Marvel Studios Called Out By VFX Artist Over Unhealthy Working Conditions

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Marvel Studios is one of the biggest production companies in the cinematic landscape, but behind the scenes, the magic utilized to bring the stories to life appears to dangle in a disgruntling atmosphere. An anonymous VFX artist is speaking out about Marvel Studios' «bullying power» and the unhealthy conditions that have led to anxiety attacks and tearful breakdowns in effects houses.

VFX artists are an essential component of the machine that allows Marvel Studios to experience the success it has gained. The talented artists use the latest technology to create visually stunning scenes that wouldn't otherwise be possible by using computer-generated imagery to bring a film visually to life. Due to this, the working relationship between Marvel Studios and effects houses should live in a sea of support, but it's becoming apparent that the studio is difficult to work with more often than not.

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An anonymous VXF artist sat down with Vulture to discuss the unhealthy working conditions at the studio. «It’s pretty well known and even darkly joked about across all the visual-effects houses that working on Marvel Studios shows is really hard,» stated the VFX artist, highlighting the incredible power of the studio over effects houses. «Marvel genuinely works you really hard. I’ve had co-workers sit next to me, break down, and start crying. I’ve had people having anxiety attacks on the phone.»

One of the problems mentioned by the anonymous VFX artist is the arduous number of projects Marvel Studios pushes out. During their panel at San Diego Comic-Con, the studio unveiled their cinematic plans for the next two years in the Multiverse Saga,