What could be better than seeing Malaysia mentioned or featured in a Marvel film? Having local talent involved in the production, of course! Whether on screen as an extra or behind the scenes, it’s a point of pride to know that Malaysians are contributing to major Hollywood blockbusters.
One such Malaysian has now been credited not for just one Marvel project, but several. In a post shared on Threads, 3D generalist Ahmad Hamidullah revealed that he was one of the many visual effects artists involved in the studio’s upcoming film, “The Fantastic Four: First Step”.
“Alhamdulillah. Another year, another Marvel movie. This time, I was credited in The Fantastic Four 🥳,” he wrote, sharing a screenshot of the end credits featuring his name alongside his team. Obviously, since the film was a huge success, Ahmad’s post quickly went viral, with many expressing curiosity as to how he landed the job, what specific aspect of the film he worked on and how much he was paid for the project.
The local artist explained that he works at the Kuala Lumpur branch of Base FX, a company specialising in visual effects, animation, high-end creature and character work, fluid simulations, and other dynamic effects. The company has contributed to several blockbuster hits, including “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” and the Oscar-nominated “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”.
When asked about his role in “The Fantastic Four”, Ahmad shared that he was responsible for texturing and primarily handled 3D assets for the film, specifically for characters and elements such as Moleman, Subterranea, a retro bus, and various underground scenes. For those curious about his salary, that’s quite a sensitive topic, so you’re going to have to ask him personally about the payment for these projects.
As Ahmad mentioned that he had worked on several Marvel projects, many were curious to know which ones they were. While he did not specify in his original post, his IMDb profile reveals that he was part of the visual effects team for the “Deadpool & Wolverine” film as well as the “Ironheart” series. It’s so amazing to have our local talent shine in international blockbuster hits. We hope that more Malaysians will receive the same opportunity to work on these projects or even star in them!
