Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith is an experienced lighting and compositing supervisor with a diverse background in the animation and visual effects industry. Currently serving as Lighting Supervisor at Sinking Ship Entertainment since April 2021, Ryan has held significant roles at various companies including Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies, Nexus Communications North America, and ToonBox Entertainment, where leadership in compositing was demonstrated on projects like "The Nut Job 2." Previous experience includes leading lighting and compositing teams at Arc Productions, Lucasfilm Animation Singapore, and Starz Animation, contributing to notable productions such as "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" and multiple animated features and series. Ryan's education in classical animation from Sheridan College, combined with extensive hands-on experience in creative leadership and technical development, underscores a strong commitment to quality in visual storytelling.