Chris Lyne is the calm in the creative storm – known for his technical excellence, quiet confidence, and ability to bring clarity to complexity. With nearly 20 years in the film and television industry, his career spans advertising, animation, episodic series, and high-end screen productions.
As Head of 3D at Cause and FX, an Auckland-based visual effects studio, Chris has spent the past four years guiding the studio’s ambitious projects and growing the department into a multidisciplinary powerhouse. But it’s not just his eye for detail or mastery of CG that sets him apart. Chris is a ballast for the team: steady under pressure, deeply collaborative, and the kind of leader others instinctively turn to when things get tough.
At Big Screen Symposium, Chris brings insight into leading high-performing VFX teams, navigating complex productions, and why strong leadership is just as essential as strong renders.
