About me
As Chief Technology Officer, Francois is responsible for all aspects of global studio technology for Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and ILM Immersive. With a background in computer science engineering, Francois was initially involved in industry-driven research to enable real-time immersive collaboration through virtual reality. In 2003, his passion for visual effects led him to co-found a startup company whose goal was to provide R&D consulting services to smaller visual effects studios. Francois later worked for Sony Pictures Imageworks, where he helped drive production technology for more than a decade before joining Lucasfilm in 2016. With over 20 years experience in the VFX and Animation industry, Francois is also a member of the VES Technology Committee and co-chair of the Academy of Motion Picture's Science and Technology Awards Digital Imaging Sub-Committee.
