Freelance VFX Compositor – Comedy Horror Film
Posted 4 days ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: Join a fully remote post-production team as a Freelance VFX Compositor for a dark comedy-horror feature film, focusing on high-quality VFX compositing. The role involves creating water and river effects, enhancing zombie visuals, and executing blood gags, with deliverables due by early February 2026. Candidates should have proven experience in VFX compositing and be proficient in relevant software. The project requires approximately 150 hours of work over 6–8 weeks, starting as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Composite water and river VFX sequences to a high standard suitable for a feature film
- Enhance zombie effects, including digital makeup and movement augmentation
- Execute blood and contact gags with realism and creativity
- Perform plate cleanup and integrate 2.5D/tracked inserts as required
- Deliver all final shots in 4K ProRes 4444 format
- Participate in regular remote reviews and implement feedback promptly
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a VFX compositor or digital artist on narrative film projects
- Proficiency in Nuke, Fusion, After Effects, or similar compositing software
- Strong skills in water simulation, zombie enhancements, and digital effects for horror/comedy genres
- Experience with AI-assisted roto or cleanup workflows is a plus
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- Reliable internet connection for remote collaboration and file transfers
- Availability to start immediately and commit to the project timeline
- Excellent communication skills and responsiveness during the review process
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Join a dynamic post-production team working on a dark comedy-horror feature film, fully remote, with a focus on high-quality VFX compositing. This project requires approximately 150 hours of work over 6–8 weeks, with a start date as soon as possible and final delivery expected by the end of January or early February 2026. The role centers on creating compelling water and river effects, enhancing zombie visuals, executing blood and contact gags, and performing plate cleanup and 2.5D/tracked inserts. All deliverables must be provided in 4K ProRes 4444, and you will have the flexibility to use your preferred compositing software. Collaboration and feedback will be managed through Frame.io, Drive, or Dropbox.
Deliverables
- Composite water and river VFX sequences to a high standard suitable for a feature film
- Enhance zombie effects, including digital makeup and movement augmentation
- Execute blood and contact gags with realism and creativity
- Perform plate cleanup and integrate 2.5D/tracked inserts as required
- Deliver all final shots in 4K ProRes 4444 format
- Participate in regular remote reviews and implement feedback promptly
Requirements
- Proven experience as a VFX compositor or digital artist on narrative film projects
- Proficiency in Nuke, Fusion, After Effects, or similar compositing software
- Strong skills in water simulation, zombie enhancements, and digital effects for horror/comedy genres
- Experience with AI-assisted roto or cleanup workflows is a plus
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- Reliable internet connection for remote collaboration and file transfers
- Availability to start immediately and commit to the project timeline
- Excellent communication skills and responsiveness during the review process
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