Jason Sperling

Background

About Jason Sperling

I'm a creative and technical leader with 20+ years in the Visual Effects industry, combining deep artistic sensibilities with a strong foundation in scalable production technologies. My career spans VFX supervision, studio leadership, and production strategy and have been recognized by three Primetime Emmy nominations and two Visual Effects Society Award nominations. Previously, I served as Creative Director at Digikore Studios, where I spearheaded the expansion of their North American VFX operations. My focus was on scaling high-performance teams, optimizing internal workflows, and aligning creative delivery with evolving client needs across premium television and streaming projects. Recently, I was Director of VFX for Original Series at Netflix, overseeing more than 60 active productions over 5 years, including THREE BODY PROBLEM, MIDNIGHT MASS, VIKINGS: VALHALLA, and UMBRELLA ACADEMY. In this role, I led global teams and collaborated with top-tier vendors and creatives, while driving several internal innovations, including building tools for VFX breakdowns, bid analysis, and budgeting, and helping architect early VFX strategies for Netflix’s International and Domestic original content slate. Throughout my career, I’ve been a problem-solver and connector, bridging the gap between creative ambition and technical execution.I’m a member of both the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Visual Effects Society, and remain passionate about advancing the art and technology of visual storytelling tools.