Mani Vermaas is the Head of 2D and DFX Supervisor at FOLKS' Atlanta office. Since joining the team in 2020, he has supervised the compositing department, mentored new artists and helped oversee numerous projects. At FOLKS, he has supervised VFX work on Slanted, Ms. Pat Show, and Lioness.

With a background spanning both film and television, Mani has worked on major productions such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Boardwalk Empire, The Greatest Showman, Hereditary, and Lost City of Z. His credits also include Papillon, The Lighthouse, Ad Astra, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Sons of Liberty, Panic, The Good Doctor, The Blacklist, Pose, and Colin in Black & White.

A true Swiss Army knife of production, Mani’s experience covers everything from compositing to production management. Whether supervising, reviewing, or acting as DMP/compositing artist, he's always ready to step in and help keep things on track.

Mani is a team player who believes bringing a director’s vision to life starts with close collaboration from day one. He focuses on building a solid plan that stays within budget while staying true to the creative mission, offering guidance to ensure the best possible outcome for clients.