With 20 years of experience in major feature films, network and streaming television, commercials, and broadcast, I have proven myself as a reliable source for VFX, post production, and video/film production solutions on any team or project. My career began in the world of CG before moving into compositing and post production where I navigated all departments within the VFX and production pipelines, making me a strong connective tissue between production and post. I have co-founded The One Ring Studios, where I currently serve as Head of Production and have supervised VFX on numerous feature films and documentaries. I've worked closely with clients, directors, and producers to bid, breakdown, and execute VFX for over 10 feature films and offer on-set VFX supervision to ensure seamless production and post collaboration.…

Matthew Steele Finley

With 20 years of experience in major feature films, network and streaming television, commercials, and broadcast, I have proven myself as a reliable source for VFX, post production, and video/film production solutions on any team or project. My career began in the world of CG before moving into compositing and post production where I navigated all departments within the VFX and production pipelines, making me a strong connective tissue between production and post. I have co-founded The One Ring Studios, where I currently serve as Head of Production and have supervised VFX on numerous feature films and documentaries. I've worked closely with clients, directors, and producers to bid, breakdown, and execute VFX for over 10 feature films and offer on-set VFX supervision to ensure seamless production and post collaboration.…

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With 20 years of experience in major feature films, network and streaming television, commercials, and broadcast, I have proven myself as a reliable source for VFX, post production, and video/film production solutions on any team or project. My career began in the world of CG before moving into compositing and post production where I navigated all departments within the VFX and production pipelines, making me a strong connective tissue between production and post.

I have co-founded The One Ring Studios, where I currently serve as Head of Production and have supervised VFX on numerous feature films and documentaries. I’ve worked closely with clients, directors, and producers to bid, breakdown, and execute VFX for over 10 feature films and offer on-set VFX supervision to ensure seamless production and post collaboration.

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Co-Founder and Head of Production at The One Ring Studios
May 1, 2020 - Present
Co-Directed the feature documentary "A Million Women" and served as Post Supervisor. Oversaw teams of compositors and CG artists for feature films and commercials. VFX Supervisor on several feature films and distributed projects including "Reagan," "Soul On Fire," "Bau: Artist at War," and "Am I Racist?".
VFX Supervisor at Sugar Studios LA
December 31, 2022 - August 19, 2025
Managed VFX needs for over 10 feature films by working directly with client directors and producers. Supported production with on-set VFX supervision. Key projects included "The Blackening," "Mending the Line," "Daddy/Daughter Trip," "Terror on the Prairie," and "Good Mourning."
On-Set VFX Supervisor at Stargate Studios
March 1, 2020 - August 19, 2025
Guided directors, ADs, and DPs on optimal shooting techniques for VFX shots including camera, lighting, and set data collection. Served as main or second unit supervisor on FOX's "The Resident" over three seasons.
Senior Compositor at Stargate Studios
March 1, 2018 - Present
Trained junior compositors on pipeline and best practices. Composited 10-20 final shots per TV episode. Created custom workflows integrating Cinema 4D and simulation plugins, saving production time and costs. Worked on HBO's "Run," "Ray Donovan," "The Happytime Murders," "Gray's Anatomy," and FOX's "The Resident."
Contract Animator/Motion Designer at IBM
February 28, 2018 - August 19, 2025
Lead animator and motion designer on in-house projects for IBM and Honda. Produced top-highlighted pieces at a major IBM trade show and crafted motivational pieces for IBM CEO's annual executive leadership meetings, praised by IBM executive leadership.
Freelance Animator/Motion Designer at SteeleFin Motionworks
April 1, 2014 - Present
Designed and delivered animated and composited projects for Coca Cola, Bass Pro Shops, award-winning music videos, and commercials. Included photorealistic simulations and 3D modeling/texturing for Hawaiian Airlines commercials.
Freelancer VFX Artist at Global Virtual Studio
August 1, 2015 - August 19, 2025
Delivered over 100 motion design pieces and managed complex VFX on commercials and independent feature films including 70 sky replacements. Created photo effects and motion graphic sequences for ESPN's "30 for 30" series spot.
Animation Design and Colorist at Sex and Money: A National Search for Human Worth
March 1, 2011 - August 19, 2025
Established motion graphics and edited award-winning web documentary series. Created title sequences, motion graphics, color correction, including match-moving, rotoscoping, compositing, 3D modeling and animation.
Freelancer 3D Creature Animation at National Geographic Television
August 1, 2007 - August 19, 2025
Rigged, textured, animated and composited a fully CG prehistoric scene for the show "Bite Force," aired on Nat Geo TV.
Primary Animator and CG Artist at Museum of the Rockies
May 31, 2005 - August 3, 2006
Consulted on CG needs for interactive museum exhibits on dinosaurs. Animated full CG sequences and integrated CG with live-action scenes, including rigging, texturing, and animation of 3D dinosaur models.

Education

Associates Degree at Wagner Leadership Institute
September 1, 2006 - July 1, 2007
Motion Picture and Theater Arts studies at Montana State University
August 1, 2005 - June 1, 2006

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
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