Amid reports of chaotic productions and criticism of the poor performance of its latest projects, the Casa de las Ideas has lost one of its pillars. Argentine producer Victoria Alonso, who previously held the position of president of physical production and post-production, visual effects and animation at Marvel Studios, has left the company after almost two decades.
Victoria Alonso joined the ranks of Marvel Studios in 2006 as Head of Visual Effects and Post Production. She was one of the executives who helped launch the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a co-producer on Hombre de Hierro (2008). From The Avengers (2012), Alonso went on to be credited as an executive producer on the multi-million dollar franchise films and series. By 2021, Victoria took over the role of President of Physical Production and Post Production, Visual Effects and Animation.
Considered one of the most powerful women in Hollywood, Alonso was one of the main ambassadors of the MCU. In addition, she became a major spokesperson for the studio’s representation and inclusion efforts; both within the superhero saga and speaking openly against projects like the “Don’t Say Gay” law in Florida, for example.
Recently, Alonso also produced the feature film nominated for an Oscar for Best International Film, Argentina, 1985directed by Santiago Mitre.
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According to the original report of The Hollywood Reporter, the executive left the studio last Friday, but her sources did not detail the reasons behind her departure. It was also not mentioned if it was she who submitted her resignation or if it was the studio that decided to end her employment relationship.
However, reporter Chris Lee of vulture, offered through his Twitter account an unofficial version of what would have led to Alonso’s departure from the emporium led by Kevin Feige.
MANY visual effects sources have told me that Victoria Alonso was uniquely responsible for Marvel’s toxic work environment: a kingmaker who rewarded unquestioning loyalty with a flood of work, but also maintained a blacklist that put visual effects professionals with eyes crazed with fear.
A source told him that Alonso had a lot of power in all the important creative decisions in Marvel productions. “Kevin Feige and Victoria Alonso personally approve each shot, all the visual effects work, which is usually the work of a director or a showrunner”, he assured.
“The main [ejecutiva de Marvel Studios] The one that everyone is pretty scared of is Victoria Alonso,” another visual effects artist told Chris Lee. “If he likes you, you’re going to get a job and you’re going to move up in the industry. If you’ve made her angry in any way, you’re going to freeze up.”
So far, neither Victoria Alonso nor Marvel Studios have officially commented on her departure.
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