PATRICIO FERNANDEZ
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Biography

Born in Argentina, Patricio has worked in media since 1994 starting first as producer of a weekly TV show ranked 2nd in the market, and soon after approached to serve as producer, editor, videographer, and art director for a number of broadcast projects, and creative in advertising campaigns. But with his sights set in new goals he moved to the U.S. in 2000.
 
With a B.F.A. and M.F.A. under his belt he has worked on major feature film and smaller independent productions, advertising campaigns for major brands, popular and award-winning TV and streaming shows, documentaries and news shows, and interactive media events. He has been part of teams like Whiskytree, Curated (formerly Powerhouse VFX), Encore VFX, Method Studios, Fuse FX, Splice, Janimation Studios, Hydraulx, Luma Pictures, Asylum VFX, and Discovery Channel, to name a few.

In tandem with his production career Patricio has also served as instructor, developer, and subject matter expert in educational programs (Animation, VFX & Motion Graphics, and Game Design) for 16 years, as well as Thesis chair and lead instructor at the Art Institute Online's Computer Animation Master Program between 2005-2011.
 
Proficient in all aspects of media pre-production, production, and post-production he has over 30+ years of expertise developing content and pipelines with tools such as Nuke, Maya, UE, Unity, CryEngine, 3DMax, Houdini, Flame, Avid MC, Adobe tools, and Resolve, among others, using all sorts of cameras and studio equipment from the likes of RED, Arri, Canon, Panasonic, and more, and including technologies such as VR and AR. Having served in a multitude of roles from VFX supervisor. producer, art director, compositor, to matchmover, modeler, animator, matte painter, effects artist, editor, videographer/cinematographer, and director, Patricio has distinguished himself for his versatility and ability to fit the needs of any project and team to accomplish the desired results for any challenge.

Educational work

  • Faculty Game Art & Design, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh- Online Division: 2003-2019
  • Faculty Media Arts & Animation, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh- Online Division: 2003-2019
  • SME Game Art & Design Portfolio/Thesis Development Classes, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh- Online Division: 2017-2018
  • Faculty Media Arts & Animation, The Art Institute of California Inland Empire, San Bernardino, CA: 2010-2013
  • SME Game Art & Design Level Modeling and Design, AIoP- Online Division: 2012
  • Thesis Chair Master of Fine Arts in Computer Animation Online Program, Miami International University of Art & Design Game Art & Design: 2005-2011​
  • Lead Faculty, Masters of Fine Arts in Computer Animation Online Program, Miami International University of Art & Design: 2005-2011
  • Curriculum & Content Development Lead, MFA in Computer Animation Program, Miami International University of Art & Design/ EDMC Online: 2005-2006
  • Faculty VFX & Motion Graphics, The Art Institutes International Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN: 2004-2008
  • Faculty Media Arts & Animation, The Art Institutes International Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN: 2004-2008
  • Faculty Media Arts & Animation, Miami International University of Art & Design, Miami, FL: 2004

contact@patricio-fernandez.com
(305) 510- 2826

Patricio Fernandez
2025

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