Cris Blyth

Co-Founder

Marina del Rey, California, United States30 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Emmy-nominated director with extensive VFX experience.
Expert in AI-accelerated production workflows.
Led successful projects across global markets.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a VFX and AI-driven production expert in the digital media industry.

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Skills

Other Skills

VFX SupervisionVisual EffectsNukeSpecial Effects3D animationComputer GraphicsCompositingDigital Compositing3DFinal Cut ProPFTrackPhotoshopPost ProductionAfter EffectsLook Development

About

Emmy-nominated Commercial Director & VFX Supervisor. I help brands and agencies execute high-end creative using AI-accelerated production. I work at the intersection of directing, visual effects, and emerging production workflows—bringing ideas from concept to final frame without losing integrity along the way. Most productions break between idea, execution, and post. That’s where I focus. By integrating VFX and AI into the process from the beginning, I help teams move faster, reduce friction, and deliver work that actually matches the original vision. Over the years, I’ve: Directed and supervised commercial, film, and broadcast projects across global markets Built and led studios in both Los Angeles and East Africa Worked across VFX, real-time, animation, and now AI-driven pipelines Collaborated with agencies, brands, and production teams end-to-end AI is changing how production happens—but tools don’t replace experience. They amplify it. The through-line in my work is simple: Strong ideas, executed properly. Best suited for: Commercial and branded content with a strong visual or technical component Projects where VFX needs to be integrated from the start Teams looking to move faster without compromising quality If you’re building something ambitious and want it executed right—happy to connect.

Experience

30 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Method studios

Creative Director / VFX Supervisor

Mar 2021 – Mar 2025 · 4 yrs · Hybrid

Netflix - sense8 - season 2

VFX Supervisor - Nairobi

Jul 2017 – Aug 2017 · 1 mo · Nairobi, Kenya

This was an amazing experience working with an incredible family of a team.

What's good networks

Co-Founder, Creative Director

Jan 2016 – Jan 2022 · 6 yrs · Los Angeles

What's good studios - kenya

Co-Founder

Jan 2013 – Jan 2021 · 8 yrs · nairobi, kenya

We are East Africa’s leading digital content studio, creating innovative content solutions for some of the world’s biggest brands. ‘From Kenya To The World.’

Method studios

CG Sup

Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 · 0 mo

Crossroads films

Director

Oct 2008 – Jan 2010 · 1 yr 3 mos

Crisblyth.com

Director

Jan 2007 – Jan 2015 · 8 yrs

Riot pictures

Creative Director / VFX Supervisor

Aug 2005 – Jun 2008 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Santa Monica, Los Angeles.

My Role as Creative Director was a challenge. One of the tasks was to change the public perception of the company with regard to Character Animation, and win jobs that could demonstrate that we were not only capable of high-end character animation, but could offer a much more creative solution than Riot was previously known for. This took time, but changes in software and team structure led Riot to being a far more 'creative' looking company.
We did many campaigns for the clients like; BP, Michelin, and DreamWorks, which the company previously would not have won.
I directed many commercials during my time there, and also joined the DGA.
I left Riot to direct full time, but returned many times for my vfx & finishing needs. During Riots merger with Method Studios I also returned to work as VFX-Sup for 'Gullivers Travels'.

Digital domain

VFX Supervisor / Director

Aug 1998 – Aug 2005 · 7 yrs

Team 17 software ltd

Art Manager

Jan 1993 – Jan 1997 · 4 yrs

Everyone at this company took on many roles. I was on the original 'WORMS' creative team. I was employed to create the comedic cinematic sequences that played in-between levels. I also did some of the voices that are still used today.
After the success for Worms (1) I was then was taken on as staff for 'WORMS 2' and the additional game packs. Throughout my time there I also worked on other games such at 'Project X2'.
My time at Team17 was incredibly rewarding; we were constantly trying new things, and I was surrounded by some incredibly talented people.
It's been decades since I worked on Worms, but I still look back at that time fondly, and to this day I still meet people who say, 'You worked on Worms?, that was my favorite game in College'.