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Mariel Folmer

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Hi, I’m Mariel Folmer, a Visual Effects Artist and Compositor with hands-on experience in NUKE/Foundry, keying, cleanup, rotoscoping, matte painting, and CG integration.

About

Hi, I’m Mariel Folmer, a Visual Effects Artist and Compositor with hands-on experience in NUKE/Foundry, keying, cleanup, rotoscoping, matte painting, and CG integration. I thrive in fast-paced productions, collaborating closely with supervisors and teams to deliver polished shots for film and television while maintaining a keen eye for detail and quality.

I’ve taught Visual Effects Compositing at The DAVE School and trained at MPC Academy, developing strong pipelines and workflows. I’m passionate about mentoring new artists and sharing knowledge to help teams push creative boundaries and deliver exceptional results.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 4 roles

Compositor · Rappid VFXJan 2021 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr

Communicated directly with clients and producers; attended daily meetings; responsible for intake and delivery of shots; performed quality checks with Supervisors and Production.

Compositor · Crafty Apes VFXJan 2021 – Dec 2023 · 3 yrs

Worked in 2D & 3D for films and TV shows; collaborated with supervisors and leads; on-set VFX supervisor training; maintained production timelines in fast-paced environments.

Compositor · Encore StudiosJan 2019 – Dec 2021 · 3 yrs

Worked in a fast-paced environment, composited multiple sequences for TV shows and films; collaborated with teams of 10-50 people; ensured quality checks and timely delivery.

Compositor · Digital Frontier FXJan 2019 – Dec 2021 · 3 yrs

Education

3D Modeling, Animation and Visual Effects · The DAVE School (Florida Technical College)2015 – 2016
Visual Effects Compositing · MPC Academy2017 – 2018
Nuke & Foundry Tools, Mocha · Self-Directed Courses2023 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Art and Entertainment Award / SunCoast Regional Emmy for 'The Dream Catcher'2017 – 2026
Graphic Arts & Animation Award / SunCoast Regional Emmy for 'The Dream Catcher'2017 – 2026
Member of the Visual Effects Society2022 – 2026

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