My Work
Andrew (Andy) Orloff
Award-winning visual effects artist, supervisor, and creative director with over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Recognized for pioneering work in visual storytelling across fine arts, television VFX, and architecture. Expertise in CGI, high-end visualization, and cutting-edge technologies to create story-driven, immersive imagery. Accomplished leader with a track record of nine Primetime Emmy nominations, a VES award, and collaborations with top-tier directors. Founder of Zoic Studios and a featured speaker at industry events such as Unreal Fest and WGA.
Core Competencies
- Visual Effects Supervision & Direction
- High-End CGI & Photorealistic Visualization
- Team Leadership & Creative Collaboration
- Story-Driven Imagery & Visual Storytelling
- Architectural Visualization for Developers & Architects
- Advanced Rendering & Post-Production Workflows
- Generative Al Workflows for Film and Video Projects
Professional Experience
Freelance | Visual Effects Supervisor/Consultant
2024-Present
- Providing visual effects supervision for various productions.
- Creating concept art and design for visual effects sequences.
- Developing previsualization for complex VFX shots.
- Offering VFX consulting services to filmmakers and studios.
Zoic Studios | Co-Founder, Creative Director, Visual Effect Supervisor
2002-2024
- Co-founded Zoic Studios, leading the company to become a premier visual effects house in the industry.
- Directed and supervised visual effects for critically acclaimed projects such as Once Upon a Time, Falling Skies, and The 100.
- Guided a team of artists in creating award-winning effects, securing multiple Emmy nominations and a VES Award for excellence in VFX.
- Pioneered the integration of real-time rendering technologies into traditional VFX pipelines, enhancing efficiency and creativity.
Visual Effects Supervisor/Artist | Various Projects
1995-2024
- Led visual effects teams on numerous television series, including Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Death of a Unicorn, The Sympathizer, and Stargirl, ensuring high-quality CGI and seamless integration with live-action footage.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to achieve their creative vision through innovative visual effects solutions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends to keep projects at the forefront of visual effects artistry.
Notable Speaking Engagments
Unreal Fest | Featured Speaker
Writers Guild of America (WGA) | Panelist
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Film/Television Production
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 1993
Awards and Honors
Primetime Emmy Award Nominations:
- Outstanding Special and Visual Effects for The 100-Episode: “We Are Grounders, Part 2” (2014)
- Outstanding Special Visual Effects for Falling Skies – Episode: “Worlds Apart” (2013)
- Outstanding Special Visual Effects for Once Upon a Time – Episode: “The Stranger” (2012)
- Outstanding Special Visual Effects for Falling Skies – Episodes: “Live and Learn” / “The Armory” (2012)
- Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special for Ben 10: Alien Swarm (2010)
- Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series for V – Pilot Episode (2010)
- Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series for Fringe – Pilot Episode (2009)
- Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series for Jericho – Episode: “Patriots and Tyrants” (2008)
- Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series for Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles – Pilot Episode (2008)
Visual Effects Society (VES) Award Winner | Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Program for Fringe – Episode: “Pilot” (2013)
Visual Effects Society (VES) Award Nominee | 17 VES nominations in various VFX catagories
Leo Award Winner | Best Visual Effects in a Dramatic Series for Arrow (2013)
Professional Affiliations
Visual Effects Society (VES) | Member
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences | Member