Mitchell S. Drain

Mitchell “Mitch” Drain is a veteran VFX Supervisor with over 30 years of experience in the visual effects industry. Known for his inventive, adaptable approach, he has built a standout resume across feature film, episodic, and commercial work. His credits include major productions like “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” and “Master and Commander,” as well as several award-winning series for HBO, Netflix, TNT, NBC, ABC, and Sony Pictures Television.

Most recently, Mitch served as VFX Supervisor for Digital Domain on HBO’s upcoming horror series “IT: Welcome to Derry,” based on Stephen King’s “It.” He was also the VFX supervisor for “Stree 2,” one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of all time, and HBO’s highly acclaimed post-apocalyptic series “The Last of Us.”

Other recent work includes supervising visual effects for “Children of the Corn,” crafting environments and creatures for Netflix’s “Chupa,” and leading a major creature sequence in Lionsgate’s “Chaos Walking.” Mitch also oversaw Digital Domain’s work on Marvel’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” including digi-doubles, set extensions, explosions, and a flying helicarrier. Additional credits include HBO’s “Perry Mason” and CBS’s “The Twilight Zone.”

Mitch played a key role across multiple seasons of “Westworld,” collaborating with VFX Producer Elizabeth Castro and Supervisor Jay Worth on robotic effects and futuristic environments, earning him an Emmy for Outstanding Special Visual Effects. He also contributed to Marvel’s “Jessica Jones” alongside showrunner Melissa Rosenberg, and supervised visual effects on Netflix titles including “Sense8” and “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events,” as well as HBO’s “True Detective.” Other notable projects include “Independence Day,” “Minority Report,” and “Black Hawk Down.”

Specializing in grounded, real-world visual effects, Mitch focuses on photorealistic work that resonated with global audiences. On set, he is a natural problem-solver and a trusted creative partner to directors and studios, known for his sharp creative eye with a practical approach and ability to transform abstract ideas into visually compelling, technically sound sequences.