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Dennis Berardi

Visual Effects

Biography

Founder of Herne Hill, Dennis Berardi, is a creative visionary known for his unwavering dedication to the art of visual effects, which is epitomised in the quality of his work. From innovative beginnings with IMAX and the National Film Board of Canada, Berardi worked closely to integrate the ground-breaking digital imaging systems for live-action and animated films. In 2001, Berardi founded the Toronto-based visual effects studio, Mr. X. Under his stewardship, Mr. X grew from a small eight-person shop to a global VFX brand with studio locations in Toronto, Montreal, Adelaide, and Bangalore. In 2021, Dennis opened the doors at Herne Hill. Dennis is currently serving as executive producer on Rupert Wyatt’s Desert Warrior. Information above via their homepage.

Personal Details

Gender
Male
Known For
Visual Effects

Movies (49)

Frankenstein
7.7

Frankenstein

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2025

Desert Warrior
10.0

Desert Warrior

Executive Producer (Production)

2025

In the Lost Lands
6.4

In the Lost Lands

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2025

The Deliverance
6.0

The Deliverance

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2024

Nightmare Alley
7.0

Nightmare Alley

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2021

Monster Hunter
6.5

Monster Hunter

Producer (Production)

2020

The Empty Man
6.2

The Empty Man

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2020

In the Shadow of the Moon
6.2

In the Shadow of the Moon

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2019

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
6.5

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Senior Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2019

The Silence
6.0

The Silence

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2019

The Shape of Water
7.2

The Shape of Water

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2017

Retaliation Mode: Making 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter'
10.0

Retaliation Mode: Making 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter'

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2017

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
6.1

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2016

Crimson Peak
6.7

Crimson Peak

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2015

Pay the Ghost
5.4

Pay the Ghost

Executive Producer (Production)

2015

Pompeii
5.5

Pompeii

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2014

Carrie
6.0

Carrie

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2013

Back from the Afterlife: Making 'Resident Evil: Retribution'
5.5

Back from the Afterlife: Making 'Resident Evil: Retribution'

as Self

2012

The Factory
5.6

The Factory

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2012

Resident Evil: Retribution
5.8

Resident Evil: Retribution

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2012

The Thing
6.2

The Thing

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2011

The Three Musketeers
5.8

The Three Musketeers

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2011

Undead Evolution: Making 'Resident Evil: Afterlife'
4.2

Undead Evolution: Making 'Resident Evil: Afterlife'

as Self

2010

TRON: Legacy
6.5

TRON: Legacy

Visual Effects Producer (Visual Effects)

2010

Resident Evil: Afterlife
6.1

Resident Evil: Afterlife

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2010

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
7.5

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2010

The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day
6.0

The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day

Visual Effects Producer (Visual Effects)

2009

Amelia
5.7

Amelia

Visual Effects Producer (Visual Effects)

2009

Whiteout
5.6

Whiteout

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2009

Away We Go
6.7

Away We Go

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2009

Death Race
6.3

Death Race

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2008

Resident Evil: Extinction
6.3

Resident Evil: Extinction

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2007

Shoot 'Em Up
6.5

Shoot 'Em Up

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2007

Dead Silence
6.4

Dead Silence

Visual Effects Producer (Visual Effects)

2007

Hollywoodland
6.1

Hollywoodland

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2006

Skinwalkers
5.1

Skinwalkers

Producer (Production)

2006

16 Blocks
6.4

16 Blocks

Executive Visual Effects Producer (Crew)

2006

A History of Violence
7.2

A History of Violence

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2005

Four Brothers
6.8

Four Brothers

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2005

Ice Princess
6.4

Ice Princess

Visual Effects Producer (Visual Effects)

2005

Assault on Precinct 13
6.2

Assault on Precinct 13

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2005

Species III
5.2

Species III

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2005

Cube Zero
5.7

Cube Zero

Co-Producer (Production)

2004

Resident Evil: Apocalypse
6.4

Resident Evil: Apocalypse

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2004

Luck
5.2

Luck

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2004

Dawn of the Dead
7.1

Dawn of the Dead

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2004

Wrong Turn
6.4

Wrong Turn

Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2003

Cube 2: Hypercube
5.5

Cube 2: Hypercube

Visual Effects Producer (Visual Effects)

2002

Jason X
4.9

Jason X

Special Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

2001

TV Shows (1)