Heckler Singapore adds Sam Schwier as CG Lead
Sam Schwier has signed on with Heckler Singapore as their new CG Lead. Schwier brings over 18 years’ of experience in the VFX industry.
Schwier joins Heckler from his most recent posting as Generalist Supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic Singapore, where he was Lead on the VES winning series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
Prior to that, Schwier moved from London to Asia in 2008 to help set up the Double Negative Singapore office, hiring and training over 100 local and foreign staff. Here, he worked for nine years in roles including Generalist and 3D Sequence Lead, before becoming CG Supervisor.
Passionate about creating photorealistic visual effects that wow audiences and bring the magic of movies to life, Schwier has worked on an impressive line-up of blockbusters, including iconic series Star Wars, The Avengers and Harry Potter, and in various capacities: from character look development to leading teams to months on set and on location.
Schwier said: “I am stoked to join the talented team at Heckler as CG lead. I admire their work and vision and I look forward to contributing to their craft. I believe with our combined skills and passion, we can create stunning and impactful visual stories for our clients and audiences.”
Heckler Singapore, creative director, Cody Amos, added: “Absolutely chuffed to have Sam on board! He’s the kind of artist that stands out, even amongst the best in the world. It’s been a great journey watching the Heckler team grow over the past few years. But adding one of the best artists from ILM to the team is kind of next level. No pressure Sam.”