Tony Willis

Work History

• 

  Director of VFX

  Peerless Camera Company

  June 2019 - November 2019

  London

  Digital film, visual effects
  visual effects producing. Produce all aspects of production
  Budget management and studio management for studio / project
• 

  Senior VFX Producer

  Freefolk

  August 2017 - May 2018

  London

  Digital film, visual effects
  visual effects producing. Produce all aspects of production
  Budget management and studio management for project
  Meeting on company structure. Design and implement
  post production management and implementation

• Visual Effects Supervisor and Visual Effects Producer

  wickedworks grup

  November 2010 - December 2017

  VISUAL EFFECTS AND PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE PRODUCER / DIRECTOR /
  Wickedworksgrup, Beijing, China
  Wickedworksgrup, Bucharest, Romania.
  Digital film and video visual effects and design
  Production pre-post.
  visual effects producing. Produce all aspects of production
  visual effects supervision (on-set and post production )
  on set supervising and VFX unit directing
  DP effects shooting (special projects and 2nd unit, VFX unit)
  Director of Photography (Plate’s-HDRI-Elements)
  Producer 2nd Unit VFX unit and live action unit
  Producer Commercials, Web and Special projects

• Executive Producer_Production Management

  blipvfx productions

  January 2010 - December 2017

  VISUAL EFFECTS AND PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE PRODUCER / DIRECTOR /
  Blip vfx productions, Buckinghamshire, UK.
  Digital film and video visual effects and design
  Production pre-post.
  production management (Production and Post Production )
  Studio management
  Marketing Design strategy and implementation
  Sales Design strategy and implementation
  PR, Studio and Executives and producers
  post production management and implementation
  Compositing pipeline and workflow (Nuke )
  CG pipeline and workflow Design and implementation
  Camera image and data pipeline and workflow
• 

  VFX Producer and VFX Supervisor

  Pixomondo

  April 2014 - September 2014

  Visual Effects Producing and Visual effects supervisor
  Visual Effects Supervision (on set supervision, pre production design and budget and schedule, post production and effects post production, full follow through till final delivery on all formats)
Visual effects shot design
  effects director of photography for all vfx facilities 
Visual Effects Producing (schedule full production for on set shooting and CG, full script breakdowns and budgets, for final delivery on all formats)

• Visual Effects Supervisor and Visual Effects Producer

  Technicolor Beijing

  April 2011 - November 2011

  Visual Effects Supervision (on set supervision, pre production design and schedule, post production and effects post production, full follow through till final delivery on all formats)
  Visual effects shot design
  Visual Effects Producing (schedule full production for on set shooting and CG, full script breakdowns and budgets, for final delivery on all formats)
  Acting as Executive Producer for Technicolor Beijing on 2 films (Flowers of War and 1911 Revolution) as well as layout a visual effects workflow and pipeline vision for future film and effects design features
  Post Production (all types)
• 

  Managing Director (media pro magic)

  Mediapro Studios

  2009 - March 2011

  Mediapro Magic is part of the media pro group and is integrated inside the media pro studios.. It is an effects production company that handles on set-pre and postproduction as well as production itself.
  We have our own small effects division and digital i/o stations as well as comprehensive software and hardware for film, HD and design. We also have a small post production department that deals with data files DI and effects editorial.
  We supervise many of the effects that we have to produce in house, and have extensive on set experience. I am also an Iatse effects DOP, so on many projects we will shoot effects unit elements for our effects suites, so that we get what we need to produce great visuals, at a great cost, with a schedule that works.
  I liaise with all the clients, and work with them from conception to completion, and also deal with their production needs, as well as having creative control over all visual effects going through the facility. I will also produce visual effects, quoting, as well as acting as a creative lead.
  My position as Visual Effects Managing Director is to expand the company and put them in a position to compete in the multi media world of visual effects and design.

• Visual Effects Director and Executive Producer

  MediaPro Magic (co MediaPro Studios)

  October 2008 - March 2011

  Mediapro Magic is part of the media pro group and is integrated inside the media pro studios.. It is an effects production company that handles on set-pre and postproduction as well as production itself.
  We have our own small effects division and digital i/o stations as well as comprehensive software and hardware for film, HD and design. We also have a small post production department that deals with data files DI and effects editorial.
  We supervise many of the effects that we have to produce in house, and have extensive on set experience. I am also an Iatse effects DOP, so on many projects we will shoot effects unit elements for our effects suites, so that we get what we need to produce great visuals, at a great cost, with a schedule that works.
  I liaise with all the clients, and work with them from conception to completion, and also deal with their production needs, as well as having creative control over all visual effects going through the facility. I will also produce visual effects, quoting, as well as acting as a creative lead.
  My position as Visual Effects Managing Director is to expand the company and put them in a position to compete in the multi media world of visual effects and design.

• working partner

  Image in Action Films, Inc. (MediaPro North America)

  2008 - December 2010

  visual effects unit for Image in Action

• Owner-VFX SUPERVISOR AND PRODUCER

  Alumini Designs

  January 2004 - December 2010

  a full service management and design studio working in the visual effects and animation area of film and television production.
  a cradle to grave solution for all types of media work, working remotely and in its own visual effects studio, depending on client needs, and creative solutions as well as production on set requirements.
  the ability to deliver from script to screen in any format and in any media.
  Visual Effects
  Pre and Post Production
  Effects Cinematography
  Digital Photography (HDRI)
  DI
  Editorial Effects and Animation
  Producing (visual effects and animation)
  Effects and Animation Presentation Packages

• VFX SUPERVISOR and PRODUCER

  Media PRO Studios

  2007 - April 2010

  Visual Effects Supervision (on set supervision, pre production design and schedule, post production and effects post production, full follow through till final delivery on all formats)
  Visual effects shot design
  Visual Effects Producing (schedule full production for on set shooting and CG, full script breakdowns and budgets, for final delivery on all formats)
  Post Production (all types)

• Visual effects producer and supervisor

  The War that Made America LLC

  2005 - 2006

  Visual Effects Supervisor and Visual Effects Producer as well as Effects Director of Photography (alumini designs my company)

• VISUAL EFFECTS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER / SUPERVISOR

  Calibre

  2003 - 2004

  2003-2004 VISUAL EFFECTS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER / SUPERVISOR
  Calibre. Toronto, Canada.
  Digital film and video visual effects and design.
  I was brought in as the Visual effects supervisor to form and expand the company into the HD and feature film market, bringing together the pre production, production and postproduction process into one unit. Using high end composting and CG to complete all types of effects work, be it HD rez, MOW or a feature film. We supervise many of the effects that we have to produce in house, and have extensive on set experience. I am also an Iatse effects DOP,
  I liaise with all the clients, and work with them from conception to completion, I will also produce visual effects, quoting, as well as acting as a creative lead.
  My position as Visual Effects Executive Producer is to expand the company and put them in a position to compete in the multi media world of visual effects and design.

• VISUAL EFFECTS DIRECTOR / PRODUCER

  Eyes Post Group

  2002 - 2003

  2002-2003 VISUAL EFFECTS DIRECTOR / PRODUCER
  vfx@eyespost (Eyes Post Group). Toronto, Canada.
  Digital film and video visual effects and design.
  The Eyes post group is a boutique company specializing in Hi Rez images and telecine transfers as well as effects for television, feature films and commercials. They also have on line editing for commercials and long form projects.
  We supervise many of the effects that we have to produce in house, and have extensive on set experience. I am also an Iatse effects DOP. We also have ties with Deluxe Labs to help get the larger projects through, and a number of “HUBS” around the world to help with extensive CG and compositing if required.
  I am to liaise with all the clients, and work with them from conception to completion, and also deal with their production needs, as well as having creative control over all visual effects going through the facility. I will also produce visual effects, quoting, as well as acting as a creative lead.
• 

  VISUAL EFFECTS DIRECTOR / PRODUCER

  The Post Group

  2000 - 2001

  2000-2001 VISUAL EFFECTS DIRECTOR / PRODUCER
  vfx@thepostgroup. [Post Group]. Toronto, Canada.
  Digital film and video visual effects and design.
  The post group is a boutique company specializing in on line editing and effects for television, and off line editing for commercials and long form projects.
  vfx@thepostgroup was formed to expand the company into the HD and feature film market. Using high end composting and CG to give all types of effects work, be it HD rez, MOW or a feature film. We supervise many of the effects that we have to produce in house, and have extensive on set experience.
  My position as Visual Effects Director and Executive Producer of vfx@thepostgroup is to expand the company and put them in a position to compete in the multi media world of visual effects and design.
  I am to deal with all the clients and their needs as well as having creative control over all effects going through the facility.
• 

  SENIOR VISUAL EFFECTS DIRECTOR

  Toybox

  1997 - 2000

  1997-2000 SENIOR VISUAL EFFECTS DIRECTOR
  Command Post Toybox. [Toybox]. Toronto, Canada.
  Digital film and video visual effects.
  Toybox comprises of three major effects companies.
  My job as Senior Visual Effects Director is to direct the effects sequences. Shoot the live action, miniature photography, motion control camera effects, and lighting for digital composting. With a model effects stage and lighting, with portable blue/green screen,
  effects lighting and cyclorama under my control, as well as liaison with our film laboratory ( Med-PFA )
  Technical and creative meetings also make up a large part of my position. These meetings are with clients, potential clients and Toybox internal personnel.
  Also to act as Effects Director and Consultant as and when needed, on set, or in the post facility, for commercials, feature films, movies of the week, large format filming, and Imax.

• VISUAL EFFECTS & MOTION CONTROL DIRECTOR

  Centro Digital Pictures

  1992 - 1997

  1992-1996 VISUAL EFFECTS & MOTION CONTROL DIRECTOR
  Centro Digital Pictures. [Centro]. Hong Kong.
  Digital film and video visual effects.
  Centro is the largest post production facility in SE Asia with full CGI 2D and 3D studios, and a full motion control visual effects studio with a portable motion control crane, plus production offices, multi media studio and design studio.
  I am the visual effects director of the company and my main tasks are client consultation, and the controlling of the live action and motion control elements for digital transfer and editing. I also help control our film scanner and our film recorder. We also have a Quantel Domino system. I will also perform as 2nd unit Director for the visual effect unit, and I also Direct commercials for Centro Digital Pictures.

• CONSULTANT

  NBN Portugal Ltd

  1995 - 1995

  1995 CONSULTANT
  For motion control cinematography, cameras and rigs.
  NBN Portugal Ltd. Lisbon, Portugal.
  Production and video post production.
  NBN Portugal Ltd.
  NBN and Nova Imagen are together the largest production and post production company in Portugal. My job was as consultant for there first shoot with the new motion control camera system form Mark Robert's motion control, the Cyclops with Flair computer. I was to try to help them understand motion control and what it can and cant do, and some of the ways you can manipulate each shot. This new system was installed in there new studio in Lisbon Portugal.

• CONSULTANT

  Dubois

  1992 - 1992

  1992 CONSULTANT
  For motion control cinematography, cameras, and rigs.
  Duran. [To form a new studio called Dubois]. Paris, France.
  Digital film and video post production.
  Dubois (part of the Duran group)
  Duran is one of the largest post production multi-media facility's in Paris, France. My job was as consultant for the purchase of a motion control camera rig and camera, advising why and how to buy motion control and for what purpose. The system is working in their studio, which is called Dubois, and operates on the outskirts of Paris.
• 

  HEAD OF MOTION CONTROL

  MPC

  1991 - 1992

  1991-1992 HEAD OF MOTION CONTROL
  Moving Picture Company. [MPC]. London, England.
  Digital video and film post production.
  Moving Picture Company.
  MPC is one of the largest and most productive post production facility in Europe. With Ursa telecine suites, digital editing suites, Harry editing suites, motion control studio, tape to film transfer and production departments. My position in this company was as head of the motion control studio, advising clients and staff how to accomplish visual effects, given time, and costs involved and working to production budgets. I was lighting cameraman when needed on small productions and model effect shots. I coordinated all the work from the studio to the laboratory making sure all aspects of our work were correct and usable in the digital domain.

• SUPERVISING CAMERAMAN

  Geoff Axtell Associates.

  1988 - 1991

  1988-1991 SUPERVISING CAMERAMAN
  Geoff Axtell Associates. [Axtells]. London, England.
  Film and video post production.
  Geoff Axtell Ass.
  Geoff Axtell was a visual effect boutique, encompassing optical and camera feature effects work and commercial digital manipulation work in our Harry suite. My position as supervising cameraman was to control the effects camera, which was a fully motion controlled Aerial Image animation rig that could run at live action speed if required, in either 16 or 35mm film gauges. I was also the cameraman on the video motion control rig which was the first system connected to a Harry suite and a CAR room in London. I was liaison between the camera effects department and the laboratories and the CAR room. I was also client liaison, discussing effects work, lighting, costs, budgets, and time schedule for each production.

• CAMERA OPERATOR

  General Screen Enterprises Ltd

  1978 - 1988

  1978-1988 CAMERA OPERATOR
  General Screen Enterprises Ltd. [GSE]. Uxbridge, Middlesex, England.
  Optical Visual Effects House.
  General Screen Enterprises.
  GSE was a optical, camera, title and graphics effects house, with seven optical printers, one computerized animation rig, one motorized animation rig and a small matt and model studio. Also attached is a small art studio. My position as camera operator was to control all the animation and title effects work, to coordinate with optical and art departments to produce the titles, graphics and effects work. I was also involved in optical composting on our computerized aerial image effects camera, the optical printer and the studio. I was to also follow up my work at the laboratory, coordinating rushes, and getting various effects prints and negatives for visual effects optical composting.