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Juri Bryan is an accomplished FX artist with over 10 years of experience working on projects across four continents. He began his career at Important Looking Pirates (ILP) in Stockholm at the age of 21 and quickly rose through the ranks to become Head of FX by 25. During his time at ILP, Juri received two VES nominations for his work on the Netflix original series Lost in Space, and he played a key role in ILP's multiple VES nominations and awards at the International Emmy Awards for special visual effects in shows like The Mandalorian, Westworld, and Lost in Space. After a brief stint at ILM London, Juri joined MPC as Head of Simulation in early 2022, where he currently manages both the FX and CreatureFX/Shotsculpt departments.


Throughout his career, Juri has developed a strong focus on creating high-end water effects under tight deadlines, particularly in the commercial and TV production sectors. He is known for his skills, workflows, and methodologies that allow him to push artistic and technical boundaries. Juri comes from a family of educators and leaders, and he has a passion for sharing his knowledge with others. He works with artists to help them overcome technical challenges and focus on their artistry.
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Credentials

  • Over 10 years of experience in the VFX industry
  • Earned multiple VES nominations
  • Contributed to the winning of multiple Emmy's and other awards for ILP and ILM
  • Worked and led teams in both small and large companies
  • Extensive experience in FX and CG supervision for TV and film
  • Successfully ran a workshop for more than 150 students

Workshops

I am proud to have developed and instructed a highly successful workshop for Rebelway in 2021 called "Advanced Water FX." The course, which ran for 10 weeks, was attended by over 150 students in its initial offering and has been repeated multiple times due to popular demand. It has received exceptional feedback from participants. As a sample of the course material, the first week of the workshop and a complimentary one-hour webinar are available in the "Free" section for those interested in previewing the course.

Coaching

As a manager, I am dedicated to fostering the growth and development of my team's skills and talents. To achieve this, I offer monthly one-on-one sessions with each of my artists to provide them with dedicated time to discuss skill development in FX and broader life/production matters. These sessions are driven by the needs and goals of my artists, and I am there to offer support and guidance where I can. My focus on fostering personal and professional growth extends to my work in online education and coaching, where I have run numerous one-on-one sessions with individuals outside of my professional team since 2021. In these sessions, I have helped individuals overcome technical and career challenges by sharing different methodologies, thinking patterns, and approaches for dealing with difficult supervisors and producers.