Darin Grant has worked in Animation and VFX for over 25 years. He currently serves as the SVP, Global Technology for Netflix Animation Studios after the acquisition of Animal Logic in Oct 2022 where he leads the company’s technological strategies and innovations. Over the years, Darin has held significant technology roles at companies such as Digital Domain, DreamWorks Animation, and Method VFX where he has contributed to the development of production pipelines and software solutions. He has also consulted with various software providers to the industry on strategy and M&A activities, including the acquisition and integration of Solid Angle Inc (Arnold) by Autodesk.

Darin is actively involved in various industry volunteer activities. He is the co-chair of the Scientific and Technical Academy Awards Committee, the chair-elect of ACM SIGGRAPH, and a Governing Board member of the Academy Software Foundation (ASWF). He’s based in Los Angeles, CA.