Presenter

Kai Stavginski is a self-taught VFX artist and programmer. He began his career working as a rigger in feature animation, then joined DNEG in London, contributing to projects like Man of Steel, John Carter of Mars, Inception, and Jupiter Ascending, specializing in Houdini VFX. Since 2014, he has been at SideFX Software, where he has played a pivotal role in developing toolsets for fur & hair grooming, feathers, and most recently muscle & tissue simulation. His work blends technical problem-solving with creative solutions, and he enjoys exploring new ways to improve VFX workflows.