VFXsjef

VFXsjef is a role in the Danish film and television industry referring to the chief of the visual effects department. In Danish production contexts, the VFXsjef is responsible for the overall planning, execution, and delivery of visual effects, from early concept through final integration in post-production. The term is often used interchangeably with the English designation visual effects supervisor, though local productions may prefer the Danish title.

The VFXsjef oversees the VFX team, assigns tasks, and coordinates with the director, cinematographer, art department, and post-production to ensure the creative vision is achieved within technical and budgetary constraints. They create and maintain a VFX plan and schedule, review and approve shot work, manage on-set VFX supervision when required, and liaise with external VFX studios and vendors to secure bids and manage contracts. They also monitor quality control, ensure compliance with safety and industry standards, and track progress against milestones and budgets, reporting to the producer or post-production supervisor.

Typical background includes extensive experience in visual effects production, strong leadership and communication skills, and a deep understanding of VFX pipelines, asset management, and rendering, as well as proficiency with software such as Nuke, Houdini, Maya, and related tools. A VFXsjef must balance artistic goals with technical feasibility and production deadlines, often solving scheduling and resource issues and mitigating risks.

In practice, the role is central to larger productions and is often part of a broader post-production team; on smaller projects, responsibilities may be shared with a VFX supervisor or line producer. See also visual effects supervisor.