Senior Previsualization and Lead Layout Artist with 15+ years of experience across feature animation, virtual production, VFX, and television. Expert in cinematic storytelling through character blocking, camera placement, lensing, and shot continuity in a 3D environment. Proven collaborator with directors, heads of previs, art direction, cinematography, and editorial to translate storyboards, reels, and scripts into compelling sequences. Strong technical generalist with hands-on experience in modeling, surfacing, rigging, lighting, FX, and Unreal-based workflows.

Iva Antioco

Senior Previsualization and Lead Layout Artist with 15+ years of experience across feature animation, virtual production, VFX, and television. Expert in cinematic storytelling through character blocking, camera placement, lensing, and shot continuity in a 3D environment. Proven collaborator with directors, heads of previs, art direction, cinematography, and editorial to translate storyboards, reels, and scripts into compelling sequences. Strong technical generalist with hands-on experience in modeling, surfacing, rigging, lighting, FX, and Unreal-based workflows.

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Senior Previsualization and Lead Layout Artist with 15+ years of experience across feature
animation, virtual production, VFX, and television. Expert in cinematic storytelling through
character blocking, camera placement, lensing, and shot continuity in a 3D environment.
Proven collaborator with directors, heads of previs, art direction, cinematography, and
editorial to translate storyboards, reels, and scripts into compelling sequences. Strong
technical generalist with hands-on experience in modeling, surfacing, rigging, lighting, FX,
and Unreal-based workflows.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Sequence Lead, Virtual Production & Previs at Lightstorm Entertainment
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Led development of numerous cinematic sequences for performance-capture characters and large-scale action across real-time and virtual production workflows. Supported live virtual production shoots in New Zealand and Los Angeles, delivering real-time solutions for staging, camera, and performance review. Coordinated production-ready turnovers to Wētā FX, preserving performance intent and technical accuracy across departments.
Immersive Creative Director at George P. Johnson
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Led creative direction and visualization for immersive brand experiences, interactive environments, and experiential installations. Directed real-time content, cinematic presentations, and pitch concepts that won client alignment; led project teams across design, technology, and fabrication.
Creative Director at Intel Corporation
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2015
Directed live-action, CG, and VFX commercial campaigns for global product launches, leading cross-functional creative, animation, and post teams.
Virtual Production / Previs / VFX Lead at Freelance
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2019
Delivered previs, animation, VFX, and compositing across feature film and TV. Credits include Gimme Shelter, We Own the Night, Dark Waters, Megalodon.

Education

MA, Animation Directing at National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts “Kr. Sarafov”, Sofia, Bulgaria
January 11, 2030 - June 22, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet