JONATHAN BERUBE

Director + VFX Art Director

JONATHAN BERUBE


CREATIVE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR + VFX ART DIRECTOR


info@berubefilms.com

Jonathan has built a reputation as a dynamic force in the creative world, having contributed to iconic franchises like Avatar, Stranger Things, Star Wars, Blizzard, Apple, and Nike. Today, he channels a quarter-century of hands-on knowledge as a top-tier C-Suite Creative Executive.

His journey spans every corner of the industry: from Feature Films and TV to Commercials, Games, and Academia. From brainstorming ideas to fine-tuning the final audio details, Jonathan has gleaned insights and “Best Practices” from some of the greatest minds into his own one-of-a-kind creative operation playbook. 

At the heart of Jonathan’s work is a drive for excellence, a sharp technical know-how, and a genuine love for his craft. This dedication has been a passport to some of the industry’s most notable ventures.

PUBLICATIONS

2025 - The AVATAR Podcast

2023 - ZBrush Summit

2023 - Nucleus Art Gallery - The Art of Avatar Panel

2022 - The Art of Avatar: The Way of Water

2022 - Perspective - Art Directors Guild Magazine

2020 - LightBox - GameDay panelist

2020 - Speaker - IAMAG (Postponed due Covid)

2019 - Perspective - Art Directors Guild Magazine

2019 - Cinefex 163 - ALITA Battle Angel

2019 - ALITA Battle Angel, The Art & Making

2019 - ALITA Battle Angel, Special Edition

2019 - Empire Magazine - ALITA Battle Angel

2019 - The Art of Starcraft

2016 - Warcraft, Behind the dark Portal

2015 - 3D World Magazine

2015 - Art of Starcraft II, Legacy of the Void

2013 - Art of Starcraft II, Hearth of the Swarm

2012 - The Art of Diablo III

2010 - The Art of Starcraft II, Wings of liberty

2009 - Gnomon Gallery

2009 - The Art of Cataclysm

2008 - The Art of Wrath of the Lich King

2007 - The Art of Burnign Crusade

2005 - Laguna Beach Museum of Art, “Wow”

2004 - The Art of World of Warcraft - “Wow”

AWARDS

2026 - Excellence in Production Design - AVATAR 3 - ADG

2023 - Best Director - Star Atlas - Austin International Art Festival

2023 - Best Sci-Fi Short - Star Atlas - Austin Art Festival

2023 - Best Advertising - Star Atlas - Hollywood Golden Age

2023 - Official Selection - Star Atlas - Asthetica Film Festival

2023 - Official Selection - Star Atlas - Fantasy Sci-Fi & Film Festival

2019 - Excellence in Production Design - AVATAR 2 - ADG

2019 - Nominee - LightBox Expo - Concept Art Award

2018 - Best Production Design - Apple Home Pod - ADG

2013 - Best International Game - Starcraft II - LARA

2013 - Game of the Year - Starcraft II - IGN

2013 - Best Expension - Starcraft II - ZAM 2013

2013 - Best Expension - Starcraft II - 3GEM 2013

2013 - Best Video Game - Starcraft II - 2013

2013 - Best BlockBuster Game - Starcraft II - IGN

2013 - Best Online Experience - Starcraft II - EDGE

2012 - Best Trailer - Diablo III - Golden Trailer Award

2012 - Excellence Award - Diablo III - Gamer’s Temple

2012 - Outstanding Visual Effects - Diablo III - VES

2007 - Best Visual Effects - Burning Crusade - VES

CLIENTS

Apple Computer

Automata

Blizzard Entertainment

Disney

Elextronic Arts

HBO

Intuitive Surgical

Lightstorm Entertainment

MJZ

Netflix

Nike

Nuro

Respawn

The Mill

Victoria's Secret

20th Century Fox

EDUCATION

2026 - Dolby Vision - Color Science for Movies & Television (In Progress)

2026 - Harvard Medical School - The Science of Leadership

2024 - Harvard Business School - Leading with Finance

2018 - Harvard Business School - Business Analytics

2018 - Harvard Business School - Venture Deals

2013 - Phase One - Certified, Medium Format Digital Backs

2012 - Nikon Academy - Architechtural Photography

2012 - Nikon Academy - High Speed Synch Photography

2011 - Nikon Academy - D4 Advanced Program

2011 - Nikon Academy - Architechtural Photography

2010 - Nikon Academy - D3 Advanced Program

2010 - Nikon Academy - TTL Lighting Suite

2004 - Sheridan College - Classical Animation Filmmaking Degree

2001 - Cyclone Art & Technology - Computer Animation

JONATHAN BERUBE

DIRECTOR + VFX ART DIRECTOR

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