Digital Domain hired Pete Dionne as Visual Effects Supervisor, recognised for his technical expertise, creative leadership and strong record in digital creatures and complex CG environments.
Digital Domain has hired Pete Dionne as Visual Effects Supervisor. With 25 years of experience in the visual effects industry, Pete is recognised for his technical excellence, creative leadership and a strong record in building digital creatures and complex CG environments.
Pete joins Digital Domain following a decade leading large-scale projects at major studios including Framestore, Method Studios and MPC. He is celebrated for his creative partnership, technical rigour and commitment to delivering exceptional final images across high-profile, technically demanding films.
Most recently, Pete completed supervising Skydance Media's The Gorge (2025). Previously, he served as Visual Effects Supervisor on Thor: Love and Thunder, delivering the film's acclaimed black-and-white ‘Moon of Shame’ sequence. He also led creature development and character integration for Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, leading teams who brought Pikachu and dozens of CG Pokémon characters to life.
Pete's portfolio includes the fantasy worlds of A Wrinkle in Time, the intricate CG spacecraft in Passengers, and creature work in Goosebumps. In addition, on several of these projects – The Gorge, Detective Pikachu, Passengers and Goosebumps – he also served as 2nd Unit VFX Supervisor, providing extensive on-set supervision.
Pete began his career in 2000 as a CG Generalist, building a deep technical foundation before advancing to CG and DFX Supervisor roles at Technicolor and MPC. His hands-on leadership on titles such as The Lone Ranger, Elysium and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 demonstrated his readiness for senior creative roles, culminating in his promotion to Visual Effects Supervisor in 2014.
"We are very pleased to welcome Pete to Digital Domain," said Sudhir Reddy, President of Global VFX Business at Digital Domain. "He is a highly respected supervisor with a proven ability to guide complex projects from concept through final delivery. His experience, leadership approach, and commitment to quality align closely with Digital Domain's standards and long-term strategic goals."
"Digital Domain has a longstanding reputation for delivering work of the highest caliber," said Pete. "The studio's uncompromising dedication to visual quality and creativity, commitment to innovation, and investment in emerging technologies were significant factors in my decision. I look forward to contributing to the strong culture of excellence that defines Digital Domain."
Based in Vancouver, Pete is known for his collaborative leadership style and dedication to high-quality results at every stage of production. His first project with Digital Domain will involve supervising visual effects for Warner Bros.'s upcoming feature film, collaborating closely with the production VFX Supervisor to continue delivering top quality visual effects for global clients. http://www.digitaldomain.com/
