Eric Wong

Eric Wong is a seasoned professional in the visual effects industry, currently serving as a member of the Visual Effects Branch at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences since 2022. With a career at Industrial Light & Magic spanning over two decades, Eric has held roles including CG Character Rigging & Simulation Supervisor, Lead Character Rigging & Simulation Technical Director, and Creature Rigging Technical Director / Technical Animator. Key contributions include supervising teams in the development of character systems for notable feature films such as "Captain Marvel," "Aquaman," and "Ready Player One," as well as mentoring emerging artists and creating innovative simulation setups. Prior experience includes a role as a LIDAR Applications Engineer at Cyra Technologies Inc. Eric holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley.