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Stavros Sofianos

Senior FX Artist

Stavros Sofianos is a highly experienced Senior FX Artist with over a decade of expertise in the visual effects industry. Based in Thessaloniki, Greece, he has worked across a wide range of projects, including television commercials, series, and feature films, both as an in-house artist and freelance contributor.


Specializing in particle systems, fluid simulations, smoke, fire, and rigid-body dynamics, Stavros is proficient with industry-standard tools such as Houdini and 3ds Max. His work is distinguished by meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual effects.


A passionate advocate for continuous learning and innovation, Stavros regularly shares his insights and showcases complex FX work, including large-scale fluid simulations, on platforms like LinkedIn, inspiring peers and fellow artists in the VFX community.

  • I have collaborated with Stavros on different VFX projects over the years. I have been amazed at the talent that he has, especially when dealing with heavy and complex simulations. He is a remarkable FX artist, blending his technical skills with his artistic flair and point of view in every project.

    - Mike Avramis
    Miniature Production Manager at Adreama Games, Inc.

  • I had the pleasure of working with Stavros on various projects. He is a very passionate FX artist with strong technical and artistic skills, and he has consistently delivers stunning FX simulations.

    - Tony Zagoraios
    Founder & Art Director at YETI Pictures

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