Hi, I’m Cristian Spagnuolo, a VFX/CG Supervisor with over two decades of experience in CGI and visual effects. I’ve led teams on commercials, feature films, TV series, and animation, consistently delivering visually compelling results with meticulous attention to detail. I’m passionate about innovation and collaboration, and I love driving new tools and efficient workflows to improve quality and speed. I enjoy mentoring junior artists, coordinating across departments, and turning imaginative concepts into production-ready visuals while maintaining a friendly, constructive team dynamic.

Cristian Spagnuolo

Hi, I’m Cristian Spagnuolo, a VFX/CG Supervisor with over two decades of experience in CGI and visual effects. I’ve led teams on commercials, feature films, TV series, and animation, consistently delivering visually compelling results with meticulous attention to detail. I’m passionate about innovation and collaboration, and I love driving new tools and efficient workflows to improve quality and speed. I enjoy mentoring junior artists, coordinating across departments, and turning imaginative concepts into production-ready visuals while maintaining a friendly, constructive team dynamic.

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Hi, I’m Cristian Spagnuolo, a VFX/CG Supervisor with over two decades of experience in CGI and visual effects. I’ve led teams on commercials, feature films, TV series, and animation, consistently delivering visually compelling results with meticulous attention to detail.

I’m passionate about innovation and collaboration, and I love driving new tools and efficient workflows to improve quality and speed. I enjoy mentoring junior artists, coordinating across departments, and turning imaginative concepts into production-ready visuals while maintaining a friendly, constructive team dynamic.

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Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

VFX & CG Supervisor at Blackmamba3D
October 1, 2002 - Present
Self-employed providing VFX supervision and 3D generalist TD services to diverse clients worldwide, delivering high-quality visuals on a flexible, project-by-project basis.
Senior 3D Generalist - Lighting & Rendering TD at Framestore
November 1, 2011 - September 15, 2025
Led lighting and rendering TD tasks for high-end projects, ensuring efficient production and high visual quality in a fast-paced environment.
Senior 3D Generalist - Lighting & Rendering TD at Pixomondo
May 1, 2012 - September 15, 2025
Contributed as a senior 3D generalist focusing on lighting and rendering during Shanghai-based productions.
CG Supervisor at Digital District
April 1, 2017 - September 15, 2025
CG supervisor leading pipeline improvements and supervising teams for Montreal-based projects.
CG Supervisor at MELS
September 1, 2017 - September 15, 2025
CG supervisor delivering high-quality shots and coordinating with production on schedules.
CG Supervisor at MPC
February 1, 2019 - September 15, 2025
CG supervisor on high-profile projects, overseeing CG production, tool development, and facial tracking integration.
CG Supervisor at MillFim
June 1, 2020 - September 15, 2025
Supervised a team of CG artists for an animated series, refining production pipelines and creative direction.
VFX/CG Supervisor at L'Atelier Animation
September 1, 2021 - September 15, 2025
Supervised teams to deliver high-quality VFX for movies and TV series; implemented workflows to optimize production efficiency.
CG Supervisor at DNEG
January 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Supervised remote teams delivering commercials and game cinematics; mentored teams on the latest workflows and tech standards.
VFX & CG Supervisor at Method & Madness
May 1, 2013 - Present
Experience as VFX/CG supervisor and mentor in remote-based Singapore studio; focuses on delivering high-quality outputs and innovative workflows.
Senior 3D Generalist - Lighting & Rendering TD at Framestore
May 1, 2012 - September 15, 2025
Additional roles held earlier in career across multiple studios, contributing to lighting, rendering and CG supervision on various projects.

Education

Diploma in Virtual Design at IED (European Institute of Design), Milano
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Digital Sculpting & Human Anatomy at GNOMON SCHOOL, Los Angeles
March 1, 2008 - June 1, 2008
Certified Professional - Autodesk 3DS Max & Maya 2014 at Autodesk
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
Approved Instructor - Autodesk 3DS Max & Maya 2014 at Autodesk
November 1, 2011 - November 1, 2011

Qualifications

Autodesk 3DS Max & Maya 2014 - Certified Professional
November 1, 2013 - September 15, 2025
Autodesk 3DS Max & Maya 2014 - Approved Instructor
November 1, 2011 - September 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other