Presenter

Freddy Chávez Olmos
Biography
Freddy Chávez Olmos has over 17 years of experience in feature films and TV. Born in Puebla, Mexico, he studied special effects make-up in Los Angeles and apprenticed under Dick Smith ("THE EXORCIST"). Based in Vancouver, Freddy has worked on productions by Guillermo del Toro, Neill Blomkamp, Robert Rodriguez, Tim Burton, and Christopher Nolan. His collaborations with VFX studios like Double Negative, Industrial Light & Magic, Weta Digital, and Image Engine include "Blade Runner 2049" and "The Mandalorian". Freddy's short film directorial debut, "SHHH," won international awards and earned praise from Guillermo del Toro. A member of the Directors Guild of Canada, he directed CW and Netflix's "TWO SENTENCE HORROR STORIES" and contributed to the Mexican horror anthology "LA HORA MARCADA" (2022). Currently, Freddy is the Creative Director for AI and Innovation at Boxel Studio and consults on integrating AI into creative practices.
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Industry Session
Production & Animation
AI
Industry Insight
Machine Learning
Pioneers
Visual Effects
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