What do Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and K-Pop Demon Hunters have in common? Each showcases the compositing brilliance of Jiwoon Kim, the Sony Pictures Imageworks supervisor bringing animated worlds to life. In filmmaking, compositing is the stage where every visual elements like lighting, color, effects, and characters finally come together to create the seamless images you see on screen. It’s where art meets precision, and Jiwoon’s eye for detail ensures that every frame feels alive, cohesive, and cinematic.
This October, students at the Visual College of Art and Design (VCAD) will have the rare opportunity to step behind the screen with Kim during a live online session: “VCAD Presents: Behind K-Pop Demon Hunters — Jiwoon Kim on Animation & Compositing.” For anyone dreaming of a career in 3D animation, visual effects, or digital film, this is an unmissable event.
Meet Jiwoon Kim: The Artist Behind the Pixels
Jiwoon Kim is not just another name in the credits he is one of the artists defining how stories look and feel in the modern animation era. His résumé reads like a gallery of visual masterpieces:
🎬 K-Pop Demon Hunters (2025)
🎬 Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
🎬 Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
🎬 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
🎬 The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)
🎬 The Sea Beast (2022)
🎬 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
🎬 Hotel Transylvania 3 (2018)
🎬 Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
🎬 Manofof Steel, Divergent, Battleship, and many more
Over two decades, Kim has worked at leading studios including Sony Pictures Imageworks, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Scanline VFX, and Prime Focus World, contributing to films that have defined the look of modern cinema. Today, as Compositing Supervisor at Sony, he leads global teams of artists crafting luminous, kinetic visuals audiences cannot stop talking about.
What You will Learn at the Event
During this exclusive live session, Kim will pull back the curtain on K-Pop Demon Hunters — Netflix’s record-breaking animated sensation and share his creative process from studio to screen. Here is what participants can expect:
🌟 Behind-the-Scenes Stories: Discover how Sony Imageworks brought the vibrant, K-pop-inspired world of K-Pop Demon Hunters to life.
💡 The Art of Compositing: Learn how light, shadow, and color are layered to create emotion and depth in every frame.
🎨 Creative Collaboration: Hear how hundreds of artists across departments synchronize their work to produce seamless, cinematic visuals.
🚀 Career Advice for Emerging Artists: Find out what skills, tools, and mindsets studios like Sony look for when hiring new talent.
🎤 Interactive Q&A Session: Ask Kim about his career path, compositing workflow, or how to prepare your own professional portfolio.
Think of it as equal parts storytelling, technical wisdom, and career inspiration, the kind of conversation that can reshape how you see your creative future.
Why This Matters for VCAD Students
For VCAD students, this event is more than a peek behind the scenes, it is a direct connection to the heart of the industry. Through programs like 3D Modeling Animation Art and Design, Game Development and Design and Graphic Design, VCAD prepares students for exactly the kind of work Kim, and his team do at Sony. Courses cover the same industry-standard software for Maya, Houdini, Photoshop, and the Adobe Creative Suite as well as fundamentals in lighting, composition, and visual storytelling. VCAD’s commitment to hosting industry events like this gives students a front-row seat to the realities of professional animation and the inspiration to pursue careers in VFX, film, and gaming.
Why You Should Attend
If you are studying or considering a career in animation, 3D modeling, or compositing, this event could be a turning point.
🎓 Career Clarity: Hear directly from a professional who has worked on award-winning films at the world’s top studios.
🎨 Creative Inspiration: See how visual choices translate into emotion and storytelling on screen.
🧰 Practical Guidance: Learn the technical skills and creative mindset needed to succeed in today’s animation industry.
🤝 Networking Opportunity: Engage with a community of VCAD students and industry professionals who share your creative goals.
At a time when technology is transforming the way films and games are made, insight from an artist like Jiwoon who has mastered both the technical and the emotional aspect of animation is priceless.
Event Details
📅 Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
🕒 Time: 1:00 to 2:30 PM PDT
💻 Where: Live Online Event (Zoom)
👉 How to Join: Visit the VCAD event page and click “Save Your Spot”
Sports are limited and this session will not be repeated.
From Hollywood to Vancouver: Inspiration for the Next Generation
From Avatar and Man of Steel to Spider-Verse and K-Pop Demon Hunters, Jiwoon Kim has helped shape the visual language of modern cinema. Now, thanks to VCAD, he is stepping out from behind the screen to share his knowledge with the next generation of artists. Whether you are a student just learning the basics of 3D lighting or a professional looking to refine your skills, this event offers something for everyone who believes in the power of visual storytelling. VCAD continues to bring industry leaders like Jiwoon Kim to its students because it believes that education should not just teach techniques, it should ignite imagination.
Ready to Shape Your Creative Future?
From Hollywood blockbusters to Netflix hits, Jiwoon Kim’s work proves that every pixel can tell a story, and every artist can change how the world sees animation.
Do not miss this chance to learn from one of the best in the business.
👉 Reserve your spot now and see how VCAD can help turn your passion for art and technology into a career that shapes the future of film and animation.
