With over 20 years of experience in computer animation and visual effects, Matt Collie joins us from Netflix, bringing deep expertise in developing scalable, innovative, and artist-centric technologies for creative production.
After graduating from Fanshawe College’s VFX and Editorial program, Matt began his career in 2001 as a Production Assistant at Caliber Digital. The team quickly recognized his curiosity and constant drive to learn more about the craft, which led to him getting his first modeling task – a golf ball for a Telus commercial. This became a pivotal moment that set him on his path into the VFX workflow. With each new challenge, he earned greater trust and responsibility, ultimately becoming a Compositing Supervisor.
As the Supervising Technical Director at Arc Productions, Matt identified inefficiencies between 3D and compositing feedback times and set out to bridge that gap. Over the next decade, as a Shader Writer and Technical Director, he developed tools that enhanced efficiency and collaboration across departments.
He later served as Pipeline Supervisor at Cinesite Montreal, held multiple TD roles at various studios, including Head of Engineering at Snowball Studios, where he built a new pipeline from the ground up.
As Chief Technology Officer at SpinVFX, Matt leads the studio’s technology strategy, developing innovative tools and workflows that transform complex challenges into smooth creative solutions, while spearheading the development of a next-generation, AI-driven production pipeline backed by USD.
Outside of work, he enjoys powerlifting, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, singing, and playing guitar.
