Person
Gerard Diefenthal
Visual Effects · Born 1966-08-14 · Germany
Biography
Gerard Diefenthal (born August 14, 1966) is a French film director and visual storyteller, born in Germany. He is the founder and creative force behind Majestic XII Srl, an independent studio known for atmospheric, genre-driven productions. Diefenthal's signature style blends European gothic aesthetics with modern cinematic techniques, especially within the supernatural and horror genres. His current project, Darkside Witches II, explores witchcraft mythology and female power through a darkly poetic lens, set in the haunting landscapes of Scotland. As a director, Diefenthal is recognized for his meticulous visual worldbuilding, practical effects, and his psychological approach to storytelling.
Known for
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Visual Effects Coordinator
No Time to Die
Visual Effects Supervisor
Taxi
Second Assistant Director
Crying Freeman
Visual Effects Coordinator
Tale of Tales
Production Assistant
Dogman
Visual Effects Coordinator
Saving My Pig
Editor
Darkside Witches
Don Gabrielle
Darkside Witches II
Fr. Gabriel
Filmography
- 2021No Time to DieVisual Effects Supervisor
- 2019Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerVisual Effects Coordinator
- 2018Saving My PigEditor
- 2018DogmanVisual Effects Coordinator
- 2015Tale of TalesProduction Assistant
- 2015Darkside WitchesDon Gabrielle
- 1998TaxiSecond Assistant Director
- 1995Crying FreemanVisual Effects Coordinator
- —Darkside Witches IIFr. Gabriel
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