Photograph by Elizabeth Renstrom
Paul DeSilva
Director / Motion Designer / VFX Artist
paul.desilva@gmail.com
+1.503.544.7347
Hi, I’m a New York based Director, Motion Designer, and Visual Effects Artist. My first short film, 'A Spark at Darkest Night,' premiered at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival and won Best Short at the Stockholm International Film Festival. I’ve directed or contributed to numerous Short Films, Feature Films, and Music Videos. I’ve worked as a Compositor, Motion Designer, and VFX artist for 15 years in various animation studios and effects houses in Canada and the US. I’m also an adjunct professor at the School of Visual Arts in the BFA Photography & Video Department.
You can find me on Instagram and hey, here’s a link to my IMDB.
Outside of the visual arts, I’m also a member of the Brooklyn-based band ‘Wetsuit’.
Festivals & Screenings
Ridgewood Off-Kilter Film Festival (2024) - ’Majorette - One Glove’ - Official Selection, Queens, NY, USA
Nitehawk Shorts Festival (2024) -’Majorette - One Glove’ - Official Selection, Brooklyn, NY, USA
Experiments (2020) - 'A Spark at Darkest Night' - Clinton Street Theater - Portland, OR, USA
The Sports Emmys (2018) - ’Capturing Everest’ - Winner, Outstanding Innovation in Tech
Homebrew PDX Animation Showcase (2016) - Presented by ARCS, ASIFA Portland, and Cascade Siggraph, 5th Ave Cinema - Portland, OR, USA
Short Film Saturday (2014) - Presented by VFX/PDX, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry - Portland, OR, USA
Stockholm International Film Festival (2014) - 'A Spark at Darkest Night' - Winner - iFestival Competition
Toronto International Film Festival (2014) - 'A Spark at Darkest Night' - Official Selection
Leo Awards (2012) - 'The Tron Lebowski' - Best Visual Effects in a Short Drama
Rio Grind Film Festival (2012) - 'Alchemy & Other Imperfections' - Best Visual Effects