Cinesite share how their team enhanced the danger, menace, and atmosphere of Paul Greengrass’ drama
Directed by Paul Greengrass, The Lost Bus is a movie drama inspired by the real events of the 2018 Camp Fire. In the midst of the nation’s deadliest wildfire in a century, determined father Kevin (Matthew McConaughey) risks everything to rescue dedicated teacher Mary (America Ferrera) and her students in a film inspired by a true story of survival.
Cinesite delivered over 200 visual effects shots, led by in-house Senior VFX Supervisor Max Dennison. From swirling embers that dance through the air to thick, rolling smoke that cloaks the screen in tension, every element was carefully crafted to heighten the atmosphere and bring the sense of danger to life.
Find out more through Cinesite’s case study of The Lost Bus.
View Cinesite’s breakdown reel here:
