Join us for an inside look at the visual effects industry as Kirk Chantraine shares his journey of leading a large technology team at Industrial Light & Magic Vancouver. He’ll discuss the impact of his early work in games and animation on his leadership style, what it’s like to work in Technology at ILM, and provide behind-the-scenes insights into the making of shows like The Mandalorian. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leader in the VFX world!
Bio:
Kirk Chantraine (he/him) is a Canadian technology leader and photographer currently based in Vancouver, British Columbia. He graduated from Vancouver Film School for 3D Animation in 2004 and has worked in the Visual Effects industry ever since with companies such as Electronic Arts, Disney, and The Moving Picture Company.
Over the last twenty years, Kirk has built teams and streamlined pipelines in games, visual effects, and animation studios worldwide. He n w supervises global engineering teams and local technology teams at Industrial Light & Magic in Vancouver.
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