I am a Senior Effects Technical Director with over 15 years of experience in delivering high-end FX for feature films, episodic television, and commercials. I excel in Houdini-based simulation and procedural systems, focusing on pyro, fluids, particles, destruction, and custom FX rigs. I enjoy collaborating with teams and mentoring junior artists while optimizing workflows for better results. My passion lies in creating scalable setups for complex effects, ensuring high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines.

Gabriel Roccisano

I am a Senior Effects Technical Director with over 15 years of experience in delivering high-end FX for feature films, episodic television, and commercials. I excel in Houdini-based simulation and procedural systems, focusing on pyro, fluids, particles, destruction, and custom FX rigs. I enjoy collaborating with teams and mentoring junior artists while optimizing workflows for better results. My passion lies in creating scalable setups for complex effects, ensuring high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines.

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I am a Senior Effects Technical Director with over 15 years of experience in delivering high-end FX for feature films, episodic television, and commercials. I excel in Houdini-based simulation and procedural systems, focusing on pyro, fluids, particles, destruction, and custom FX rigs. I enjoy collaborating with teams and mentoring junior artists while optimizing workflows for better results. My passion lies in creating scalable setups for complex effects, ensuring high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Work Experience

FX Technical Director at Chop Shop Post
December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Feature film FX work under NDA. Senior FX TD responsibilities including simulation, procedural systems, and shot delivery.
Lead FX Artist at Cutting Edge
July 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Lead FX role on feature and episodic projects under NDA. Oversight of FX workflows, complex simulation work, and technical problem-solving.
Digital Artist (FX) at Flo VFX
April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
FX work for commercial projects, primarily Houdini-based simulation and procedural setups.
Digital Artist (FX) at Fin Design
September 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023
Fluid simulation effects for commercial work (details released post-NDA).
Senior FX Artist at Rising Sun Pictures
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022
Worked on high-profile projects, developing complex pyro and simulation effects.

Education

Graduate Diploma at University of Adelaide
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Neuroscience) at Flinders University
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics