I am a VFX Producer with global experience spanning the USA, Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific. I’ve partnered with studios and production companies including Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Warner Bros, Columbia Pictures, Sony Entertainment, Universal, Paramount, Netflix, Happy Madison, and Apple TV+ on projects across bidding, budgets, pre-development, physical production, miniatures, and post. I specialize in leading day-to-day management of teams, projects, bidding, technology, and pipeline development, including ILM’s first international facility outside the USA in Singapore. Most recently, I’ve supported productions like Murder Mystery 2 for Netflix, Mr. Corman for Apple TV+, and other high-profile VFX-driven projects, delivering coordinated VFX production across multiple studios and geographies.

Michele Stewart Nettleton

I am a VFX Producer with global experience spanning the USA, Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific. I’ve partnered with studios and production companies including Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Warner Bros, Columbia Pictures, Sony Entertainment, Universal, Paramount, Netflix, Happy Madison, and Apple TV+ on projects across bidding, budgets, pre-development, physical production, miniatures, and post. I specialize in leading day-to-day management of teams, projects, bidding, technology, and pipeline development, including ILM’s first international facility outside the USA in Singapore. Most recently, I’ve supported productions like Murder Mystery 2 for Netflix, Mr. Corman for Apple TV+, and other high-profile VFX-driven projects, delivering coordinated VFX production across multiple studios and geographies.

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I am a VFX Producer with global experience spanning the USA, Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific. I’ve partnered with studios and production companies including Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Warner Bros, Columbia Pictures, Sony Entertainment, Universal, Paramount, Netflix, Happy Madison, and Apple TV+ on projects across bidding, budgets, pre-development, physical production, miniatures, and post.

I specialize in leading day-to-day management of teams, projects, bidding, technology, and pipeline development, including ILM’s first international facility outside the USA in Singapore. Most recently, I’ve supported productions like Murder Mystery 2 for Netflix, Mr. Corman for Apple TV+, and other high-profile VFX-driven projects, delivering coordinated VFX production across multiple studios and geographies.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

VFX Producer at Murder Mystery 2 – Netflix / Happy Madison Films
December 31, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Led VFX bidding, budgeting, pre-production, on-set coordination, and post‑production integration for the Netflix feature, coordinating across USA and Europe.
VFX Production Manager at Mr. Corman – Apple TV+ / A24 (New Zealand)
December 31, 2021 - September 19, 2025
Directed VFX production management for episodic series, coordinating NZ unit work with vendors and post teams to ensure timely delivery.
Co-Producer at Dark Harbour – TVNZ (New Zealand) Pre-Development
January 1, 2023 - Present
Co-led pre-development efforts, aligning VFX needs with overall production plans and timelines.
VFX Line Producer at Kiddets S2 – Pukeko Pictures / Breakthrough Entertainment
December 31, 2018 - September 19, 2025
Managed line production, budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination for the S2 animation series.
VFX Line Producer at Kiddets S1 – Pukeko Pictures / Breakthrough Entertainment
December 31, 2018 - September 19, 2025
Managed line production, budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination for the S1 animation series.
VFX Producer at Book Hungry Bears – Pukeko Pictures / Breakthrough Entertainment
December 31, 2018 - September 19, 2025
VFX producer for animation series; oversaw on-set coordination, pre-development, and VFX pipeline setup.
VFX Production Manager at Cowboy Bebop – Netflix / Sunrise Inc
December 31, 2019 - September 19, 2025
VFX production management on episodic series; liaised with NZ production and international VFX vendors.
VFX Production Manager at TED 2 – Superbowl Commercial (Universal Pictures / Tippett Studios)
January 1, 2015 - September 19, 2025
VFX production management for a high-profile commercials project, coordinating bidding, scheduling, and vendor delivery.
Snr VFX Coordinator at A Million Ways to Die in the West – Universal Pictures / Tippett Studios
January 1, 2014 - September 19, 2025
Senior VFX coordination on a major feature; ensured on-set VFX integration and post‑production alignment.
ILM VFX Production Manager / Department Manager at Lucasfilm / Industrial Light & Magic (Singapore / USA)
December 31, 2008 - September 19, 2025
VFX production management across multiple high-profile features; led department operations for ILM’s first international facility outside the USA.
VFX Coordinator at Peter Pan – WWE Studios / Photon VFX
December 31, 2003 - September 19, 2025
VFX coordination on feature; supported on-set and post‑production teams with vendor management.
VFX Coordinator Miniatures & Physical Production at Anacondas: The Blood Orchid – Columbia Pictures / Photon VFX
December 31, 2004 - September 19, 2025
Coordinated miniatures and physical production elements for location shoots (Fiji & Australia).
VFX Bidding Producer / VFX PM at House of Wax / The Marine / See No Evil / Hercules – Warner Bros. / Photon VFX
December 31, 2005 - September 19, 2025
Led VFX bidding and production management across multiple features, coordinating vendor bids and schedules.
VFX Producer at Pukeko Pictures / Breakthrough Entertainment
December 31, 2019 - September 19, 2025
VFX Producer and Animation Line Producer for NZ animation projects; pre-development and on-set coordination.
Animation Line Producer at Pukeko Pictures / Breakthrough Entertainment
December 31, 2018 - September 19, 2025
Animation Line Producer for Kiddets S2; VFX line production responsibilities.
VFX Bidding Producer at Photon VFX
December 31, 2005 - September 19, 2025
VFX bidding producer for Australia projects; miniatures and physical production coordination.
VFX PM Miniatures & Physical Production at Photon VFX
December 31, 2005 - September 19, 2025
VFX project management focusing on miniatures and physical production.
VFX Production Manager at Universal Pictures / Tippett Studios
December 31, 2014 - September 19, 2025
VFX production management for feature projects; oversaw large-scale VFX pipelines.
Snr VFX Coordinator at A Roland Emmerich Film / Columbia Pictures
December 31, 2010 - September 19, 2025
Senior VFX coordination for a Roland Emmerich feature; cross-department and vendor coordination.
VFX Producer at Ted 2 / Universal Pictures / Tippett Studios
December 31, 2015 - September 19, 2025
VFX bidding and production coordination for TED 2 Superbowl commercial and related VFX work.
VFX Production Manager at The Daydream Series / Independent
December 31, 2009 - September 19, 2025
VFX production management for short film and independent projects.
VFX Coordinator / Miniatures & Physical Production at Photon VFX
December 31, 2005 - September 19, 2025
VFX coordination and physical production for mid-size projects.
Snr VFX Coordinator at Lucasfilm / ILM
December 31, 2008 - September 19, 2025
Senior VFX coordination for multiple ILM projects, including Indiana Jones and Transformers franchises, across USA and Singapore.
VFX Production Manager at Lucasfilm / ILM
December 31, 2008 - September 19, 2025
Department Manager overseeing multiple high-profile VFX features (e.g., Transformers, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Harry Potter).
Snr VFX Coordinator / Production Manager at A Roland Emmerich Film – Columbia Pictures
January 1, 2010 - Present
Senior VFX coordinator and production manager for major feature projects.
Producer | Editor | Story Consultant at The Daydream Series (Independent)
December 31, 2009 - September 19, 2025
Independent producer and editor contributing to development and post-production work for a short film project.
ILM VFX Production Manager / Department Manager at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) / Lucasfilm
January 1, 2008 - September 19, 2025
Department manager and VFX production lead on multiple high-profile features and franchises.

Education

Bachelor of Multimedia at University of Sunshine Coast, Australia
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Certificate of Achievement, Multimedia Studies Design Specialty at College of Marin, Bay Area California
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Associates Applied Science at College of Marin, Bay Area California
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Sculpture & Ceramics at College of Marin, Bay Area California
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Multimedia | Computer Science at University of Sunshine Coast, Australia
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
Certificate of Achievement, Multimedia Studies Design Specialty at College of Marin, Bay Area California
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Associates Applied Science at College of Marin
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Bachelor of Multimedia | Computer Science at University of Sunshine Coast, Australia
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Certificate of Achievement Multimedia Studies Design Specialty at College of Marin, Bay Area California
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Associates Applied Science (Current ongoing) Sculpture & Ceramics at College of Marin
January 1, 2023 - September 19, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate of Achievement, Multimedia Studies Design Specialty
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Associates Applied Science
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Sculpture & Ceramics
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services