About Sony Pictures Imageworks
Sony Pictures Imageworks is an Academy Award-winning visual effects and animation studio known for photoreal live-action visual effects, dynamic creature and character animation and full-CG features. Having created visually stunning images for more than 100 live-action and animated productions over its 30-year history the studio is also a leader in technology, developing software and tools that have helped solve industry-wide challenges.
Mission
To create visually stunning images for live-action and animated productions, and to lead in technology by developing software and tools that solve industry-wide challenges.
Approach
Utilizing cutting-edge technology and proprietary tools to deliver photoreal live-action visual effects, dynamic creature animation, and full-CG features for the big screen.
What Sets Them Apart
Headquarters
658 Homer St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2R4
Featured Work
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Imageworks Sizzle Reel | Fall 2024
Sony Pictures Imageworks - Environments
Imageworks Sizzle Reel | Fall 2025
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | VFX Breakdown
THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER - VFX: The Pit
Red One | Compositing Breakdown
Post-Production Capabilities
4 servicesVisual Effects
Creating photoreal live-action visual effects and dynamic creature and character animation for major feature films.
Computer Animation
Professional computer animation services for film, television, and commercial projects.
Full-CG Features
Professional full-cg features services for film, television, and commercial projects.
Creature and Character Animation
Professional creature and character animation services for film, television, and commercial projects.
Types of Work
Notable Clients & Projects
Industries Served
Awards & Recognition
3 awardsAcademy Award for Best Visual Effects
Academy Award for Best Animated Film
Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film
Firm Leadership
Michelle Grady
President
Michelle Grady is President of Sony Pictures Imageworks, where she leads the studio's overall operations, strategy, planning, and production. She was previously EVP and has spent over two decades working in visual effects.
Mandy Tankenson
SVP, Head of Production
Mandy Tankenson serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Production, overseeing production workflows and operations for the studio's major projects.
Michael Ford
Chief Technology Officer
Michael Ford is the CTO and VP Head of Systems and Software Development, leading the studio's technological innovations and software initiatives.
Reviews & Ratings
4.1
Glassdoor (286 reviews)
News & Press
Michelle Grady Promoted to President of Sony Pictures Imageworks
Michelle Grady has been elevated from EVP to President of Sony Pictures Imageworks.
Academy Software Foundation's New Open Review Initiative
Sony Pictures Imageworks contributes to building a unified open source toolset for playback and review.
Sony Pictures Imageworks is setting up a studio in Montreal
Sony Pictures Imageworks is expanding its presence by opening a new studio location in Montreal.
Sony Pictures Imageworks Promotes Michelle Grady to President
Official announcement of Michelle Grady's promotion to President of the studio.
Office Locations
Vancouver
Floor 4, The Post, 349 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2R4
Los Angeles
5750 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Montreal
Montreal, QC
Pricing Information
Custom quotes based on project scope
Enterprise-level pricing for major studio productions and high-end visual effects projects.
Note: Pricing varies based on project scope, complexity, and timeline. Contact Sony Pictures Imageworks directly for a detailed quote tailored to your specific project requirements.