Chris Hatala

Chris Hatala

Supervisor Animator / 24 yrs

San Francisco, CA

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Evolution (2016)

Senior Animator

King Kong (2005)

Senior Animator

I, Robot (2004)

Senior Animator

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Senior Animator

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

Cats & Dogs (2001)

Work History
  • Strategic Advisor

    Gamma Interactive LLC

    January 2018 - Present
  • President

    STEALTH STUDIOS INC

    2014 - Present

    Stealth Studios Inc is an independent video game studio located in the heart of San Francisco. We make high-quality, multi-platform online action role-playing games, focusing on memorable characters, imaginative worlds to explore and great stories. Built by a close knit team of experienced industry professionals with a large pool of talent, we are happily pursuing our passion - to make compelling games! We devote our time, passion and energy to creating fun, engaging and memorable experiences.

  • Animation Mercenary

    ILMxLAB

    April 2017 - July 2017
    San Francisco Bay Area

    Animation and UE4 Animation System integration for Transformers: The Last Knight VR project.

  • President & CEO

    Massive Black

    February 2005 - May 2010
  • Senior Animator

    Wētā FX

    January 2001 - December 2004
  • Animator

    Tippett Studio

    January 2000 - December 2001
  • Animator

    Tippett Studio

    2000 - 2001

    Cats and Dogs
    Evolution

Education
  • Academy of Art University

    1998 - 2000
  • Arizona State University

    1993 - 1997