Hi, I'm Matt Hansen, a passionate and experienced Visual Effects Supervisor with a background in fine arts and digital animation. I specialize in supervising VFX projects across film and television, making sure that every visual effect enhances the storytelling in the most impactful way. With years of hands-on experience in 3D animation and on-set supervision, I thrive in creative environments where collaboration and innovation come first. I have had the privilege to work on numerous high-profile projects, winning awards for my visual effects work. I enjoy blending traditional artistic skills with cutting-edge digital technologies to bring stories to life. If you're looking for a dedicated professional who combines technical expertise with a strong artistic vision, let's connect.

Matt Hansen

Hi, I'm Matt Hansen, a passionate and experienced Visual Effects Supervisor with a background in fine arts and digital animation. I specialize in supervising VFX projects across film and television, making sure that every visual effect enhances the storytelling in the most impactful way. With years of hands-on experience in 3D animation and on-set supervision, I thrive in creative environments where collaboration and innovation come first. I have had the privilege to work on numerous high-profile projects, winning awards for my visual effects work. I enjoy blending traditional artistic skills with cutting-edge digital technologies to bring stories to life. If you're looking for a dedicated professional who combines technical expertise with a strong artistic vision, let's connect.

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Hi, I’m Matt Hansen, a passionate and experienced Visual Effects Supervisor with a background in fine arts and digital animation. I specialize in supervising VFX projects across film and television, making sure that every visual effect enhances the storytelling in the most impactful way. With years of hands-on experience in 3D animation and on-set supervision, I thrive in creative environments where collaboration and innovation come first.

I have had the privilege to work on numerous high-profile projects, winning awards for my visual effects work. I enjoy blending traditional artistic skills with cutting-edge digital technologies to bring stories to life. If you’re looking for a dedicated professional who combines technical expertise with a strong artistic vision, let’s connect.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

VFX Supervisor/On set Supervisor at Ghost VFX, Toronto, Ont.
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Supervised visual effects and on-set VFX for numerous film and television productions including Revival, Ginny & Georgia, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, and Wynonna Earp: Vengeance among others from 2021 through 2025. Responsibilities included managing VFX teams, coordinating with production units, and ensuring the quality and timely delivery of visual effects assets.
VFX Supervisor/On set Supervisor at Technicolor VFX, Toronto, Ont.
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Led VFX supervision and on-set supervision for television series and films such as Supercool, Good Witch, Dead Still, and October Faction between 2019 and 2021. Tasks included overseeing the visual effects process, collaborating with directors and producers, and supervising VFX production teams.
VFX Supervisor/On set Supervisor at Deluxe VFX, Toronto, Ont.
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Managed and supervised VFX teams for multiple projects including The Umbrella Academy, Fargo, Kim’s Convenience, and Resident Evil: The Final Chapter during 2016 to 2019. Responsibilities involved ensuring seamless integration of visual effects with live action and maintaining high production standards.
Senior 3D Lead at SOHO VFX, Toronto, Ont.
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Led 3D teams for feature films such as Avengers: Age of Ultron, Divergent, and Max Steel between 2013 and 2015. Duties included supervising 3D animation workflows, mentoring artists, and collaborating across departments to deliver high-quality visual effects.
3D Supervisor/On-Set VFX Supervisor / Lead 3D Artist at Rocket Science Visual Effects, Toronto
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
Held multiple roles including Lead 3D Artist and 3D Supervisor on various television series and films including Nikita, Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, Fringe Pilot, and Murdoch Mysteries from 2008 to 2011. Responsible for leading 3D animation teams, on-set visual effects supervision, and ensuring visual consistency and quality.
VFX Supervisor/On set Supervisor at Ghost VFX, Toronto, Ont.
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Supervised visual effects and on-set operations for multiple film and television productions including 'Revival,' 'Ginny & Georgia,' 'Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent,' and 'Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock,' ensuring the seamless integration of VFX elements with live action footage.
VFX Supervisor/On set Supervisor at Technicolor VFX, Toronto, Ont.
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Managed VFX supervision and on-set responsibilities for projects such as 'Supercool,' 'Good Witch,' and 'October Faction,' coordinating teams to deliver high-quality visual effects on schedule and within budget.
VFX Supervisor/On set Supervisor at Deluxe VFX, Toronto, Ont.
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Oversaw visual effects supervision on productions like 'Phil,' 'The Umbrella Academy,' and 'The Shannara Chronicles,' handling shot supervision, compositing, and effects integration.
Senior 3D Lead at SOHO VFX, Toronto, Ont.
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Led 3D visual effects teams on high-profile feature films including 'Avengers: Age of Ultron,' 'Divergent,' and 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,' providing leadership in modeling, animation, and integration of 3D assets.
3D Supervisor/ On-Set VFX Supervisor / Lead 3D Artist at Rocket Science Visual Effects, Toronto
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
Supervised 3D animation and on-set VFX operations across TV series and films; led teams and managed pipeline for shows such as 'Nikita', 'Todd and the Book of Pure Evil,' and 'Fringe' (Pilot).
VFX Supervisor/On set Supervisor at Ghost VFX
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Supervised visual effects and on-set visual effect coordination for numerous film and television projects including Revival, Ginny & Georgia, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, and Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock. Played a key role in delivering high-quality VFX for award-winning productions such as Wynonna Earp: Vengeance and Accused. Managed teams to meet production schedules and creative goals.
VFX Supervisor/On set Supervisor at Technicolor VFX
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Led visual effects supervision and on-set duties for diverse projects like Supercool, Good Witch, Dead Still, Nurses, and Haunted on platforms including Netflix and Lifetime. Managed VFX team workflow, collaborated closely with production teams to ensure seamless integration of digital effects with live action footage.
VFX Supervisor/On set Supervisor at Deluxe VFX
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Oversaw VFX supervision and on-set visual effects for high-profile productions including The Umbrella Academy, Fargo, Kim’s Convenience, The Expanse, and Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. Coordinated 3D effects pipeline and supervised technical and artistic aspects of visual effects.
Senior 3D Lead at SOHO VFX
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Led 3D visual effects teams on major motion pictures and TV series such as Avengers: Age of Ultron, Divergent, Pompeii, Robocop, and Final Destination 5. Provided artistic and technical leadership for 3D modeling, animation, and integration into live action scenes.
3D Supervisor/ On-Set VFX Supervisor / Lead 3D Artist at Rocket Science Visual Effects
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
Directed 3D teams and supervised on-set effects for various TV series and films including Nikita, Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, Fringe pilot, The Murdoch Mysteries, and other projects. Delivered high quality 3D animation, modeling, and effect integration with a focus on creative problem solving.
VFX Supervisor/On set Supervisor at Ghost VFX. Toronto, Ont.
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Supervised visual effects production and on-set supervision for numerous film and television projects including "Revival", "Ginny & Georgia", "Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent", "SurrealEstate", and "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock". Delivered award-winning visual effects with a focus on collaboration and innovation between production and post-production.
VFX Supervisor/On set Supervisor at Technicolor VFX. Toronto, Ont.
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Led the VFX supervision and on-set supervision teams for television and film productions such as "Supercool", "Good Witch", "Dead Still", and "The Clark Sisters". Worked closely with directors and productions to ensure the seamless integration and quality of visual effects.
VFX Supervisor/On set Supervisor at Deluxe VFX. Toronto, Ont.
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Managed VFX projects such as "Phil", "The Umbrella Academy", "Wayne", and "Impulse". Provided leadership on effects supervision, coordinated with creative teams, and ensured timely delivery of high-quality effects.
Senior 3D Lead at SOHO VFX. Toronto, Ont.
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Led 3D animation and modeling teams for feature films and television including "Ben-Hur", "Geostorm", "Avengers: Age of Ultron", "Divergent", and "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1". Oversaw 3D asset creation, animation, and technical implementation.
3D Supervisor/On-Set VFX Supervisor / Lead 3D Artist at Rocket Science Visual Effects, Toronto
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
Supervised 3D animation and VFX on television series and films including "Nikita", "Todd and the Book of Pure Evil", "Unnatural History", and "The Day of the Triffids". Led 3D teams and coordinated on-set visual effects execution.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Art at Thompson Rivers University
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2025
Associate Degree at The Ontario College of Art and Design (AOCAD)
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2025
BACHELOR OF FINE ART at Thompson Rivers University
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994
POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATION at Seneca College Digital Media Centre
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
ASSOCIATE DEGREE at The Ontario College of Art and Design (AOCAD)
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1990

Qualifications

Canadian Screen Award Winner: Best Visual Effects Wynonna Earp: Vengeance
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Nominee Emmy - Outstanding Visual Effects for a Live Action Program Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Gemini Best Visual Effects Nominee: Everest
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Gemini Best Visual Effects Nominee: Murdoch Mysteries
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Gemini Best Visual Effects Winner: Terry
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
3D Digital Animation Post-Graduate Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2025
Post-Graduate Certification - 3D Digital Animation
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other, Software & Internet

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