David Weinstein

David Weinstein

Supervisor Cinematic Director / Supervisor Animation Director / 26 yrs

Los Angeles, CA

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Visualization Lead Artist

Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Visualization

Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

Animator

The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

Animator

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)

Visualization Supervisor

Maleficent (2014)

Previsualization Lead Artist

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

Artist

Hercules (2014)

Previsualization Artist

Valkyrie (2008)

Character Animation

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)

Animator

Van Helsing (2004)

Animator

Dreamcatcher (2019)

Animator

The Mummy Returns (2001)

Visualization

Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Coca Cola UFO
AZUREUS RISING
ENVOY
Multi-award winning Film Director, Animation Director, and Visualization Designer with 18 years of experience spanning features films, video games, commercials, and virtual reality.

Creatively led teams of 2-75 across all departments (development - production - post-production). Well versed in live action, animation, and motion capture production. Exceptional management and producer skills delivering high-level content under intense deadlines.

Loves films, video games, animation, visual effects, and storytelling. Let's create something special!
Work History

  • Creative Director || CEO

    ALTERED FX

    January 2021 - Present
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    Duties:
    Director | Writer | Producer

  • Director | Writer | Producer

    Black Sun Entertainment

    November 2007 - Present

    Duties:
    Director | Writer | Producer

    Film, Game, Commercial, Documentary Projects:
    VALIANT
    SUPERHUMANS
    HYPER DRIVE
    RELICS OF GODS
    ENVOY
    AZUREUS RISING
    INV3RTIGO
    COCA COLA ALIEN
    2 UNDISCLOSED PRODUCTIONS

  • Creative Director || Producer

    Black Sun Entertainment

    2007 - Present
    Los Angeles, CA

    Duties:
    Director | Writer | Producer

    Projects:
    AZUREUS: Animated Series
    THE MEEPIE DEEPIE'S
    SENTIENT
    1000 FEET APART
    ENVOY
    AZUREUS RISING
    INV3RTIGO
    VALIANT
    HYPER DRIVE
    RELICS OF GODS

  • Showrunner || Director

    Seasun Inc.

    2019 - 2020
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    Duties:
    Showrunner | Director | Producer

    Projects:
    MYTHKILLERS: The Animated Series

  • Previsualization Supervisor

    The Third Floor

    September 2011 - August 2018
    Los Angeles, CA

    Visual Development Supervisor | Lead Artist | Motion Capture Director | Editor

    Film Projects:
    AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
    GODZILLA: KING OF THE M.
    THOR RAGNAROK
    PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN5
    SUICIDE SQUAD
    BFG
    BRIDGE OF SPIES
    UNBROKEN
    GODZILLA
    THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN 2
    MALEFICENT
    TMNT
    HERCULES: THRACIAN WARS
    MEN IN BLACK 3
    5 UNDISCLOSED PRODS

  • Visualization Supervisor

    The Third Floor

    2013 - 2018
    Los Angeles, CA

    Duties:
    Vizualization Supervisor | Story Artist | Motion Capture Director

    Film Projects:
    AVENGERS: END GAME
    AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
    GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS
    THOR RAGNAROK
    PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 5
    SUICIDE SQUAD
    BFG
    BRIDGE OF SPIES
    UNBROKEN
    GODZILLA
    THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN 2
    MALEFICENT
    TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES
    HERCULES: THE THRACIAN WARS
    MEN IN BLACK 3
    5 UNDISCLOSED PRODUCTIONS

  • Film Director

    Elstree Studio Productions

    2015 - 2017
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    Duties:
    Film Director | VFX Producer | Editor

    Projects:
    GLOOM

  • Animation Supervisor | Cinematic Director

    Sony Computer Entertainment America

    February 2009 - January 2011

    Duties:
    Animation Supervisor | Cinematic Director | Motion Capture/Performance Capture Director | InterSense Camera Operator
    Video Game Projects:
    KILLZONE 3
    MOD NATION RACERS
    GOD OF WAR 3
    SOCOM FIRE TEAM BRAVO 3
    RATCHET & CLANK FUTURE: A CRACK IN TIME
    INFAMOUS
    JAK & DAXTER: THE LOST FRONTIER

  • Producer

    Digital Apprentice Workshop

    July 2008 - July 2009

    Duties:
    Produced online training programs in the 3D arts using the latest web and desktop sharing technologies.
    Produced video tutorial content authored by industry professional artists.
    Produced global online art contest with partners & sponsors including Autodesk, Luxology, Pixologic, Softimage and Wacom.

  • Visual Development Artist

    Shilo

    January 2008 - February 2008

    Duties:
    Visual Development | Camera Layout
    Projects:
    HANKOOK TIRES: "Own the Road"

  • Previs & Visual Development Lead

    Fox

    September 2007 - November 2007

    Duties:
    Lead Visual Development Artist
    Projects:
    X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE

  • Senior Previsualization Artist | Animator

    The Third Floor

    February 2006 - September 2007

    Duties:
    Senior Visual Development Artist | Animator
    Film Projects:
    EAGLE EYE
    CLOVERFIELD
    THE HAPPENING
    VALKYRIE
    KINGDOM COME
    FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER
    THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN
    Video Game Projects:
    COMMAND AND CONQUER ARENA
    SOCOM NAVY SEALS
    LAIR
    Commercial Projects:
    PEPSI "Pinball"

  • Senior Artist | Animator

    Sony Pictures Imageworks

    January 2005 - December 2005

    Duties:
    Senior Animator | Camera Layout | Creature Motion Development
    Film Projects:
    THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA
    MONSTER HOUSE

  • Senior Animator

    Industrial Light & Magic

    2004 - 2005

    Duties:
    Senior Animator | Creature & Robot Motion Development

    Film Projects:
    VAN HELSING
    STAR WARS EPISODE 3: REVENGE OF THE SITH

  • Senior Animator

    Industrial Light & Magic

    November 2003 - May 2004

    Duties:
    Senior Animator
    Film Projects:
    VAN HELSING

  • Animator

    ESC Entertianment

    2002 - 2004

    Duties:
    Senior Animator | Camera Layout | Robot & Mech Motion Development

    Film Projects:
    THE MATRIX RELOADED
    THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS

  • Senior Animator

    ESC Entertainment

    June 2002 - November 2003

    Duties:
    Senior Animator | Camera Layout | Robot & Mech Motion Development
    Film Projects:
    THE MATRIX RELOADED
    THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS

  • Animator

    Industrial Light & Magic

    November 2000 - May 2002

    Duties:
    Animator | Creature & Robot Motion Development
    Film Projects:
    DREAMCATCHER
    STAR WARS EPISODE 2: ATTACK OF THE CLONES
    THE MUMMY RETURNS

  • Animator

    LucasArts

    February 1999 - November 2000

    Duties:
    Animator | Cinematic Artist | Designer
    Video Game Projects:
    STAR FIGHTER
    ESCAPE FROM MONKEY ISLAND
    JEDI POWER BATTLES
    FORCE COMMANDER
    BEHIND THE MAGIC 2

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