John Kilshaw

Studio Executive & Tactical Creative | VFX Leader on Avengers, The Dark Knight & Harry Potter | Story-Driven, Tech-Savvy, Results-Focused.

Role
Executive Creative Director at Framestore
Location
Scarsdale, NY, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About John Kilshaw

Tactical creative and studio executive with a VFX-savvy edge, part storyteller, part technician, slicing through corporate red tape and crafting breathtaking moments and invisible VFX for film and television. Brings both soul and strategy to the table, leading to making innovative impacts, re-drawing boundaries, and taking VFX to the next level. Known for promoting a stimulating environment of innovation and artistic exploration. Recognized for visual effects on major franchises, including Avengers, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Dark Knight, and the Harry Potter movies. Acumen for the big picture of business management from budget management to resource allocation.Attains project goals while optimizing workflow efficiency. Mentors emerging talent and cultivates a culture of creativity, ownership, and continuous improvement.Areas of Expertise:* Creative Vision & Innovation* Out-of-the-Box & Strategic Thinking* Digital Painting* Feature Films* Quantum, Nuanced Thinking* Influential CommunicationSelected Career Achievements:* Collaborated at Framestore on major streaming series and movies, including in sequences for Avatar: The Last Airbender, One Piece, Away, Dexter, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Diplomat season 2 and 3and Twisted Metal season 2.* Completed the show Black Rabbit at Framestore, achieving a cost savings of or 23% under budget.\"

Experience

  1. Executive Creative Director

    Framestore

    Mar 2019 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

  • Bournemouth University

    MA, Computer Animation

    2002 — 2003

  • North Staffordshire Poly

    Ba(hons), Photography

    1984 — 1987

Skills

  • Special Effects
  • Mel
  • Maya
  • Look Development
  • Pre-Production
  • Feature Films
  • Rotoscoping
  • Nuke
  • Vfx Supervision
  • Visual Effects
  • Film
  • Houdini
  • Shading
  • Particle Effects
  • Renderman
  • Lighting
  • Digital Painting
  • Shake
  • 3d
  • Digital Compositing
  • Animation
  • Compositing

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