About

My name is Luca Zappala, I’m a Senior Effects Technical Director and Visual Effects Artist.

I'm working in the film industry and have worked on several feature films, specializing in effects, particles, dynamics, research and development.

With strong artistic and technical skills and with team Leading experience I can contribute in various areas of a show including supervision, team leading, look dev, R&D, tools and shots.

Companies I worked for include Double Negative, Framestore, Cinesite, BBC, Sky, Nickelodeon, VCI, Lego, Infogrames, Discovery Channel, Tell-tale, Entertainment Rights, Aproductions, Subvision, Optical Image.


Recent work:

Inception 2012 Australia Wanted The Wolfman The Golden Compass Eragon Underdog The tale of Despereaux Xmen The Last Stand Xmen The Last Stand

 

News December 2009

2012 has been nominated for the Academy award for Best Special effects.

 

News February 2009

Australia has been nominated for the Academy award for Best Visual effects.

 

News February 2008

The Golden Compass has won the 2008 Academy award for Best Visual effects and Bafta 2007 for Film Special Visual Effects.