Sean Schur

Visual effects professor

Education

B.F.A., Character Animation, California Institute of the Arts

Credentials

Professor of visual effects, 2024–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

VFX supervisor, 2022–24, Framestore, Vancouver, BC

VFX supervisor, 2017–22, Method Studios, Vancouver

CG supervisor, 2015–17, Double Negative, Vancouver

CG supervisor, 2012–15, Method Studios, Vancouver

Senior digital artist, 2010–12, Industrial Light & Magic

Head of CG dept./VFX supervisor, 2008–10, Reliance Media Works (formerly Slash FX)

Senior digital artist, 2008, Industrial Light & Magic

CG supervisor, 2007–08, The Orphanage

Visual effects supervisor, 2006–07, Tweak Films

Senior digital artist, 2006, Industrial Light & Magic

Lead lighter/CG supervisor, 2003–06, Dreamworks Animation

Lighting lead, 2002–03, WETA Digital

CG supervisor, 2001–02, Sony Pictures Imageworks

Creative head of 3D/visual effects supervisor, 2000–01, The Moving Picture Company

CG supervisor, 1995–2000, Industrial Light & Magic

Awards, recognitions, and honors

Primetime Emmy Award Nominee for Umbrella Academy, 2019
LEAF (London Effects & Anim Festival) and VEAF (Vancouver Effects & Anim Festival) for Body Story, 2001

Organizations

VES
ACM

Publications and presentations

Associated projects