Known for Visual Effects
Matthew Twyford is a London-based visual effects supervisor at Framestore. He graduated from the University of Westminster, where he studied Photographic and Electronic Imaging Science. He began working in feature film in 1997 with Film Factory, starting as a Senior VFX Designer on the title sequence for Seven Years in Tibet (1997). Over many years, Twyford freelanced with Framestore, contributing to major films including The Golden Compass (2007) and Gravity (2013), which won Oscars. He joined Framestore full-time in 2012 and was responsible for overseeing the studio’s 2D technical workflow while working closely with compositing teams to ensure efficiency and high quality. As Compositing Supervisor, he worked on Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 (2017) and Avengers: Endgame(2019). wyford has held the role of Visual Effects Supervisor on high-profile projects. These include Project Power (2020), where he oversaw the ‘Man on Fire’ sequence and led innovation in LED technology. He also supervised Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) and Loki Season 2 (2023). His most notable work is as VFX Supervisor for Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). Twyford was among those recognised by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA, with a 2025 Saturn Award nomination for Best Film Visual/Special Effects for Deadpool & Wolverine, shared with colleagues Swen Gillberg, Vincent Papaix, and Dominic Tuohy. He was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 2024 for Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie for Loki (2021), along with Steve Moncur, Christopher Townsend, Allison Paul, Sandra Balej, and Chris Smallfield. In addition, he has received Visual Effects Society Award nominations: for Loki (2021) in 2024 (Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode, “Glorious Purpose” S2E6); and for Project Power (2020) in 2021 (Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature).
Filmography
51 films, 1 show


Deadpool & Wolverine
2024 · 2h 8m
country: United States
A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life with his days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. But when his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctant Wolverine.


TÁR
2022 · 2h 38m
country: United States
As celebrated conductor Lydia Tár starts rehearsals for a career-defining symphony, the consequences of her past choices begin to echo in the present.


Thor: Love and Thunder
2022 · 1h 59m
country: United States
After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods, Thor Odinson enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg, and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who now wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. Together they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.


The King's Man
2021 · 2h 11m
country: United Kingdom
As a collection of history's worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them.


Project Power
2020 · 1h 53m
country: United States
An ex-soldier, a teen and a cop collide in New Orleans as they hunt for the source behind a dangerous new pill that grants users temporary superpowers.


One Life
2011 · 1h 25m
country: United Kingdom
One Life captures unprecedented and beautiful sequences of animal behaviour guaranteed to bring you closer to nature than ever before, as well as a second disc packed full of never before seen extras including an exclusive making of featurette narrated by Daniel Craig.


Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
2011 · 2h 10m
country: United Kingdom
Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort's formidable skills.


Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
2010 · 2h 26m
country: United Kingdom
Harry, Ron and Hermione walk away from their last year at Hogwarts to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, putting an end to Voldemort's bid for immortality. But with Harry's beloved Dumbledore dead and Voldemort's unscrupulous Death Eaters on the loose, the world is more dangerous than ever.


Never Let Me Go
2010 · 1h 44m
country: United Kingdom
As children, Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy spend their childhood at an idyllic and secluded English boarding school. As they grow into adults, they must come to terms with the complexity and strength of their love for one another while also preparing for the haunting reality awaiting them.


Triangle
2009 · 1h 39m
country: Australia
When Jess sets sail on a yacht with a group of friends, she cannot shake the feeling that there is something wrong.


Moth
2004 · 12m
country: Unknown
Tommy is an unhappy seven year old boy who is still grieving for the death of his father, whilst battling with his new stepfather. When a moth dies in the palm of his hand he is fascinated by the residue it leaves behind - "magic dust, that helps the moths to fly" his mother tells him. Tommy becomes obsessed with moths, seeing them as the only way to escape from the conflict around and within him.


Ella Enchanted
2004 · 1h 36m
country: Ireland
Ella lives in a magical world in which each child, at the moment of their birth, is given a virtuous "gift" from a fairy godmother. Ella's so-called gift, however, is obedience. This birthright proves itself to be quite the curse once Ella finds herself in the hands of several unscrupulous characters whom she quite literally cannot disobey. Determined to gain control of her life and decisions, Ella sets off on a journey to find her fairy godmother who she hopes will lift the curse. The path, however, isn't easy -- Ella must outwit a slew of unpleasant obstacles including ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, elves and Prince Charmont's evil uncle, who wants to take over the crown and rule the kingdom.