Matthew Twyford
Matthew Twyford is a London-based visual effects supervisor at Framestore. He graduated from the University of Westminster, where he studied Photographic and Electronic Imaging Science. He began working in feature film in 1997 with Film Factory, starting as a Senior VFX Designer on the title sequence for Seven Years in Tibet (1997).
Over many years, Twyford freelanced with Framestore, contributing to major films including The Golden Compass (2007) and Gravity (2013), which won Oscars. He joined Framestore full-time in 2012 and was responsible for overseeing the studio’s 2D technical workflow while working closely with compositing teams to ensure efficiency and high quality. As Compositing Supervisor, he worked on Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 (2017) and Avengers: Endgame(2019).
wyford has held the role of Visual Effects Supervisor on high-profile projects. These include Project Power (2020), where he oversaw the ‘Man on Fire’ sequence and led innovation in LED technology. He also supervised Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) and Loki Season 2 (2023). His most notable work is as VFX Supervisor for Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).
Twyford was among those recognised by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA, with a 2025 Saturn Award nomination for Best Film Visual/Special Effects for Deadpool & Wolverine, shared with colleagues Swen Gillberg, Vincent Papaix, and Dominic Tuohy. He was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 2024 for Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie for Loki (2021), along with Steve Moncur, Christopher Townsend, Allison Paul, Sandra Balej, and Chris Smallfield. In addition, he has received Visual Effects Society Award nominations: for Loki (2021) in 2024 (Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode, “Glorious Purpose” S2E6); and for Project Power (2020) in 2021 (Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature).
Over many years, Twyford freelanced with Framestore, contributing to major films including The Golden Compass (2007) and Gravity (2013), which won Oscars. He joined Framestore full-time in 2012 and was responsible for overseeing the studio’s 2D technical workflow while working closely with compositing teams to ensure efficiency and high quality. As Compositing Supervisor, he worked on Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 (2017) and Avengers: Endgame(2019).
wyford has held the role of Visual Effects Supervisor on high-profile projects. These include Project Power (2020), where he oversaw the ‘Man on Fire’ sequence and led innovation in LED technology. He also supervised Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) and Loki Season 2 (2023). His most notable work is as VFX Supervisor for Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).
Twyford was among those recognised by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA, with a 2025 Saturn Award nomination for Best Film Visual/Special Effects for Deadpool & Wolverine, shared with colleagues Swen Gillberg, Vincent Papaix, and Dominic Tuohy. He was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 2024 for Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie for Loki (2021), along with Steve Moncur, Christopher Townsend, Allison Paul, Sandra Balej, and Chris Smallfield. In addition, he has received Visual Effects Society Award nominations: for Loki (2021) in 2024 (Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode, “Glorious Purpose” S2E6); and for Project Power (2020) in 2021 (Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature).
Filmography
| 2024 | Deadpool & Wolverine · as Visual Effects Supervisor |
| 2022 | Tár · as Visual Effects Supervisor |
| 2022 | Thor: Love and Thunder · as Visual Effects Supervisor |
| 2021 | The King's Man · as Visual Effects Supervisor |
| 2021 | The Tomorrow War · as Compositing Supervisor |
| 2021 | Loki · as Visual Effects Supervisor |
| 2020 | Project Power · as Visual Effects Supervisor |
| 2019 | Avengers: Endgame · as Compositing Supervisor |
| 2018 | Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle · as Compositing Supervisor |
| 2018 | Avengers: Infinity War · as Compositing Artist |
| 2017 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 · as Compositing Artist |
| 2016 | Doctor Strange · as Compositing Supervisor |
| 2016 | Don't Hang Up · as Compositing SupervisorOn Plex |
| 2016 | The Legend of Tarzan · as 2d Supervisor |
| 2014 | Guardians of the Galaxy · as Compositing Lead |
| 2014 | Edge of Tomorrow · as Vfx Artist |
| 2014 | RoboCop · as Compositing Artist |
| 2013 | Gravity · as Compositing Lead |
| 2012 | The Hunger Games · as Vfx Supervisor |
| 2011 | One Life · as Visual Effects Supervisor |
| 2011 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 · as Visual Effects Supervisor |
| 2010 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 · as Visual Effects Supervisor |
| 2010 | Never Let Me Go · as Visual Effects Supervisor |
| 2009 | 2012 · as Compositing Supervisor |
| 2009 | Triangle · as Visual Effects Supervisor |
| 2008 | The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian · as Compositing Artist |
| 2007 | The Golden Compass · as Compositing LeadOn Plex |
| 2007 | Stardust · as Compositing Artist |
| 2007 | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix · as Compositing Artist |
| 2006 | X-Men: The Last Stand · as 2d Supervisor |
| 2005 | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire · as Compositing Artist |
| 2005 | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory · as Compositing Artist |
| 2004 | Thunderbirds · as 2d Supervisor |
| 2004 | Ella Enchanted · as Visual Effects Supervisor |
| 2002 | The Adventures of Pluto Nash · as Compositing Artist |
| 2002 | Blade II · as Compositing Lead |
| 2001 | The 51st State · as Compositing ArtistOn Plex |
| 2001 | The Parole Officer · as Digital Compositor |
| 2001 | Enemy at the Gates · as Compositing Supervisor |
| 1999 | Tube Tales · as Compositing Artist |
| 1999 | Virtual Sexuality · as Compositing Artist |
| 1999 | Best Laid Plans · as Compositing Artist |
| 1999 | The Lost Son · as Compositing Artist |
| 1998 | The Clandestine Marriage · as Compositing Artist |
| 1998 | Lost in Space · as Vfx Artist |
| 1997 | Bent · as Compositing ArtistOn Plex |
| 1996 | The Long Kiss Goodnight · as Vfx Artist |