Piotr Karwas

Piotr Karwas is a highly accomplished and award-winning Visual Effects Supervisor and Director, possessing over 20 years of distinguished experience in the film and commercial sectors. He is acknowledged as a visionary within the realm of visual effects, recognized for his remarkable capacity to collaborate effectively with directors while overseeing projects from initial concept development through to final post-production. 

Piotr has recently completed work on the upcoming live-action film "A Minecraft Movie," produced by Warner Bros Pictures and Legendary Entertainment, which is slated for release on April 4, 2025. Furthermore, he collaborated with Director George Nolfi on the film "Elevation" and has played a pivotal role in character development for the Russo Brothers' Netflix production "The Electric State." Additionally, he led the visual effects for the game trailer of Microsoft's highly anticipated reboot, "Perfect Dark," and supervised an 8-minute cinematic short for the widely popular battle royale game Apex Legends, titled "NorthStar."

In 2019, he directed and supervised an Apple Arcade commercial for the Ultimate Rivals spot, which premiered at the Game Awards. Throughout his extensive career, Mr. Karwas has held various key creative positions, including Animation Supervisor, CG Supervisor, and Animation Lead. His leadership has been instrumental in guiding teams of artists on several iconic feature films, such as Alex Proyas' "I, Robot," Tim Burton's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," and David Fincher's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." His exceptional talent has facilitated collaborations with prominent filmmakers, including Michael Bay, Joe Pytka, and Mark Romanek. Mr. Karwas’ work on campaigns for globally recognized brands such as Budweiser, Disney, Mountain Dew, Adidas, and Gatorade has left a significant impact within the commercial sector. 

In 2010, he co-founded a prestigious VFX house in Venice, California, and served as Animation Director, VFX Supervisor, and Head of CG until 2018. During this tenure, he directed high-profile animated commercials for brands such as Hershey's, Marvel, Nike, and Chevy, while also supervising visual effects and computer graphics for live-action spots for major clients including Nike, Audi, and McDonald's.

In 2017, Mr. Karwas joined Shadow Machine, where he successfully established a CG animation department that produced a series of groundbreaking animated VR pilots for Google’s Daydream platform, with short films premiering at both the Sundance and Tribeca Film Festivals. Presently, Mr. Karwas is regarded as one of the esteemed visual effects experts at Digital Domain, celebrated for his unparalleled craft and visionary leadership within the industry.