The animation and VFX studio taps ILM and NVIX alum Jamie Wood as Head of Compositing, also names Peter Seager as Head of CG.
Global animation and VFX studio Jellyfish Pictures announced its visual effects leadership team has welcomed two new key senior hires: ILM and NVIZ alum Jamie Wood joins as head of compositing, and Peter Seager as head of CG.
Wood brings over 22 years of compositing experience to his new role, having most recently worked on Netflix’s feature film Heart of Stone. His VFX experience includes work on major movie franchises including Star Trek, X-Men, “The Wizarding World,” and the “Marvel Cinematic Universe.”
New head of CG Seager boasts 16+ year’s industry experience with a broad background as a CG supervisor, lighting lead, and rendering supervisor. His credits include No Time to Die, TENET, The Matrix Resurrections, and Avengers: Endgame.
“It’s a privilege to welcome Jamie and Pete into the Jellyfish Pictures fold,” commented Jellyfish Pictures managing director Phil Greenlow. “Their combined decades of experience and vast knowledge of high-end VFX speak for themselves, and their unique perspectives complement our creative leadership perfectly. Together, they make a truly exciting addition to the team.”
"I am genuinely delighted to become part of the Jellyfish Pictures VFX crew and can’t wait to get cracking on this next chapter,” said Wood. “Their exceptional workplace culture and unwavering commitment to high-quality visual effects and craftsmanship feels like the ideal fit for me, so I’m excited to collaborate with the talented team and be part of their continued success!”
“It's fantastic to join Jellyfish Pictures, and I’m thankful for this unique opportunity,” added Seager. “With so much creativity and ambition within the team I'm looking forward to working closely with everyone to help push the boundaries of what we can achieve in VFX.”
Jellyfish Pictures’ VFX output for 2024 includes Ellen Kuras’ Lee, Constellation for Apple TV+, and the upcoming series Nautilus.
Source: Jellyfish Pictures
Debbie Diamond Sarto is news editor at Animation World Network.
