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Gavin McKenzie | VFX Supervisor

Gavin began his career as a Digital Playback Technician, where he was first exposed to the world of visual effects. After retraining as a Compositor, he joined Framestore in 2012.

Since being at Framestore, he has worked on a wide variety of projects, from Gravity, Wonder Woman 1984 and Paddington to Iron Man 3, and Thor: Ragnarok. He served as on-set Supervisor for the final season of His Dark Materials, where he collaborated closely with production VFX Supervisor Russell Dodgson and the show’s directorial talent.

More recently, Gavin lent his talents to Apple TV’s ambitious natural history series Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age, where he served as an on-set VFX Supervisor. His outstanding skills earned him a VES Award and BAFTA nomination for the series, which he credits as two of his proudest achievements. His latest project is Apex for Netflix.

Dorothy Ballarini | Creature Supervisor

Dorothy began her career in Brazil, at a palaeontology university, where she helped to reconstruct Triassic dinosaurs from fossil evidence. This deep foundation in anatomical accuracy led her to the games industry, before transitioning into VFX for major studios and projects.

Dorothy’s impressive credits include Jurassic World, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and Life. She finds it particularly rewarding to oversee the entire lifecycle of a creature, collaborating closely with art departments to guide a character from its initial concept sketches through to final textures.

Having joined Framestore in 2023, Dorothy recently served as Creature Supervisor on the acclaimed series Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age. The project perfectly aligned her technical skill with her lifelong passion for prehistoric life, and she is incredibly proud of the team’s multiple award wins.

Guy Schuleman | FX Supervisor

Guy began his career in South Africa, where he earned a BA in Graphic Design and an Advanced Certificate in 3D Animation from the Midrand Graduate Institute. He initially worked in advertising, serving as the lead 3D artist, before making the move into feature film visual effects.

Since joining Framestore in 2016 as an FX TD, Guy has climbed the ranks to become an FX Supervisor. In this role, he oversees specialised teams to deliver complex FX for some of cinema's most prominent franchises. His extensive portfolio includes work on Avengers: Endgame, Wonka and How to Train Your Dragon.

A career standout for Guy was working as an FX Lead on Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age, where he worked across multiple sites and collaborated with a global team of artists to push the boundaries of natural history effects. His exceptional work on the series earned him both an Annie and a VES Award for Best Effects Simulation in 2026.

Andrea De Martis | Lead Modeller

Andrea began his journey at art school in Italy, before entering the industry as a generalist. His early career was spent at a boutique studio near Milan, where he built a strong foundation in character-driven work.

Since joining Framestore, Andrea has contributed to an impressive roster of high-profile features. His extensive credit list includes The Lion King, The Midnight Sky, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Notably, he applied his expertise to the iconic character of Rocket for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, further cementing his reputation for high-end character work and winning him a VES Award.

Andrea recently served as a Lead Modeller on the acclaimed series Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age, which he considers a career highlight, earning VES Award nomination for Outstanding Character for his work on the female Smilodon.