Olivier Sarda ~ About

Olivier P. Sarda is a twice VES Award-nominated VFX Supervisor and Creative Director with over 25 years of experience in visual storytelling across film, television, commercials, and interactive media. With 100+ feature film credits on IMDB, Olivier has collaborated on high-profile projects at industry-leading studios including Netflix, Marvel, Weta Digital, and Digital Domain, contributing to landmark films like 'Titanic,' 'King Kong,' 'Avengers: Infinity War,' 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' Netflix's 'Extraction' and 'The Gray Man.'

A versatile technologist and creative leader, Olivier seamlessly bridges traditional VFX with cutting-edge innovations in real-time rendering, AI integration, and virtual production. His recent work includes producing and directing the "Al & Rob Podcast Show," where he serves as lead performer and sole VFX artist, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 for real-time compositing with state-of-the-art motion capture technology. Beyond his supervisory roles, Olivier has founded multiple ventures including BrainGoo Studios, where he directed the profitable cross-platform game 'Hoppy Roads,' and pioneered social media innovation with his geo-location platform Waatoodoo.

His expertise spans from advanced compositing and photogrammetry to AR/VR development, making him a dynamic force in transforming creative visions into innovative visual experiences that consistently meet the highest industry standards.

KELLY PORT

Visual Effect Supervisor - MARVEL / DIGITAL DOMAIN

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"Olivier's unique and creative mind runs about as fast as I've seen. He seems to have an inexhaustible supply of novel ideas backed by the technical know-how to flesh them out. I have known Olivier for two decades now. I have known him as a thorough and efficient visual effects artist and supervisor, a prolific entrepreneur and as a close friend. Across the projects we have collaborated on, he has consistently delivered quality ideas and deliverables in very short order.

Olivier also has a fantastic rapport with clients as his enthusiasm is infectious. Once that energy and passion are combined with his strong technical background, he is the kind of leader any company would be privileged to have on board. He has my highest recommendation."

DANIEL PETTIGREW

Image Processing Scientist - APPLE / GOOGLE

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"I’ve had the pleasure to collaborate with Olivier at Google where he was able to showcase his creative talent & imaging expertise which proved to be a definitive asset for an internal project.

Olivier has always exhibited a passion for technology, a youthful entrepreneurial spirit and deep technical knowledge in all his endeavors. He has consistently showed a knack for exploring emerging technologies before anyone else and executing those insightful innovative ideas that ultimately reflect his character and dedication to a cause. I cannot understate that Olivier comes with my highest recommendation for a company or project that is in serious need of defining and creating the world of tomorrow."

PETER SAPHIER

PRODUCER - PARAMOUNT & UNIVERSAL

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"When it comes to cutting edge new technology in the visual arts, Olivier is a modern Renaissance man.

From work sessions and brainstorming to launching new ventures, I have over 20 years of interacting with Olivier, and he is truly an engine for the next new big idea.

I've been present in many different working environments with Olivier, from computer graphic studios to animation teams to science fiction screenplay development, and his charismatic ability to fire up imaginative, precedent setting ideas in groups is amazing. Companies and clients will be fortunate to have Olivier lead them to the future."

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