Yachan Yuan
Visual Effects Artist / USA
About
Yachan Yuan is a Visual Effects Artist at Framestore, specializing in VFX and visual design. Driven by a profound passion for the intersection of art and technology, Yuan's work explores how digital techniques can transform narratives, infusing them with depth, emotion, and visual resonance. Through innovative projects, Yuan masterfully blends the beauty of traditional artistic expression with the boundless possibilities of digital techniques, creating visually appealing and groundbreaking works.
Yuan holds an MFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design, with an academic journey that also spans Tongji University and Aalto University. This diverse educational background has shaped Yuan’s distinctive perspective, merging Eastern and Western artistic traditions while embracing the dynamic evolution of digital media.
Throughout a thriving career, Yuan has contributed as a VFX compositor to notable projects such as Jimmy Kimmel Hosting Oscars 2024, Apex, Call of Duty, and Toyota Camry – Limitless Vibes. Yuan has also collaborated with renowned brands like Xfinity, Apple, and Uber Eats, crafting visuals that captivate audiences and tell compelling stories.
For Yuan, visual storytelling is more than aesthetics—it is an art form that creates experiences resonating both emotionally and intellectually. Always eager to push creative boundaries and explore new techniques, Yuan is fueled by a deep belief in the transformative power of digital art.
In November 2024, she was invited to join the Asian Art Association Singapore (Film, Television and Performing Arts).
Achievements
A Flame’s Reach (Visual Effects Artist)
Oniros Film Awards - "Best Western" for their April 2024 run
Lost in Translation (Director)
The Rookies Awards 2024 Finalist
Fail to Past (VFX Supervisor)
1. Monza Film Fest Best VFX
2. Third Culture Film Festival NZ shortlisted for Narrative Short
3. Short Shot Fest Shortlisted for Best Short Drama
4. First-Time Filmmaker Sessions - hosted by @LiftOffGlobalNetwork Shortlisted
for Shorts - New Voice
5. First-Time Filmmaker Sessions - hosted by @LiftOffGlobalNetwork Shortlisted
for Shorts - Trendsetters
Relevant Experience
Jimmy Kimmel Hosting Oscars 2024: All You Need to Know (2024, VFX Artist)
Deep Eddy Vodka (2024 VFX Artist)
Uber eats: Brian Cox Goes to College (2024, VFX Artist)
Rakuten Snowwomen (2024, VFX Artist)
Xfinity wicked (2024, Nuke Compositor)
Apple Mandeville (2024, Nuke Compositor)
Cricket Jawsome (2024, Matte Painter)
Call of Duty (2024, Compositor)
Toyota Camry - Limitless Vibes (2024, Nuke Compositor)
Skinny Pop (2024, Nuke Compositor)
Epic Bad Golf Day: 30 (2024, Nuke Compositor)
We heard of you & Future proof (2023, Nuke compositor)
Metaverse (2023, Nuke compositor)
Verizon enterprise intelligence (2023, Nuke compositor)
Mediacom: security (2022, Nuke compositor)
Goya Utopian Exhibition (2020, Visual Designer)