Bryon Caldwell

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Animation and Visual Effects
Academy of Art University in San Francisco - 2007

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Design Graphics
East Tennessee State University - 2003

Virtual Re-Creation in Augmented Reality for Artistic Expression and Exhibition
2024 - Conference Proceeding

Silver Award – Virtual & Immersive Experiences-Augmented Reality: New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary Judy Chicago ‘Kitty City’ Augmented Reality Art Piece - Davey Awards by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA) [2023]

Personal Statement

With a background in both major Hollywood films and AAA gaming, Bryon Caldwell uses his industry experience to help the next generation of artists navigate the fast-moving world of animation and games.

His professional background is defined by a career at the highest levels of global visual effects. Bryon served as a Senior Animator at Industrial Light & Magic and Framestore, contributing to cinematic milestones including the Academy Award-winning Gravity, Ready Player One, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and Paddington. His filmography spans major studios such as Sony Pictures Imageworks, MPC, and ImageMovers Digital, with credits on high-profile features like Green Lantern, Edge of Tomorrow, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and Disney’s A Christmas Carol.

In the realm of AAA gaming and interactive media, Bryon’s expertise in character performance has been utilized by leading developers. He recently served as a Senior Cinematic Animator at id Software for DOOM: The Dark Ages. His portfolio also includes work with Telltale Games on the Sam & Max series and Riot Games on League of Legends, as well as roles at Agora Studio, most notably working on Star Wars: Visions Season 2 ("SITH").

Deeply rooted in the Texas creative community, Bryon balances international studio experience with significant contributions to the local industry. He has held senior animation roles at prominent Texas-based studios, including Reel FX—where he worked on the animated feature Rock Dog and various commercials and IP—Brazen Animation, and Cloud 10 Studios.

As a Professor of Instruction at UT Dallas, Bryon leverages this technical and creative proficiency to mentor students, ensuring they are prepared for the high-stakes environments of both the Dallas-Fort Worth tech corridor and the global entertainment industry. https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryoncaldwell/

Comets helped build one of gaming’s most anticipated releases

DOOM: The Dark Ages, the latest installment from id Software, was one of 2025’s most highly anticipated releases. It carries the creative mark of several industry experts who have strong ties to the Bass School at UT Dallas.

Visual Effects Society

The Visual Effects Society (VES) is a global professional honorary society and the entertainment industry’s only organization representing the full breadth of visual effects practitioners across film, television, commercials, animation, special venue, games and new media.