Frank M. Govaere

With over 30 years of experience in animation, VFX and XR, I have built a career at the intersection of creative art, technology and production, characterised by innovation and excellence. I have a Master of Fine Arts in Animation and Film from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Belgium and had the privilege of being taught by the legendary animator Raoul Servais.

I have worked with leading media companies across Europe and Asia, with a strong focus on real-time VFX since 2014. My work spans feature films, television series and ground-breaking projects in VR/AR/XR and virtual production. I am known for driving 2D animation workflows and developing groundbreaking volumetric film technologies. I combine artistic vision, technical know-how and production expertise to bring complex projects to life.

As a director, producer and VFX supervisor, I have redefined storytelling and media experiences, pushing the boundaries of animation, VFX and virtual production. My contributions continue to shape the industry, drive innovation and inspire new forms of creative expression.

Art & Creative

• Creative
• Visual storytelling
• Linear interactive and immersive media
• Artistic direction
• Combining art and technology

Tech

• Graphics VFX and animation software
• Development of innovative
• Virtual production and ICVFX
• Real-time engines and VR/AR/XR technologies

Production

• International production and outsourcing
• Project management and team leadership
• Production planning and organisation
• Development and optimisation of production environments
• Managing funding applications

Knowledge transfer

• Author of specialised books on virtual production, VFX and technical direction
• Publishing specialised articles
• Key notes, lectures, workshops and panels
• Mentoring