2006
Documentary: Sidewalk
On Set VFX Supervisor at TV Globo Ltda
May 31, 2006 - May 31, 2006
JK TV Mini-Series (50 episodes)
On Set VFX Supervisor at Bang Filmes e Produções
November 30, 2005 - November 30, 2005
Embarque Imediato
Senior Compositor at Big Film Design
August 31, 2005 - August 31, 2005
Films: Chicago; Analyze That; It Runs in the Family; 25th Hour
On Set VFX Supervisor - Senior Compositor at The Molecule
November 30, 2004 - November 30, 2004
TV Series: Rescue Me and other projects
Compositor at Markefxs Inc
June 30, 2005 - June 30, 2005
Projects: ABC-ESPN NBA playoffs, ESPN NBA finals + TV graphics
Title Designer at Yale University
April 30, 2005 - April 30, 2005
Documentary: Sidewalk
Visual Effects Artist at Paul Pfeiffer, Media Artist
October 31, 2004 - October 31, 2004
Projects: Caryatid; Pier and Ocean 2004 (Guggenheim Museum collection)
Title Designer / Senior Compositor at Showtime
October 31, 2004 - October 31, 2004
Film: Sucker Free City
Compositor - 3D - Editor at Markefxs Inc
December 31, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Projects: ABC, Extreme Makeover Special Edition, ESPN NBA, others
Lead Visual Effects Artist at Guava
September 30, 2003 - September 30, 2003
Sinatra: His Voice, His World, His Way
Senior Compositor at Big Film Design
August 31, 2002 - August 31, 2002
Films: Chicago; etc.
Senior Compositor at Colossalvision
December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Projects: Sharp Aquos, Liberty Trust, The Comcast Building in Philadelphia
Senior Digital Compositor - Technical Director at MX - Art in Motion
November 30, 2002 - November 30, 2002
Projects: ESPN Sunday Night Football, etc.
On Set VFX Supervisor at Luna Ray Films
May 31, 2001 - May 31, 2001
Film: A Huey P. Newton Story
On Set VFX Supervisor at Cannery Filmworks
November 30, 2001 - November 30, 2001
Film: Winning Girls Through Psychic Mind Control

Education

FXPHD Member at Online
January 1, 2018 - November 10, 2025
Post Production for Motion Pictures and Television Certificate at UCLA Extension Program for Motion Pictures and Television
January 1, 1991 - November 10, 2025
Editing Program at Escuela International de Cine y TV San Antonio de los Baños
January 1, 1989 - November 10, 2025
EICTV at Gabriel Garcia Marquez' Film School
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
B.A. in Journalism at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC - RJ)
January 1, 1988 - November 10, 2025

Qualifications

FXPHD Membership
January 1, 2018 - November 10, 2025
Post Production for Motion Pictures and Television Certificate - UCLA Extension
January 1, 1991 - November 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Telecommunications
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