Yuta Shimizu - CEO

Yuta's career began in the creative realm of advertising. After completing his studies at Kyoto Sangyo University (business and advertising) and Vancouver Film School (visual effects & 3D animation), Yuta relocated to London to work on television commercials at Finish.

Subsequently, Yuta and his family moved to Germany, where he joined the small visual effects team at Black Mountain. As a CG artist within a team of six, they produced high-end advertisements for North America. It was during this time that Yuta honed his understanding of computer graphics and the fundamentals of visual effects.

In 2008, Yuta moved to Vancouver, Canada and became part of Zoic Studios as a CG generalist, primarily focusing on animation and FX for various television shows. After spending over a year at Zoic, along with stints at both Black Mountain and Leviathan, Yuta was drawn to a studio called Image Engine. 

Yuta made significant contributions to projects such as Immortals, The Thing, R.I.P.D., Jurassic World, Kingslaive: Final Fantasy XV, Thor: Ragnarok, Mulan, and Venom: Let There Be Carnage.

Yuta brings a unique blend of skills to the table. He possesses a deep understanding of effective creative approaches and has led rendering masterclasses worldwide. He balances this expertise with a comprehensive grasp of the business aspects of the industry, ensuring that each project reaches the highest level of quality.

After 12 years, he felt he was ready for the next chapter and started his own company: mini-engine

As the owner of mini-engine, Yuta is currently engaged in various projects with Japanese clients.

 His skill set uniquely bridges the artistic and business domains, complemented by his fluency in both English and Japanese, further enhancing his global proficiency. 

Outside of his professional life, he enjoys playing the guitar and following baseball.