Paul Chavez

Paul Chavez, professionally known by his handle Bld84t, is a highly accomplished Layout Artist and CG Generalist who has made significant contributions to the world of high-end visual effects, Feature Animations, and streaming episodics. He has worked with many well known companies including, MPC, DNEG, Framestore (formerly Method), Crafty Apes, Image Engine, Cinesite, and many more. He has worked for clients such as: Disney, Paramount, Apple TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Nat Geo, Universal, Warner Bros., and many others to bring their visions to life

Paul is known for his work on a wide variety of Feature Films, Feature animations, and streaming shows such as Smurfs (2025), The Residence (2025) Bones of Crows (2022), Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022), Altered Carbon (2020), The Boys (2019), The Finest Hours (2016), and Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018) to name a few.

With a career marked by technical precision and artistic vision, Paul was a vital member of the team at DNEG who secured the 2018 Academy Awards Oscar and BAFTA for Best Achievement in Visual Effects for their groundbreaking work on Blade Runner 2049.

Paul holds an Associate’s degree in Computing Technology from Central New Mexico Community College, a foundation that launched his journey into top-tier VFX studios. Despite his success in the entertainment industry, Paul remains deeply grounded and committed to his local roots. A pillar of the skateboarding community, he is known for encouraging the next generation of skaters, Creating smaller projects to highlight and promote other skaters, participating in skate park clean-ups, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. Above all his professional accolades, Paul places his highest value on his role as a dedicated husband and father, always prioritizing his time with his wife and children.

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