Martyn Culpitt is a visual effects supervisor at Image Engine, where he brings technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and strong leadership to some of the studio’s most complex productions, including Dune: Prophecy. His collaborative approach and deep understanding of both artistry and pipeline make him a key figure in delivering high-end visual effects.
Under his guidance, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore earned a 2023 VES Award nomination for Outstanding Effects Simulation in a Photoreal Feature. Martyn has also received nominations for a Leo Award for Alien: Ore, and both VES and HPA Awards for Jurassic World.
Martyn first joined Image Engine in 2012 as a Compositing Supervisor before stepping into the visual effects supervisor role the following year. Since then, he has supervised numerous projects at the studio, including Kraven the Hunter, Willow, Bloodshot, Birds of Prey, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and Logan.
Originally from New Zealand, Martyn moved to British Columbia in 2004, briefly working as a snowboarding instructor before joining CIS/Deluxe as a compositing supervisor. There, he contributed to films such as Tropic Thunder, Twilight, Angels & Demons, Invictus, Salt, and The Green Hornet.
Earlier in his career, Martyn worked at Oktobor Films as a senior inferno artist, managing the 2D department and contributing to commercial and feature work, including The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He first entered the world of visual effects at Sauce, transitioning from set construction and editorial, where he implemented Smoke and Flame systems and established a reputation for technical ingenuity and creative excellence.
Martyn continues to bring a deep well of experience, calm leadership, and a collaborative spirit to every project he leads.