CV

Astrid Busser Casas


AI DFX COMP SUPERVISOR

astridbusser@gmail.com
+34 629902005
Madrid - Spain

www.linkedin.com/in/astridbussercasas
http://astridbussercasas.com/

Profile


I’m a DFX and Compositing Supervisor with over 20 years of experience in the visual effects industry, working on feature films, television, and commercials. My passion lies in creating visually compelling, realistic images—and solving the technical and creative challenges that come with them.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work around the world—in Spain, the Netherlands, the UK, New Zealand, India, and Canada—on award-winning and globally recognised projects such as Harry Potter, Inception, Alita: Battle Angel, Godzilla, Avengers, Superman, The Hobbit, Green Zone, and The Bourne Ultimatum, to name a few.

I’ve collaborated with leading VFX studios including Weta Digital, DNEG, Framestore, The Mill, Scanline, and VTR. More recently, I’ve expanded my focus to include AI-driven tools at Metaphysic, where I’ve been part of a team developing innovative pipelines using Nuke and proprietary technologies to meet the demands of modern productions.

My approach is grounded in professionalism, adaptability, and strong communication. I’m comfortable working with clients directly, bidding on projects, leading remote and cross-site teams, and delivering results under pressure. I’m deeply committed to fostering collaborative environments and have been recognised for my mentoring and leadership throughout my career.

I’m always looking to push creative boundaries while ensuring efficiency, quality, and a great team dynamic.


Key Skills

  • Compositing Supervision
  • Digital Effects (DFX)
  • AI Tools Integration (Nuke)
  • VFX Pipeline Optimisation
  • Team Leadership & Mentoring
  • Bidding & Client Interaction
  • Cross-Site Project Management
  • Linux & macOS Proficiency
  • High-Pressure Deadline Management

Soft Skills

  • Leadership & Mentorship
  • Communication & Diplomacy
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • High Adaptability
  • Collaboration Across Cultures & Teams

Professional experience


    Metaphysic  London, UK
Working remotely from Madrid, Spain

Karate Kid Legends - AI Comp supervisor (2025)

F1 The Movie - AI Comp supervisor (2025)

ICK - AI Comp supervisor (2024)

Eminem Houdini - AI Comp supervisor (2024)

Furiosa A Mad Max Saga - AI Comp supervisor (2024)

    Fuse FX Vancouver, CA

The Lakers - DFX supervisor (2023)

The Continental - DFX supervisor (2022)

The Orville - DFX supervisor (2022)


Scanline Montreal, CA

The Eternals - Compositing supervisor (2021)

Justice League - Compositing supervisor (2021)

DNEG Montreal, CA

The last Night in Soho - Compositing supervisor (2021)

DNEG Mumbai, IN

Avengers Endgame - DFX supervisor (2019)

Alita - Compositing supervisor (2018)

Godzilla - Compositing supervisor (2018)

2.0 - Compositing supervisor (2017)

Hurricane Heist - Compositing supervisor (2017)

The fate of the furious - Compositing supervisor (2016)

WETA Digital, Wellington, NZ

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The road Chip (2016)

EL RANCHITO , Madrid, SP

Warcraft - Compositor (2016)

Clauvius - Compositor (2015)

WETA Digital, Wellington, NZ

The Hobbit : The Battle of the five armies - Compositor (2014)

Dawn of the planet of the apes - Compositor (2014)

Iron Man 3 - Compositor (2013)

The Hobbit : The Desolation of Smaug - Compositor (2013)

Man of steel - Compositor (2013)

The Hobbit : An unexpected journey - Compositor (2012)

The Avengers - Compositor (2012

Double Negative, London, UK

JCOM - Compositor (2011)

The pirates, band of misfits - Compositing sequence lead (2011)

Captain America - Compositing sequence lead (2011)

Inception - Compositing sequence lead (2010)

Kick Ass - Compositing sequence lead (2009)

Greenzone - Compositing sequence lead (2008)

Hellboy 2 - Compositing sequence lead (2008)

Cloverfield - Compositing sequence lead (2007)

10000bc - Compositor (2007)

The Bourne Ultimatum - Compositing sequence lead (2007)

Harry Potter and the order of the Phoenix - Compositor (2006)

The Mill, London, UK

Dr Who - Compositor (2006)

Torchwood - Compositor (2006)

Synchronicity - Compositor (2006)

The Sarah Jane Adventures - Compositor (2000)


Framestore, London, UK

Prehistoric Park - Compositor (2006)

Ocean Odyssey - Compositor (2006)


The Mill, London, UK

Elizabeth I - Compositor (2005)

Framestore, London, UK

Walking with Monsters - Compositor (2005)


The Mill, London, UK

Dr Who - Compositor (2005)

Genghis Khan - Compositor (2005)


MPC, London, UK

Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban - Compositor (2004)

Alexander - Compositor (2004)

Alien Vs Predator - Compositor (2004)


VTR, London, UK

compositor – commercials and music videos

Daddy’s girl – Channel 4 (2003)

Peter Kay (2003)

Cristina Aguilera – Revolver films (2003)

Kingsmill – Publicis (2002)

Weetos – Bank Hoggins (2002)

Johnson & Johnson - Lowe (2002)

Loorna Doone - BBC (2001)

Bodacia – BBC (2001)

Spice Girls, Holler (2000)


Software

Technical Skills

Nuke (Expert)

AI Toolsets (Custom + Commercial)

ShotGrid, Hiero, RV

Linux & macOS Environments

Python for VFX (Basic)

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere pro

After effects

Final cut pro


Education

MA in Digital Special Effects – Bournemouth University, UK

BA in Film & Television – AKV | St. Joost, University of Breda, Netherlands

A Levels – Runnymede College, Madrid, Spain

O Levels – ISSE, Eindhoven, Netherlands


Skills

Languages: English, Spanish, Dutch

Core Skills: AI pipeline , Onset supervisor, DFX and Compositing supervisor, Sequence lead, VFX design, Bidding and VFX breakdown

Soft Skills: Leadership, team building, cross-site collaboration, verbal communication, conceptual visualisation


Workshops / Conferences


The Making of Inception – London, with Paul Franklin

The Art of Invisible Effects – University of Navarra, Spain

Mundos Digitales – La Coruña, Spain: Presented and recruited for DNEG


Articles


Astrid Busser-Casas, AI VFX Specialist – Metaphysic.AI

VFX Compositor en Weta Digital
Efectos especiales: la magia hecha realidad

Unos buenos efectos especiales nunca podrán salvar una mala película

Nunca podrán salvar una mala película
The Foundry
Seminario de Efectos Digitales


Awards & memberships

VES award: outstanding compositing for inception - 2011

Inception Team
Awards list
VES award ceremony images
Award ceremony video
Dneg awards photo shoot VES/BAFTA/OSCAR


I have been a member of the VES since 2006

I am currently managing the Spain section until it becomes a section in its own right

Membership – Co-chairman events for the visual effects society In London for 6 years.
As part of the VES Events Committee for the UK, I together with other volunteers, organised screenings / Q&A's for Alice in Wonderland, Sherlock Holmes, Avatar, Transformers 2, Star Trek, District 9, UP, 9, Franklyn, Where the wild things are, How to Train your dragon, Inception and many with more.
From finding sponsorship, getting and maintaining contacts with distributors - obtaining prints (film or digital) - finding / booking venues - liaising with projectionists - sending invitations as well as welcoming members.

https://www.visualeffectssociety.com/member/astrid-busser-casas




Reel


http://astridbussercasas.com/pages/reel


Other

A passionate photographer, I enjoy documenting my travels with my husband. Together, we’ve curated exhibitions—including a 2012 show at the Royal Geographic Society in London and a 2013 installation at a restaurant in Wellington featuring global photography from our journeys