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Portrait of Frank Govaere

Profile

Art and Creative

  • Creative
  • Visual storytelling
  • Linear interactive and immersive media
  • Artistic direction
  • Combining art and technology

Tech

  • Graphics VFX and animation software
  • Development of innovative
  • Virtual production and ICVFX
  • Real time engines and VR AR XR technologies

Production

  • International production and outsourcing
  • Project management and team leadership
  • Production planning and organisation
  • Development and optimisation of production environments
  • Managing funding applications

Knowledge transfer

  • Author of specialised books on virtual production, VFX and technical direction
  • Publishing specialised articles
  • Key notes, lectures, workshops and panels
  • Mentoring and Teaching

With over 30 years of experience in animation, VFX and XR, I have built a career at the intersection of creative art, technology and production, characterised by innovation and excellence. I have a Master of Fine Arts in Animation and Film from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Belgium and had the privilege of being taught by the legendary animator Raoul Servais.

I have worked with leading media companies across Europe and Asia, with a strong focus on real time VFX since 2014. My work spans feature films, television series and ground breaking projects in VR AR XR and virtual production. I am known for driving two D animation workflows and developing groundbreaking volumetric film technologies. I combine artistic vision, technical know how and production expertise to bring complex projects to life.

As a director, producer and VFX supervisor, I have redefined storytelling and media experiences, pushing the boundaries of animation, VFX and virtual production. My contributions continue to shape the industry, drive innovation and inspire new forms of creative expression.

Experience

Freelance, Berlin - since 2024
  • Specialist book 20 things you need to know about VIRTUAL PRODUCTION
  • Specialist book 20 things you need to know about VFX
  • Aurea Awards juror, since 2018
  • Senior Virtual Production Expert at K5 Factory, Munich. Development of virtual production tools for Epic Unreal engine
Cinegrell Postfactory GmbH Berlin - 03.2023 to 05.2024
  • In-House Producer Post Production
  • Film Restoration
  • Analogue Film Production
ICT AG HALOSTAGE Potsdam Babelsberg - 2021 to 2023
  • Head of Virtual Production
  • Virtual production for commercials, TV series, feature films
  • Studio Management
  • Research and Development
  • PR, social media, workshops
  • Management of supplier relationships
  • Academic outreach
UFA Serial Drama GmbH Potsdam Babelsberg - 2015 to 2021
  • Visual Effects Supervisor - Team Lead
  • Visual effects for daily drama, TV series, feature film
  • Creative and technical development of volumetric video in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute
  • Multiple award winning XR projects with volumetric video
  • Member of the Volucap technical advisory board volumetric studio
4K Animation GmbH Berlin London Chennai - 2005 to 2014
  • Establishment of a production facility in India, including infrastructure, recruitment and training
  • Development of a production workflow for paperless 2D animation
  • Animation director TV, feature film and commercials
  • Production planning, budgeting and controlling
  • VFX supervisor and producer
Freelance, Berlin - 2000 to 2005
  • Commercials for high calibre brands
  • Music videos
  • Production Supervisor for several animated TV series
  • Concept art, illustration, storyboards
  • Animation for multimedia
  • Lecturer at the Games Academy Berlin
Artemedia AG Potsdam - 1999 to 2000
  • Head of the 3D and VFX department, including the post production department
  • Development of concepts, scripts and artwork for commercials, music videos, image films, multimedia and games
  • Development of technology and interactive content for the four sided immersive projection Cube
Hahn Grafik GmbH Berlin - 1994 to 1999
  • Illustration and Graphics
  • Commercials
  • Development and design of merchandising products
  • Supervision of animated films and series in Europe and Asia
Hahn Film AG - 1993 to 1994
  • 2D and 3D animation for Asterix in America feature film
  • Development and implementation of paperless 2D workflows

Education

IU International University of Applied Sciences GmbH - 2025
  • Adult Education and e-learning Masterclass
ISFF IHK Chamber of Industry and Commerce Berlin - 2014
  • IHK Certificate Producer
Royal Academy of Fine Arts Ghent Belgium - 1987 to 1992
  • Diploma Film and Animation
Provinciaal Hoger Instituut voor Kunstonderwijs Belgium - 1983 to 1987
  • Diploma Fine Arts