
About
Shawn Smolensky
Overview
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.
Known for
Production |
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2014 | Captain America: The Winter Soldier | Production | Production Coordinator | 76 Good |
Visual Effects |
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2025 | Thunderbolts* | Visual Effects | Visual Effects Producer | 71 Good |
2019 | Aladdin | Visual Effects | Visual Effects Production Manager | 70 Good |
2018 | Aquaman | Visual Effects | Visual Effects Production Manager | 68 Fair |
2018 | Bumblebee | Visual Effects | Visual Effects Production Manager | 66 Fair |
2017 | Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Visual Effects | Visual Effects Production Manager | 67 Fair |
2016 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows | Visual Effects | Visual Effects Production Manager | 60 Fair |
2016 | Warcraft | Visual Effects | Visual Effects Coordinator | 63 Fair |
2015 | Spectre | Visual Effects | Visual Effects Coordinator | 65 Fair |
2014 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Visual Effects | Visual Effects Coordinator | 58 Average |
2013 | The Lone Ranger | Visual Effects | Visual Effects Production Assistant | 60 Fair |
2012 | The Amazing Spider-Man | Visual Effects | Visual Effects Production Assistant | 66 Fair |