Leslie Ekker Visual Effects Supervisor/Director

Les Ekker Visual Effects Reel

32 years in Visual Effects, Oscar nominated, BAFTA winning creativity and technical direction. Dozens of feature films, and over 130 commercials over 14 years. Les Ekker brings design integrity, inspirational team leadership, arresting and clear visual communication to the style and concept of Directors. Experience counts!

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GMC Acadia “Tech”

VFX Supervised by Les Ekker for Digital Domain, and secnd unit directed by Les Ekker, with a of of CG animation. The jet, canopy, all flying elements, are CG animated. Les Ekker created the background matte painting of the Dodger Stadium parking lot. (yes, those odd trees are real…)

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Subaru Forester “Waterfall”

Subaru Forester debut ad for Japan. VFX Supervised by Les Ekker, shot in Japan and in Northern California. Lots of intense CG animation: the waterfall, road panels, base, all cars, some background, some rocks… challenging!

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Subaru Secret Base “Forest”

Subaru Forester Debut ad for Japan, VFX Supervised by Les Ekker for Digital Domain. The car is always CG animation, the cave, doors, road path, many trees and ferns, and more are all CG.

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GMC Acadia “Launch” :60

GMC Acadia, Launch spot :60. Visual Effects Supervised by Les Ekker for Digital Domain. Les had a great amount of input in the making of this spot, including numerous rigging and element challenges, paint pouring device design and execution, and second unit direction,

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Les Ekker, “Director’s Reel”

A montage of various spots directed by Les Ekker

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Burger King “Entrance”

Directed by Les Ekker, this spot uses classic archival NFL footage. We shot the King to match, and had him interact with just ONE of the players! Les Ekker also supervised the VFX of course, for Digital Domain.

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Burger King “Lambeau”

Directed by Les Ekker, this spot uses classic archival NFL footage. We shot the King to match, and the King interacted with extras in a greenscreen set-piece matching the stadium. We painted out the original player. Les Ekker also supervised the VFX of course, for Digital Domain.

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Burger King “Schula”

Directed by Les Ekker, this spot uses classic archival NFL footage. We shot the King to match, and the King interacted with a greenscreen suited stand-in. Challenging! Les Ekker also supervised the VFX of course, for Digital Domain.

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Burger King “Young”

Directed by Les Ekker, this spot uses classic archival NFL footage. We shot the King to match, and the King actually contacted NONE of the players except in the hike! He rolls off of a sled mounted greenscreen pad designed by Les Ekker. Les Ekker also supervised the VFX of course, for Digital Domain. We [...]

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Target “Fall Fashion”

Directed, Supervised, Designed and Choreographed by Les Ekker for Digital Domain. We shot the two actors on greenscreen treadmills to a music track, and had them recreate the choreography as precisely as possible for each transition hand-off. Many thinks to Pilon Lectez for his impressive Flame work here, as always!

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Shell “Further”

Nicolai Fuglsig's Shell Further, supervised by Les Ekker for Digital Domain. This spot is entirely CG animated, with the idea of a fleet of supercar-SUV's ripping through a deserted wasteland like a squadron of aerobatic jets. A VERY difficult project.

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