Hi, I’m María Valle — CG Supervisor and Lead Lighting & Compositing Artist.

For the past eight years, I’ve been shaping visual stories across VFX, cinematics, and feature animation. I’ve had the privilege of leading teams at DNEG, Axis Studios, Redefine, as well as contributing to high-end projects with studios like Cinesite and Digic Pictures.

My toolkit spans lighting, rendering, lookdev, and compositing, supported by a strong foundation in texturing and shading — allowing me to guide shots from layout all the way to final pixel.

I thrive on crafting striking, story-driven imagery: from the dust-laden sunsets of Dune and the neon oceans of Aquaman 2, to the stylised anthology of Love, Death & Robots, the noir palette of Netflix’s Ripley, the sleek action of Marvel’s The Eye of Wakanda, and the cinematic intensity of Call of Duty.

Whether supervising a team or mentoring upcoming artists, my mission is to merge technical precision with artistic intuition — always in service of the story.

Outside the studio, you’ll often find me behind a camera, chasing light and nurturing my lifelong passion for cinematography.

Curious, collaborative, and driven to grow. If you’re looking for someone to shape light, mood, and story — let’s connect.

— María Valle —