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M - Il figlio del secolo — VFX
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Year2024
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Bringing history to life: frame faithfully recreated Mussolini's rise with immersive environments and cinematic realism

M - Il figlio del secolo

by Joe Wright
2024
The series tells the story of Benito Mussolini's rise to power, from the founding of the Italian Fasci of Combat in 1919 to his speech in Parliament on January 3, 1925. The project required sophisticated visual effects to faithfully recreate the era in which the story is set and to enhance the visual impact of the scenes.

Our primary contributions included:

CGI smoke simulation for a malfunctioning biplane engine, enhancing the realism of the aerial sequences.

Set extensions using a blend of matte painting and 3D techniques to expand both interior and exterior environments, immersing viewers in the historical atmosphere.

Integration of a side view from inside a moving train, achieved with studio green screen footage and enriched with realistic backdrops in post-production.

Compositing
CG integration
Set extension
Matte painting 
Fx
Beauty
Clean up
Keying
Camera car

Before and After
Gallery

Gunfire and shooting effects, including muzzle flashes and bullet impacts, to amplify the dynamism of combat scenes.

Blood effects enhancement, refining the emotional and visual impact of action sequences.

Rig removal, ensuring flawless execution in scenes filmed with visible technical supports.

Our detailed approach and use of advanced technologies enabled the creation of visually intense environments and moments, perfectly aligned with the production's requirements.

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M - Il figlio del secolo – VFX breakdown

Crew

Credits

Our Team
Davide Luchetti
VFX Executive Producer
Fabio Cerrito
Head of Department
Virginia Cefaly
VFX Producer
Marco Geracitano
Vfx Supervisor
Nicola Pentecoste
VFX Line Producer
Francesca Crespi
VFX Coordinator
Nazzareno Palmigiani
CG Coordinator
Mara Misino
VFX Production Team
Orsola Sorrentino
VFX Editor
Silvia Tolomeo
VFX Editor Assistant
Flavio Sassu
Data I/O Manager
Paolo Lonzi
CG Supervisor
Luca Bowles
Matchmover
Irene Ciccarelli
Matchmover
Lorenzo Moneta
DMP Artist
Andrea Reali
DMP Artist
Giulio Parati
Lead Compositor
Monica Cinquepalmi
Digital Compositor
Francesca Falzetta Pizzi
Digital Compositor
Diego Di Paola
Digital Compositor
Edoardo Fedele
Digital Compositor
Sara Gargano
Digital Compositor
Alessandro Macis
Digital Compositor
Filippo Verna
Digital Compositor
Pasquale Tomaiuolo
Digital Compositor
Giulio Tonini
CG Artist
Giulio Bartali
FX Artist
Fabio Fiordalice
Pipeline TD
Mirko Di Giorgio
Pipeline Technical Assistant
Alessia Marucci
HR Manager
Martina Cestrilli
Account Manager
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