v.mallireddy@wefx.com

Growing up in Southern India, Vimal spent his early years immersed in playing cricket, gaming, and films, where his passion for visual effects took root. While pursuing a Bachelor’s in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Vimal discovered his passion for visual effects, leading him to shift his career goals entirely toward VFX. He furthered his skills through part-time 3D courses and began his journey at Pixelloid Studios as a 3D Generalist, where he contributed to VFX for regional films.

Vimal later moved to Canada to deepen his knowledge, graduating from Seneca College with a Visual Effects for Film and TV degree, where he discovered a specific passion for FX. His journey brought him to Mr. X Inc., where he worked for nearly a decade as an FX Artist / FX Lead on high-profile projects like Resident Evil, Pompeii, Vikings, Crimson Peak, Ben-Hur, American Gods and Monster Hunter. His exceptional contributions earned him a VES award nomination in the Simulation category for his work on Monster Hunter.

Continuing his career at WeFX Inc, Vimal worked on projects like Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities, 1923, John Wick 4, From, What We Do in the Shadows, and Halo. His dedication and evolving expertise have made him a recognized figure in the VFX industry, always pushing boundaries to bring compelling visuals to life.