Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Senior FX Technical Director - Wētā FX
Skeel Lee
Cinematic AI filmmaking, shaped by VFX
(AI-generated visuals)
Introduction
A lifelong interest in filmmaking, carried into AI
Skeel Lee
AI Filmmaker | VFX Artist
I've always been passionate about filmmaking. Beyond simply watching films, I've always been fascinated by how they're crafted. From cinematography and editing to visual effects (VFX) and storytelling, I enjoy understanding the creative decisions that bring a story to life.
That passion led me into feature-film VFX, where I spent more than a decade contributing to major blockbuster movies. Today, I apply my VFX experience to AI filmmaking. AI is opening up exciting new creative possibilities, enabling creators to explore ambitious ideas, while still drawing on the same filmmaking craft behind every great story.
Experience
13 years of feature-film VFX experience
Before moving into AI filmmaking, I worked in VFX on feature films at leading VFX studios. That experience taught me to think beyond the tools and focus on what truly matters: strong storytelling, compelling visuals, and the craftsmanship behind every frame.
13+
Years in VFX
6
Major VFX studios
30
Feature film credits
Selected VFX film credits
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Senior FX Technical Director - Sony Pictures Imageworks
Morbius
Lead FX Technical Director - Digital Domain
Avengers: Endgame
Senior FX Technical Director - Digital Domain
Avengers: Infinity War
Senior FX Technical Director - Digital Domain
X-Men: Days of Future Past
Senior FX Technical Director - Moving Picture Company (MPC)
Avengers: Age of Ultron
FX Technical Director - Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)
Iron Man 2
Pipeline Technical Director - Double Negative (DNEG)
Philosophy
Filmmaking first, AI second
Filmmaking has always evolved through new technology. Editing moved from film to digital. VFX transformed how stories could be told. Today, AI is opening another chapter in that evolution.
Craft Before Technology
Great filmmaking begins with story, emotion, and purpose. AI is a powerful creative tool, but it works best when guided by filmmaking principles rather than prompts alone.
VFX Thinking
My background in feature-film VFX continues to shape how I approach AI filmmaking. Production thinking, visual problem-solving, and attention to detail help transform AI-generated ideas into polished cinematic work.
Embracing Change
Filmmaking has never stood still, and neither do I. I enjoy exploring new technologies, new production methods, and new storytelling formats while staying grounded in the principles that make great films timeless.
The technology and format may evolve, but the craft doesn't.
What I do
Creating, Collaborating, Sharing
Whether it's creating original AI films, collaborating on productions, advising creative teams, or sharing practical filmmaking techniques, my work is centred on creating cinematic experiences while helping others explore the possibilities of AI filmmaking.
AI Films
I create original AI films and cinematic experiments that explore what's possible when filmmaking principles meet modern AI tools.
Collaborations
I collaborate on commercials, short films and creative projects that combine cinematic storytelling with AI-assisted production.
Consulting
I help creators and teams adopt practical AI filmmaking workflows without losing sight of the creative process.
Workshops
I share practical approaches to AI filmmaking built on filmmaking fundamentals rather than tool-specific tricks.