Igor Staritsin

Igor Staritsin is a renowned art director, concept artist, and matte painter in the visual effects and filmmaking industry. A classically trained painter, Igor has been creating art for as long as he can remember, developing his craft with brushes and a canvas long before transitioning into the digital realm. His foundation in fine art gives his work distinctive depth and a painterly quality that sets it apart in cinematic visuals.

Igor began his professional journey in 2008 with Disney and has since contributed to over 60 major films and video game cinematics. His credits include iconic franchises such as Alien, Star Wars,  Predator, Tron, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Ant-Man, Godzilla, Black Panther, Game of Thrones, Final Fantasy, and many more. 

Igor was one of the art directors on Alien: Romulus, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects in 2024. He was also a part of the VES Award-winning team for Outstanding Visual Effects, serving additional art direction on Lost Ollie and Ultraman: Rising, which won an HPA Award for Outstanding Visual Effects.