Biography

I have 20+ years of VFX industry experience, with three Primetime Emmy nominations and two Visual Effects Society Award nominations as a VFX Supervisor. I have held various roles throughout my career and have excelled as a VFX Production Executive for Netflix, Freelance VFX Supervisor, and VFX Consultant. I'm deeply dedicated to materializing storytellers' imagination through the intricate craft of Visual Effects. My diverse background encompasses on-set and vendor supervision, vendor workflows and production management, as well as, executive studio leadership. This allows me to adapt to a wide range of project types, budgets, and creative demands. In my most recent role as Director of VFX for Original Series at Netflix, I oversaw and led a dynamic team responsible for more than 60+ concurrent and active titles, including notable projects like 3 Body Problem, Bridgerton, Vikings:Valhalla, and Umbrella Academy. I also led strategy across a team of managers and worked in close collaboration with numerous award winning global vendors and top show-running and production talent. My tenure at Netflix included significant contributions, such as, being a key part of multiple internal product developments and deployments including VFX breakdown, VFX bid comparison, and VFX budgeting tools. I also played a pivotal role in steering the early VFX strategies needed to execute Netflix's International Originals' production team objectives, and successfully integrated them into a broader cross-functional strategy. Before joining Netflix, I established myself as a prominent VFX Supervisor, forging strong relationships with esteemed television crews and producers and vendors. I oversaw Visual Effects for high-budget, complex series, leveraging cutting-edge creative technology to deliver exceptional results efficiently and within budget constraints and production challenges. My proficiency extends to my prior work experience at Stargate Studios and Ingenuity Studios, where I gained valuable facility-side insights and was proud to work with nimble creative teams. My professional affiliations include memberships in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Visual Effects Society, which underscore my commitment to industry excellence and advancement.
- IMDb mini biography by: Jason Sperling