Biography

Shawn Smolensky is a Visual Effects Producer at Industrial Light & Magic. Smolensky began his career at Industrial Light & Magic in the summer of 2012, shortly after the studio launched its Vancouver location. Starting as a Production Assistant, he has since advanced into production leadership roles across short-form content, animation, and major visual effects-driven features. Initially pursuing acting—with training at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre in New York—Smolensky later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Victoria before ultimately returning to the entertainment industry to follow his passion for filmmaking.

Photos

Filmography

View Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

2017Film
6.8
View The Amazing Spider-Man
The Amazing Spider-Man

The Amazing Spider-Man

2012Film
6.7
View Thunderbolts*
Thunderbolts*

Thunderbolts*

2025Film
7.3
View The Old Man
The Old Man

The Old Man

2022Series
7.2
View Aquaman
Aquaman

Aquaman

2018Film
6.9
View Aladdin
Aladdin

Aladdin

2019Film
7.1
View Spectre
Spectre

Spectre

2015Film
6.6
View Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

2014Film
5.9
View Warcraft
Warcraft

Warcraft

2016Film
6.4
View Bumblebee
Bumblebee

Bumblebee

2018Film
6.7
View Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

2016Film
6.0
View Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

2014Film
7.7