Shawn Smolensky is a Visual Effects Producer at Industrial Light & Magic. Smolensky began his career at Industrial Light & Magic in the summer of 2012, shortly after the studio launched its Vancouver location. Starting as a Production Assistant, he has since advanced into production leadership roles across short-form content, animation, and major visual effects-driven features. Initially pursuing acting—with training at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre in New York—Smolensky later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Victoria before ultimately returning to the entertainment industry to follow his passion for filmmaking.
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Thunderbolts* (2025) Visual Effects Producer |
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Aladdin (2019) Visual Effects Production Manager |
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Aquaman (2018) Visual Effects Production Manager |
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Bumblebee (2018) Visual Effects Production Manager |
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) Visual Effects Production Manager |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016) Visual Effects Production Manager |
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Warcraft (2016) Visual Effects Coordinator |
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Spectre (2015) Visual Effects Coordinator |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) Visual Effects Coordinator |
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) Production Coordinator |
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The Lone Ranger (2013) Visual Effects Production Assistant |
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The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) Visual Effects Production Assistant |