Kemer Stevenson

Kemer Stevenson

Strategic thinker recognized for creative development.

Supervisor Character Effects Supervisor / Senior VFX Artist / 7 yrs

Los Angeles, CA

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The Golden Compass (2007)

Home (2015)

Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury (2011)

The Incredible Hulk (2008)

Hair Specialist Technical Director / Sen

Trolls (2016)

CFX

How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)

Character Rigger

The Incredible Hulk (2008)

CFX

Megamind (2010)

CFX

Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)

CFX

Night of the Living Carrots (2014)

CFX

Trolls holiday special

Character Rigger

The Golden Compass (2007)

tech anim

Night at the Museum (2006)

CFX

Happy Feet (2006)

CFX

Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006)

Hair Specialist Technical Director / Sen

Penguins of Madagascar (2014)

CFX

Puss in Boots (2011)

Hair Specialist Technical Director / Sen

Megamind: The Button of Doom (2011)

CFX

The Croods (2013)

CFX

How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

CFX

Home (2008)

CFX

Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)
Well-respected and highly motivated professional with more than 15 years of experience in feature film, animation and games in leadership positions.

I am recognized for solving engineering and creative problems and building successful relationships. My experience working on front-end design and back-end infrastructure have earned me a range of skills in development and communications.

I have experience teaching digital media design, production and programming in both the corporate environment as well as at Harvard University and the New York Film Academy.
Work History

  • CFX Supervisor

    Blur Studio

    January 2020 - Present

  • CFX Supervisor

    Ilion Animation Studios

    June 2018 - October 2019

  • Senior CFX Artist & Hair Groom / Setup Specialist

    DreamWorks Animation

    November 2007 - May 2018

  • Rhythm & Hues Studios

    October 2005 - November 2008

  • Owner / President

    Modern Day Rad

    April 2012 - March 2014

    A media, video production and promotion company that specializes in motion graphics, visual effects, editing, and other post production. We’re a creative team differentiating work from everything else you see in meaningful and relevant ways.

  • Animation Consultant

    Republic Studios

    October 2009 - December 2010

    Remotely instructed and managed two international employees on principles and fundamentals of animation. Acted as Creative Director for a short film used to strengthen animation technique, and ultimately used as a demo reel piece to secure future clients for the company.

  • Creative Business Consultant

    The Sun Newspaper

    November 2006 - November 2010

    Hired during the acquisition of an outdated and declining local newspaper to evaluate and revamp the business. Responsible for establishing modernized long-term look and identity. Developed an efficient delivery system for both physical print and digital consumption, including the addition of a paid subscription website. Responsible for increasing paid circulation (copies per issue) 41.5%, and total sales (newspaper and advertising sales) 24%. Additional responsibilities included literary contributions and the planning and execution of several social med

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Education

  • New York Film Academy

    2004 - 2005

  • Harrisburg Area Community College

    2002 - 2003