Reports of VFX artists being paid 20% less than the industry standard by Marvel Studios.
Long hours and constant revisions cause mental and emotional stress for VFX artists.
VFX houses fear declining poor working conditions could lead to blacklisting by Marvel.
Victoria Alonso, President of Physical, Post Production, VFX, and Animation at Marvel Studios, holds significant power in the industry.
Good work on Marvel films can lead to future opportunities for VFX houses.
Marvel Studios is resistant to paying higher wages for VFX artists.
The 2022 poll found average pay rate for VFX artists resulted in higher salary requests.
Marvel Studios ultimately agreed to higher pay rates, possibly a sign of change.
Marvel Studios is considering creating its own VFX house to address the poor treatment of VFX artists.