Francesco Panzieri
VFX Supervisor & Digital Artist | Features & Episodics
Available Worldwide - Dual Citizenship USA & Italy / 18 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
About
Born and raised in the coastal city of Pescara, Italy, Francesco Panzieri found his love for film early on. He was drawn to movies that pull you into a story through powerful visuals and atmosphere, and that curiosity naturally turned into a passion for how those images are made.
As a kid, Francesco spent his time gaming, experimenting with digital photography, building custom PCs, and setting up home entertainment systems for himself and friends. Before long, he realized the computer was more than just a hobby; it was the perfect tool to bring all his interests together and start telling stories visually.
Francesco went on to study at the Academy of Image Arts (Accademia dell’Immagine) in L’Aquila, Italy, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Audiovisuals & Mass Communication Media. Learning from experienced industry professionals, including Academy Award winners, helped shape his foundation. He later moved to New York to focus on 3D and Visual Effects at The New York Film Academy, sharpening his technical and creative skills.
Now based in Los Angeles, Francesco has spent nearly two decades working in the entertainment industry. Over the years, he’s had the chance to contribute to a wide range of projects, from feature films and episodic series to music videos and advertising campaigns.
As a Visual Effects Supervisor, Compositing Supervisor, and Senior Compositor, he specializes in blending computer-generated imagery seamlessly into live-action footage. He’s known for his eye for realism, strong sense of color and light, and attention to detail, making sure everything feels natural and grounded in the world of the story.
His experience covers everything from subtle paint-outs and speed ramps to complex shot reconstructions, camera projections, and multi-take composites. He’s worked on aging and de-aging performances, large-scale sequences with tight deadlines, and collaborative look development with directors to help bring key story moments to life.
With a solid technical background in compositing workflows, VFX pipelines, color management, and camera optics, Francesco approaches each project with a balance of creative instinct and practical problem-solving.
Colleagues appreciate Francesco's positive attitude and steady energy, even on challenging productions. He’s a dual citizen of Italy and the United States and an active member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), the Visual Effects Society (VES), and the Associazione Effetti Visivi (AVFX).
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Additional Production Visual Effects Supervisor
Netflix
Jan 2025 - Apr 20253 mosSanta Monica, California
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Senior Compositor, In-House
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Dec 2018 - Mar 20193 mosCulver City, California
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Rotoscope Artist / Compositor / 3D Artist
2G Digital Post
May 2010 - Sep 20111 yr 4 mosBurbank, California
