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President at SDFX Studios
Visionary VFX leader with decades of experience in Hollywood's premier animation studios, overseeing worldwide production, technology development, and creative vision.
Creative technology visionary leading the future of stereoscopic film & animation
Originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Aaron currently serves as President at SDFX Studios. Aaron oversees the creative vision of the company, as well as worldwide production and technology development. While at SDFX Studios, Parry and his team have created the 3D industry’s most advanced 3D pipeline, resulting in an unmatched combination of speed and quality in delivery. Parry supervised the expansion of SDFX Studios workforce from a creative and technical staff of 10 people to more than 1,000 employees. Additionally, Parry oversees SDFX Studios animation production, a business unit formed in 2015 to provide feature and television animation production services. SDFX Studios recently pioneered the process of creating hand-drawn animation in 3D, employing this innovative and cutting-edge technique for the first time ever in the Paramount release, SpongeBob SquarePants: Sponge Out of Water, and Netflix's Green Eggs and Ham.
During his tenure, Stereo D has created the 3D conversions for over thirty films, including Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, released by Disney; Titanic in 3D and X-Men: Days of Future Past, from Twentieth Century Fox; Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ Pacific Rim; Hercules, from Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures; Marvel’s The Avengers, The Avengers: Age of Ultron, Iron Man 3, and Thor; Jurassic Park 3D, Jurassic World, and Everest, from Universal Pictures; Star Trek Into Darkness from Paramount Pictures; and Godzilla, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, among many others.
Parry joined Stereo D in 2010 after serving as supervising 3D producer on Jackass 3D for Paramount Pictures. His prior feature credits also include serving as line producer on Paramount Pictures’ The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie and as executive producer on the studio’s Barnyard. Prior to his work at Paramount, Parry was executive producer at Warner Bros. Feature Animation. He is currently developing a slate of projects for both episodic and theatrical live-action and animation.
Coe College
University of Southern California (USC)
Active Member (PGA)
Active Committee Member
Film & Animation Festival Jurist
Speaker on Stereoscopic 3D Science
A journey through Hollywood's finest studios
Overseeing the creative vision of the company, as well as worldwide production and technology development. Led the team in creating the 3D industry’s most advanced 3D pipeline, resulting in an unmatched combination of speed and quality in delivery. Supervised the expansion of the workforce from 10 to over 1,000 employees globally.
Led the creative vision, R&D, and production pipeline strategies for stereoscopic 3D conversion and animation services globally.
Served as creative vision for company related to stereography, research, and development. Oversaw technical, production, and creative day-to-day operations. Managed over 1,100 employees worldwide, and pioneered the process of creating hand-drawn animation in 3D for features and television.
Provided executive and creative leadership for the 3D conversion studio, establishing its reputation for delivering premier stereoscopic theatrical content.
Hired to evaluate and correct problems associated with production, pipeline, marketing, and studio relations. Managed director mediation and a staff of 250.
Hired by the studio to lead the director search, budgeting, and planning for the animated feature film Mighty Mouse.
Hired by the studio to lead the director search, budgeting, and planning for the animated feature film Mighty Mouse.
Oversaw feature animation development, produced the new Paramount Pictures 3D logo, and established emerging digital filmmaking and stereoscopic production pipelines.
Evaluated and corrected problems associated with production, pipeline, marketing, studio communication, and director mediation for a staff of 250 on the feature film Barnyard.
Managed all aspects of physical production, budget, VFX, color management, and post-production for The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.
Produced special projects including 3D CGI animation. Expanded the studio's capabilities to include live-action VFX and full CGI feature productions.
Behind-the-scenes glimpses, technology showreels, and production highlights
Visual effects, 3D conversions, and animation productions for global cinema
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Celebrating excellence in 3D technology, animation, and stereoscopic storytelling
Aaron Parry at the global premiere of Titanic in 3D, celebrating the landmark 3D conversion project.
Celebrating stereoscopic 3D innovation honors with the core production and engineering team.
Recognized by the Advanced Imaging & VR Society for pioneering stereography achievements.
Posing with the award-winning stereographers, production executives, and pipeline engineers.
Won "Best 2D to 3D Conversion" for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, recognized at the prestigious Lumiere Awards.
Honored by the Advanced Imaging Society for pushing the technological boundaries of immersive stereoscopic film.
Complete historical database of production, animation, and stereoscopic credits
| Year | Project Title | Role / Credit | Studio / Partner | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Masters of the Universe | Visual Effects | Netflix / Mattel | VFX |
| 2026 | Fallout Season 2 | Visual Effects | Amazon MGM Studios | VFX |
| 2025/2026 | Wicked: For Good | 3D Conversion | Universal Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2025/2026 | The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants | 3D Conversion | Paramount Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2025/2026 | The Bad Guys 2 | 3D Conversion | DreamWorks Animation | 3D Conversion |
| 2025 | The Fantastic Four: First Steps | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2025 | Captain America: Brave New World | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2025 | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Visual Effects | 20th Century Studios | VFX |
| 2025 | The Boroughs | Visual Effects | Netflix | VFX |
| 2025 | Spider-Noir | Visual Effects | Sony / Marvel | VFX |
| 2025 | The Running Man | Visual Effects | Lionsgate | VFX |
| 2025 | The Lost Bus | Visual Effects | Universal Pictures | VFX |
| 2025 | Stranger Things 5 | Visual Effects | Netflix | VFX |
| 2025 | F1 | Visual Effects | Apple Original Films | VFX |
| 2025 | Ironheart | Visual Effects | Marvel Studios | VFX |
| 2025 | Lilo & Stitch | Visual Effects | Walt Disney Pictures | VFX |
| 2025 | Duster (2025) | Visual Effects | Max / Warner Bros. | VFX |
| 2025 | Daredevil: Born Again | Visual Effects | Marvel Studios | VFX |
| 2025 | Andor Season 2 | Visual Effects | Lucasfilm / Disney | VFX |
| 2025 | Severance S2 | Visual Effects | Apple TV+ | VFX |
| 2025 | The Electric State | Visual Effects | Netflix / AGBO | VFX |
| 2025/2026 | Predator: Badlands | Visual Effects | 20th Century Studios | VFX |
| 2024 | Wicked | 3D Conversion | Universal Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2024 | The Wild Robot | 3D Conversion | DreamWorks Animation | 3D Conversion |
| 2024 | Transformers One | 3D Conversion | Paramount Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2024 | Deadpool & Wolverine | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2024 | Kung Fu Panda 4 | 3D Conversion | DreamWorks Animation | 3D Conversion |
| 2024 | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Visual Effects | Sony / Marvel | VFX |
| 2024 | Agatha: All Along | Visual Effects | Marvel Studios | VFX |
| 2024 | Echo | Visual Effects | Marvel Studios | VFX |
| 2024 | The Acolyte | Visual Effects | Lucasfilm / Disney | VFX |
| 2023 | The Marvels | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2023 | Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom | 3D Conversion | Warner Bros. Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2023 | Trolls Band Together | 3D Conversion | DreamWorks Animation | 3D Conversion |
| 2023 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem | 3D Conversion | Paramount Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2023 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2023 | Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2023 | The Mandalorian and Grogu | Visual Effects | VFX Production Studio | VFX |
| 2023 | Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning | Visual Effects | VFX Production Studio | VFX |
| 2023 | Thunderbolts* | Visual Effects | VFX Production Studio | VFX |
| 2023 | Venom | Visual Effects | VFX Production Studio | VFX |
| 2023 | Ahsoka | Visual Effects | Lucasfilm / Disney | VFX |
| 2023 | Secret Invasion | Visual Effects | Marvel Studios | VFX |
| 2023 | The Santa Clauses | Season 2 | Visual Effects | Disney Branded Television | VFX |
| 2023 | Dungeons and Dragons Honor Among Thieves | Visual Effects | Paramount Pictures | VFX |
| 2023 | Shazam Fury of the Gods | Visual Effects | Warner Bros. Pictures | VFX |
| 2023 | The Mandalorian S3 | Visual Effects | Lucasfilm / Disney | VFX |
| 2023 | Loki | Visual Effects | Marvel Studios | VFX |
| 2023 | Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | Visual Effects | VFX Production Studio | VFX |
| 2023 | They Shall Not Grow Old | Visual Effects | VFX Production Studio | VFX |
| 2023 | Solo: A Star Wars Story | Visual Effects | VFX Production Studio | VFX |
| 2023 | Ready Player One | Visual Effects | VFX Production Studio | VFX |
| 2023 | Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Visual Effects | VFX Production Studio | VFX |
| 2023 | The BFG | Visual Effects | VFX Production Studio | VFX |
| 2022 | Puss in Boots: The Last Wish | 3D Conversion | DreamWorks Animation | 3D Conversion |
| 2022 | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2022 | Thor: Love and Thunder | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2022 | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2022 | The Bad Guys | 3D Conversion | DreamWorks Animation | 3D Conversion |
| 2022 | Alvaro: Reignition | Free Fire Tales | Visual Effects | Garena | VFX |
| 2022 | Avatar: The Way of Water | Visual Effects | 20th Century Studios | VFX |
| 2022 | Willow | Visual Effects | Lucasfilm / Disney | VFX |
| 2022 | Wednesday | Visual Effects | Netflix | VFX |
| 2022 | The Fabelmans | Visual Effects | Universal Pictures | VFX |
| 2022 | Werewolf by Night | Visual Effects | Marvel Studios | VFX |
| 2022 | She Hulk: Attorney At Law | Visual Effects | Marvel Studios | VFX |
| 2022 | Moonhaven | Visual Effects | AMC | VFX |
| 2022 | Jurassic World: Dominion | Visual Effects | Universal Pictures | VFX |
| 2022 | Ms Marvel | Visual Effects | Marvel Studios | VFX |
| 2022 | Obi Wan Kenobi | Visual Effects | Lucasfilm / Disney | VFX |
| 2022 | Halo | Visual Effects | Paramount+ | VFX |
| 2022 | Moonfall | Visual Effects | Lionsgate | VFX |
| 2022 | Abba Voyage | Visual Effects | ABBA Voyage | VFX |
| 2022 | Jaws 3D | 3D Conversion | Universal Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2021 | Spider-Man: No Way Home | 3D Conversion | Sony / Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2021 | Eternals | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2021 | Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2021 | Free Guy | 3D Conversion | 20th Century Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2021 | Black Widow | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2021 | Invasion | Visual Effects | Apple TV+ | VFX |
| 2021 | The Book of Boba Fett | Visual Effects | Lucasfilm / Disney | VFX |
| 2021 | Hawkeye | Visual Effects | Marvel Studios | VFX |
| 2021 | Arcane | Visual Effects | Riot Games / Netflix | VFX |
| 2021 | Chapelwaite | Visual Effects | Epix | VFX |
| 2021 | Jungle Cruise | Visual Effects | Walt Disney Pictures | VFX |
| 2021 | Space Jam: A New Legacy | Visual Effects | Warner Bros. Pictures | VFX |
| 2021 | F9 | Visual Effects | Universal Pictures | VFX |
| 2021 | The Falcon and the Winter Soldier | Visual Effects | Marvel Studios | VFX |
| 2020 | Monster Hunter | 3D Conversion | Sony Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2020 | Dolittle | 3D Conversion | Universal Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2020 | The Mandalorian (Season 2) | Visual Effects | Lucasfilm / Disney | VFX |
| 2019 | Terminator: Dark Fate | 3D Conversion | Paramount Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2019 | Lady and the Tramp | Visual Effects | Walt Disney Pictures | VFX |
| 2019 | The Irishman | Visual Effects | Netflix | VFX |
| 2019 | Fast and the Furious: Hobbs and Shaw | Visual Effects | Universal Pictures | VFX |
| 2019 | Avengers: Endgame | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2019 | Green Eggs & Ham | Full CGI Animation Production | Netflix | Animation |
| 2019 | Playing with Fire | 3D Conversion | Paramount Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2018 | Avengers: Infinity War | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2018 | Black Panther | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2017 | War for the Planet of the Apes | 3D Conversion | 20th Century Fox | 3D Conversion |
| 2017 | Spider-Man: Homecoming | 3D Conversion | Sony / Marvel | 3D Conversion |
| 2017 | The Fate of the Furious | 3D Conversion | Universal Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2017 | King Arthur: Legend of the Sword | 3D Conversion | Warner Bros. | 3D Conversion |
| 2016 | Independence Day: Resurgence | 3D Conversion | 20th Century Fox | 3D Conversion |
| 2016 | Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them | 3D Conversion | Warner Bros. | 3D Conversion |
| 2016 | Doctor Strange | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2016 | Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | 3D Conversion | Lucasfilm / Disney | 3D Conversion |
| 2016 | Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children | 3D Conversion | 20th Century Fox | 3D Conversion |
| 2016 | X-Men: Apocalypse | 3D Conversion | 20th Century Fox | 3D Conversion |
| 2016 | Captain America: Civil War | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2015 | Star Wars: The Force Awakens | 3D Conversion | Lucasfilm / Disney | 3D Conversion |
| 2015 | SpongeBob: Sponge Out of Water | 3D Hand-Drawn Animation | Paramount | Animation |
| 2015 | Jurassic World | 3D Conversion | Universal Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2015 | Mad Max: Fury Road | 3D Conversion | Warner Bros. | 3D Conversion |
| 2015 | Avengers: Age of Ultron | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2015 | Terminator Genisys | 3D Conversion | Paramount Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2015 | San Andreas | 3D Conversion | Warner Bros. | 3D Conversion |
| 2015 | Everest | 3D Conversion | Universal Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2015 | Point Break | 3D Conversion | Warner Bros. | 3D Conversion |
| 2015 | Truth | 3D Conversion | Sony Pictures Classics | 3D Conversion |
| 2015 | Albert: The Movie! | Animation Production | Nickelodeon | Animation |
| 2014 | X-Men: Days of Future Past | 3D Conversion | 20th Century Fox | 3D Conversion |
| 2014 | Godzilla | 3D Conversion | Warner Bros. / Legendary | 3D Conversion |
| 2014 | Hercules | 3D Conversion | Paramount / MGM | 3D Conversion |
| 2014 | Captain America: The Winter Soldier | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2014 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 3D Conversion | Paramount Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2014 | Need for Speed | 3D Conversion | Touchstone Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2014 | Exodus: Gods and Kings | 3D Conversion | 20th Century Fox | 3D Conversion |
| 2013 | Iron Man 3 | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2013 | Star Trek Into Darkness | 3D Conversion | Paramount Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2013 | Pacific Rim | 3D Conversion | Warner Bros. / Legendary | 3D Conversion |
| 2013 | The Wolverine | 3D Conversion | 20th Century Fox | 3D Conversion |
| 2013 | R.I.P.D. | 3D Conversion | Universal Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2013 | Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters | 3D Conversion | 20th Century Fox | 3D Conversion |
| 2013 | G.I. Joe: Retaliation | 3D Conversion | Paramount Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2013 | Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters | 3D Conversion | Paramount Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2012 | Marvel's The Avengers | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2012 / 3D Conversion 2012 | Titanic in 3D | 3D Conversion | Paramount / 20th Century Fox | 3D Conversion |
| 2012 | John Carter | 3D Conversion | Walt Disney Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2011 | Thor | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2011 | Captain America: The First Avenger | 3D Conversion | Marvel Studios | 3D Conversion |
| 2011 | The Green Hornet | 3D Conversion | Sony Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2010 | Jackass 3D | Supervising 3D Producer | Paramount Pictures | VFX |
| 2010 | The Last Airbender | 3D Conversion | Paramount Pictures | 3D Conversion |
| 2010 | Gulliver's Travels | 3D Conversion | 20th Century Fox | 3D Conversion |
| 2008 | Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy | Executive Producer | Main Street | Animation |
| 2007 | Purple Trouble | Executive Producer | Main Street | Animation |
| 2007 | Georgy | Executive Producer | Main Street | Animation |
| 2007 | Lady D | Executive Producer | Main Street | Animation |
| 2007 | Lefty | Executive Producer | Main Street | Animation |
| 2007 | Sean | Executive Producer | Main Street | Animation |
| 2007 | Judy M.D.: Super Surgeon | Executive Producer | Main Street | Animation |
| 2006 | Barnyard | Executive Production | Paramount Pictures | Animation |
| 2004 | The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie | Physical Production & Budget | Paramount | Animation |
| 2001 | Osmosis Jones | Associate Producer | Warner Bros. | Animation |
| 1999 | The Iron Giant | Animation Production Manager | Warner Bros. | Animation |
| 1998 | Quest for Camelot | Animation Production Manager | Warner Bros. | Animation |
| 1996 | Space Jam | Animation Production Manager | Warner Bros. | Animation |
Additional industry contributions, mentorship, and consulting credits
Credit: Special Thanks
Recognized industry credit for production consultation and stereoscopic mentorship for this SUNYWide award-winning film.
Credit: Special Thanks (Warner Bros. Feature Animation)
Special thanks recognition in the credits of this classic short animated film from Warner Bros. Feature Animation.
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