Looks like you have JavaScript disabled. For the full Twine experience, you will need to re-enable it.

Hello, I’m Thomas Tannenberger, a Senior Media Producer and Visual Effects Supervisor with over 30 years of experience leading global teams to create innovative media for feature films, television, and immersive experiences. I excel at shaping strategic production pipelines, budgeting, and partnering with major IPs (Paramount, Disney, Netflix) to deliver high-impact media on time and within budget. I’m passionate about blending real-time rendering, generative AI, and advanced VFX tools to push the boundaries of storytelling.\n\nBased in The Woodlands, Texas, I’ve built studios and led productions across North America and Europe, focusing on live-action, large-format, and experiential media. I’m fluent in English and German, with basic French, and I thrive on mentoring teams, optimizing workflows, and leveraging international tax incentives to maximize value for partners and clients.…Hello, I’m Thomas Tannenberger, a Senior Media Producer and Visual Effects Supervisor with over 30 years of experience leading global teams to create innovative media for feature films, television, and immersive experiences. I excel at shaping strategic production pipelines, budgeting, and partnering with major IPs (Paramount, Disney, Netflix) to deliver high-impact media on time and within budget. I’m passionate about blending real-time rendering, generative AI, and advanced VFX tools to push the boundaries of storytelling.\n\nBased in The Woodlands, Texas, I’ve built studios and led productions across North America and Europe, focusing on live-action, large-format, and experiential media. I’m fluent in English and German, with basic French, and I thrive on mentoring teams, optimizing workflows, and leveraging international tax incentives to maximize value for partners and clients.

Thomas Tannenberger

VFX Supervisor, Post Production Supervisor, Executive Producer, +7





Hello, I’m Thomas Tannenberger, a Senior Media Producer and Visual Effects Supervisor with over 30 years of experience leading global teams to create innovative media for feature films, television, and immersive experiences. I excel at shaping strategic production pipelines, budgeting, and partnering with major IPs (Paramount, Disney, Netflix) to deliver high-impact media on time and within budget. I’m passionate about blending real-time rendering, generative AI, and advanced VFX tools to push the boundaries of storytelling.\n\nBased in The Woodlands, Texas, I’ve built studios and led productions across North America and Europe, focusing on live-action, large-format, and experiential media. I’m fluent in English and German, with basic French, and I thrive on mentoring teams, optimizing workflows, and leveraging international tax incentives to maximize value for partners and clients.…Hello, I’m Thomas Tannenberger, a Senior Media Producer and Visual Effects Supervisor with over 30 years of experience leading global teams to create innovative media for feature films, television, and immersive experiences. I excel at shaping strategic production pipelines, budgeting, and partnering with major IPs (Paramount, Disney, Netflix) to deliver high-impact media on time and within budget. I’m passionate about blending real-time rendering, generative AI, and advanced VFX tools to push the boundaries of storytelling.\n\nBased in The Woodlands, Texas, I’ve built studios and led productions across North America and Europe, focusing on live-action, large-format, and experiential media. I’m fluent in English and German, with basic French, and I thrive on mentoring teams, optimizing workflows, and leveraging international tax incentives to maximize value for partners and clients.

Available to hire

Hello, I’m Thomas Tannenberger, a Senior Media Producer and Visual Effects Supervisor with over 30 years of experience leading global teams to create innovative media for feature films, television, and immersive experiences. I excel at shaping strategic production pipelines, budgeting, and partnering with major IPs (Paramount, Disney, Netflix) to deliver high-impact media on time and within budget. I’m passionate about blending real-time rendering, generative AI, and advanced VFX tools to push the boundaries of storytelling.\n\nBased in The Woodlands, Texas, I’ve built studios and led productions across North America and Europe, focusing on live-action, large-format, and experiential media. I’m fluent in English and German, with basic French, and I thrive on mentoring teams, optimizing workflows, and leveraging international tax incentives to maximize value for partners and clients.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

German

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior VFX Supervisor and Producer at Crafty Apes, USA (Remote, Multi-Location)

January 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025

Led media production for MGM’s Unstoppable, Amazon’s The Peripheral, and FOX’s The Greatest Hits, integrating real-time rendering for immersive digital environments. Managed vendor relationships with Paramount and Disney; delivered high-quality media on time and within budget. Optimized production pipelines and budgets using data-driven insights and international tax incentives.

Head of Studio at Crafty Apes, Montreal

January 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025

Founded and scaled Montreal studio, delivering media for Disney and Paramount projects, including large-format and experiential content. Managed vendor contracts and talent acquisition, ensuring seamless collaboration with IP partners and VFX vendors. Developed strategic frameworks for production efficiency and long-range planning.

Executive VFX Producer / Supervisor at Cinesite, Montreal

January 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025

Produced and supervised media for Netflix’s Tribes of Europa and Paramount’s Rocketman, overseeing all phases from pre-production to post-production. Interfaced with IP partners and vendors (e.g., MPC); managed contracts and ensured high-quality deliverables. Implemented data-driven tracking systems for schedules and budgets, leveraging tax incentives.

VFX Producer at MPC, Vancouver & Montreal

January 1, 2019 - September 18, 2025

Managed media production for Warner Bros’ Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Disney’s Noelle, focusing on large-format sequences. Streamlined vendor workflows, ensuring alignment with creative and budgetary goals.

Founding Partner / VFX Supervisor & Producer at Gradient Effects, Los Angeles, Vancouver, New York

January 1, 2014 - September 18, 2025

Co-founded studio, expanded operations and developed Sandbox, an award-winning pre-visualization tool (HPA Award, 2012). Supervised VES-nominated media for Warner Bros’ The Box and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 1+2.

C.E.O. / C.T.O. / VFX Supervisor & Producer at Das Werk AG, Frankfurt / Los Angeles / Munich

January 1, 2003 - September 18, 2025

Expanded global media production operations, executive producing VFX for The Matrix 2&3. Supervised media for The Pianist and Run, Lola Run!, integrating innovative workflows.

Senior VFX Supervisor and Producer at Crafty Apes

January 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025

Led media production for MGM’s Unstoppable, Amazon’s The Peripheral, and FOX’s The Greatest Hits, integrating real-time rendering for immersive digital environments. Collaborated with Paramount and Disney, managing vendor relationships to deliver high-quality media on time and within budget. Optimized production pipelines and budgets using data-driven insights and international tax incentives.

Head of Studio at Crafty Apes

January 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025

Executive VFX Producer / Supervisor at Cinesite, Montreal

January 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025

Produced and supervised media for Netflix’s Tribes of Europa and Paramount’s Rocketman, overseeing all phases from pre-production to post-production. Interfaced with IP partners and vendors (e.g., MPC), managing contracts and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Implemented data-driven tracking systems for schedules and budgets, leveraging tax incentives.

VFX Producer at MPC, Vancouver & Montreal

January 1, 2019 - September 18, 2025

Managed media production for Warner Bros’ Godzilla: King of Monsters and Disney’s Noelle, focusing on large-format sequences. Streamlined vendor workflows, ensuring alignment with creative and budgetary goals.

Founding Partner / VFX Supervisor & Producer at Gradient Effects

January 1, 2014 - September 18, 2025

Co-founded studio, expanding operations and developing Sandbox, an award-winning pre-visualization tool (HPA Award, 2012). Supervised VES-nominated media for Warner Bros’ The Box and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 1+2.

CEO / CTO / VFX Supervisor & Producer at Das Werk AG

January 1, 2003 - September 18, 2025

Expanded global media production operations, executive producing VFX for The Matrix 2&3. Supervised media for The Pianist and Run, Lola Run!, integrating innovative workflows.