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Aaron Dem

Aaron Dem has over 30 years of experience in animation and visual effects. Since 2021 he has partnered with Paramount Animation, where he supports the studio and filmmakers in developing animated features. Dem has previously worked with Paramount, DreamWorks Animation and Disney Animation. His credits include How to Train Your Dragon 2, Wonder Park and That Christmas. Dem has also served as VP of Physical Production at Mythos Studios and Head of Production at HB Wink Animation Production. Dem’s career began as a visual effects producer on numerous global blockbusters including Titanic, Space Jam and Armageddon. He later became the VP of Production for Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin’s Centropolis FX, overseeing visual effects for films such as The Matrix: Reloaded, Maid in Manhattan, The Patriot and Stuart Little. Next Dem established the feature VFX division at Meteor Studios, where he executive produced effects for all projects including Journey to the Center of the Earth, Fantastic Four and Slither. A graduate of California State University, Northridge, Dem holds a B.A. in Radio, Television and Film Production and is a member of the Producers Guild of America.

PARTICIPANT SCHEDULE

The Making of Transformers One: A Creative Journey

Room 207 | Paramount Animation and Hasbro | Jason Scheier | Aaron Dem | Joshua Cordes | Bobby Rubio | Christopher Batty

TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.

The creative team will share their stories of collaboration by exploring the ideas, research, and designs showcased in the film. Join us for this unique experience creating this new and unexplored world of TRANSFORMERS ONE.

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