A Man Called Otto


As CG Supervisor at Axis VFX, I helped bring A Man Called Otto to life with a mix of photoreal, invisible effects that supported the story’s emotional core.

Highlights included:

  • Transforming a small set into a bustling train station with CG trains and snowy tracks, adding tension to one of the film's most dramatic scenes.

  • Building a fully CG version of the Birchwood Estate to evoke the encroaching monotony Otto feels in his neighbourhood.

  • Seamlessly blending weather effects, including photoreal snow and flurries, to maintain visual continuity and heighten the film's bleak atmosphere.

  • Creating and integrating a CG Chevrolet SUV prototype into key scenes.


The goal was always to enhance the drama without drawing attention to the effects—a subtle but rewarding challenge.