Oliver Hearsey is a CG supervisor at Image Engine with experience in visual effects since the early 2010s, bringing strong technical expertise and a collaborative, hands-on approach to leading teams. Known for his pipeline knowledge and problem-solving skills, he works closely with supervisors and artists to deliver complex visual effects efficiently.
In 2017, Oliver joined Image Engine and has served as CG supervisor on projects including The Abandons, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, which won a Children’s & Family Emmy Award, Lift, and Snowpiercer season 4. Prior to that, he was a lead layout artist on a wide range of productions, including Dune: Prophecy, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Hawkeye, The Unforgivable, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, The Mandalorian, and more.
Before Image Engine, Oliver worked at ILM Vancouver on The Lone Ranger, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. He also held roles at Pixomondo and DNEG, contributing to projects such as Pacific Rim: Uprising. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly seven years in Toronto at Mr. X, where he worked as layout and tracking supervisor on Tron: Legacy and served as on-set VFX lead for Resident Evil: Retribution. He also worked at Framestore in London, leading tracking and roto animation on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, and at Rising Sun Pictures on Terminator: Salvation.
Oliver began his career at MPC through Escape Studios, contributing to The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Animation and Special Effects from the University of Bradford.