Image Engine Design Inc.
Image Engine Design Inc., founded in 1995 in Vancouver, BC, is a premier visual effects studio specializing in photorealistic VFX for feature films and television series. Renowned for innovative creature design, digital environments, and seamless compositing, they have contributed to blockbuster projects like Game of Thrones, The Mandalorian, and Deadpool & Wolverine. As part of the Cinesite Group since 2015, Image Engine combines creative excellence with advanced technology to deliver award-winning visuals.
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Notable Projects
Deadpool & Wolverine
2024Film
Client: Marvel Studios
Role: Visual effects and creature animation
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
2024TV Series
Client: Lucasfilm / Disney
Role: Characters, environments, and action sequences
Spider-Man: No Way Home
2021Film
Client: Sony Pictures
Role: Digital environments and compositing
Obi-Wan Kenobi
2022TV Series
Client: Lucasfilm / Disney
Role: Visual effects and environments
Game of Thrones
2015TV Series
Client: HBO
Role: Dragon animation and battle sequences
Lost in Space
2018TV Series
Client: Netflix
Role: Robot design and space environments
The Mandalorian
2019TV Series
Client: Disney+
Role: Creature effects and digital sets
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
2016Film
Client: Warner Bros.
Role: Magical creatures and environments
Awards & Recognition
Academy Award Nomination for Best Visual Effects
for “District 9”
Visual Effects Society Award
for “Game of Thrones”
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects
for “Game of Thrones”
Visual Effects Society Award
for “Lost in Space”
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects
for “The Book of Boba Fett”
Key Personnel
Shawn Walsh
Executive Visual Effects Producer and General Manager
Previous: Industrial Light & Magic, Weta Digital
Notable Projects: Deadpool, Game of Thrones
Over 20 years in VFX industry, leads creative production
Thomas Schelesny
Visual Effects Supervisor
Notable Projects: Fantastic Beasts, The Mandalorian
2-Time Emmy winning VFX Supervisor with over 25 years experience
Christian Manz
Visual Effects Supervisor
Previous: Framestore, Double Negative
Notable Projects: Fantastic Beasts, The Mandalorian
VES Award winner
Martyn Culpitt
Visual Effects Supervisor
Previous: Weta Digital
Notable Projects: Spider-Man: No Way Home, Lost in Space
Specializes in creature effects
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Image Engine is part of the Cinesite Group, having been acquired in 2015, which has expanded their resources and global reach while maintaining their creative independence. They offer flexible hybrid or fully remote work options for eligible candidates in British Columbia, Canada.