Biography

Victor Perez is a renowned figure in the global visual effects industry. Starting his career in 1997, he has worked in many areas of the visual storytelling. Starting as a photographer and cinematographer, extending his interest to the whole image post-production process and evolving into a visual effects artist with a special focus on photo-realistic compositing of CGI. Along the way, he has worked on a number of Hollywood films, including Christopher Nolan's 'The Dark Knight Rises', 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story', 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows', and 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides', plus many more. Eventually, he became a Film Director, and his career naturally led him to his current role as a Visual Effects Supervisor. What really drives Perez is his focus on storytelling. He is fascinated by how new technologies can help filmmakers tell stories in ways never seen before. His work is a fine alchemy of Science, Technology, and Art, reflecting his passion for innovation and creativity. In parallel and compatible with his professional career as a production visual effects supervisor, Victor Perez has built a name for himself in the visual effects industry worldwide by sharing his knowledge and work with the global community of visual effects professionals. Regularly invited to renowned events such as Siggraph, FMX, VIEW Conference, and more, he has become an influential figure in the field. His insights and accomplishments have been featured in specialized press, including Cinefex, FXGuide, The VFX Voice, and Before & Afters, to mention a few. In 2012, he was voted one of the most influential visual effects artists in the world by the specialized press of Nukepedia. Collaborating with Foundry®, Wacom® and ASUS®, Perez receives support, the latest technology, and financial support for his pioneering artistic research in the field of Visual Effects. Internationally regarded as a VFX compositing guru, he has delivered Masterclasses on Photorealistic Full-CGI Compositing at industry-leading institutions like Pixar Animation Studios, Dneg; and educational institutes like Escape Studios, and The Animation Workshops. In 2016, he was invited to speak at TED, showcasing his research and its connection with his personal life, featuring a live demo of the visual effects compositing process. Perez's publications on various facets of visual effects are available through Focal Press®, Netflix®, FxPhD®, and other outlets. Victor Perez's multifaceted career in filmmaking has been honored with over 50 awards and nominations. He has been recognized for his roles as visual effects supervisor, director, writer, and producer. Among these honors is the prestigious Italian Academy Award "David di Donatello," which he received in 2019 for his outstanding work on "The Invisible Boy: Second Generation." The same year, he made history with his experimental project "Echo," which he also directed. It earned a nomination at the Visual Effects Society (VES) Awards for Best Virtual Cinematography, marking the first time a short film had ever been nominated for this prestigious award. Through his extensive career, Victor Perez continues to be a beacon of innovation and divulging in the visual effects community, bridging the gap between technology, creativity, and storytelling.
- IMDb mini biography by: Lisa Cowell