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Teresa Cheng is an animation producer specifically skilled in computer graphics and most famously known for her work on
Shrek Forever After,
Madagascar (2005 film),
Batman & Robin (film), and
True Lies. She has worked with some major agencies such as
Warner Brothers Studios,
DreamWorks, and most recently became the general manger for
Lucasfilm Animation.
Cheng was born in Hong Kong but moved to Seattle to attend University of Washington where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications. She landed her first job with CBC Television in Toronto where she was introduced to computer graphics. From there she got her next jobs as a commercial producer for both Digital Domain and Rhythm and Hues. At Digital Domain, Cheng moved from television animation to film animation. This got her a job with DreamWorks where she stayed for 15 years. Her position at DreamWorks Animation has shifted amongst senior roles in the production of animated features. [1]
More recently Cheng's professional roles have specialized in the Asian sphere. She has worked as the general manager for Industrial Light & Magic Singapore, a division of Lucasfilm, and had a collaborative role in DreamWorks U.S. and Oriental DreamWorks, which was just established in Shanghai in 2012. She has been appointed by DreamWorks to be the new general manager for Lucasfilm Animation Singapore [2] in their new digital productions headquarters. [3]
Since the start of her career, Cheng has had 20 years of experience within both the film and commercial industry. One of her first contributions was her Rhythm and Hues work on the computer generated polar bears in the
Coca-Cola commercials
[4] and since has worked on numerous well-known films and television series. She is knowledgeable about the studio, facility, business, and global aspects of the animation industry.
[5]Cheng has occupied many leadership roles. At her first job at CBS she started as promos producer and finished as the graphic design manager. At DreamWorks she occupied many positions such as production manager, head of production, and producer.
She has been nominated in the
VES awards for Outstanding Animation in an Animated Feature Motion Picture.
[6] In 2010, Teresa Cheng was included in the
Producers Guild of America's Digital 25: Visionaries, Innovators and Producers list for her work on Shrek Forever After and was listed amongst names such as
Steve Jobs and
James Cameron. The Digital 25 list recognizes advances in Internet, interactive television, digital effects, gaming, and home entertainment.
[7]
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Teresa Cheng is an animation producer specifically skilled in computer graphics and most famously known for her work on
Shrek Forever After,
Madagascar (2005 film),
Batman & Robin (film), and
True Lies. She has worked with some major agencies such as
Warner Brothers Studios,
DreamWorks, and most recently became the general manger for
Lucasfilm Animation.
Cheng was born in Hong Kong but moved to Seattle to attend University of Washington where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications. She landed her first job with CBC Television in Toronto where she was introduced to computer graphics. From there she got her next jobs as a commercial producer for both Digital Domain and Rhythm and Hues. At Digital Domain, Cheng moved from television animation to film animation. This got her a job with DreamWorks where she stayed for 15 years. Her position at DreamWorks Animation has shifted amongst senior roles in the production of animated features. [1]
More recently Cheng's professional roles have specialized in the Asian sphere. She has worked as the general manager for Industrial Light & Magic Singapore, a division of Lucasfilm, and had a collaborative role in DreamWorks U.S. and Oriental DreamWorks, which was just established in Shanghai in 2012. She has been appointed by DreamWorks to be the new general manager for Lucasfilm Animation Singapore [2] in their new digital productions headquarters. [3]
Since the start of her career, Cheng has had 20 years of experience within both the film and commercial industry. One of her first contributions was her Rhythm and Hues work on the computer generated polar bears in the
Coca-Cola commercials
[4] and since has worked on numerous well-known films and television series. She is knowledgeable about the studio, facility, business, and global aspects of the animation industry.
[5]Cheng has occupied many leadership roles. At her first job at CBS she started as promos producer and finished as the graphic design manager. At DreamWorks she occupied many positions such as production manager, head of production, and producer.
She has been nominated in the
VES awards for Outstanding Animation in an Animated Feature Motion Picture.
[6] In 2010, Teresa Cheng was included in the
Producers Guild of America's Digital 25: Visionaries, Innovators and Producers list for her work on Shrek Forever After and was listed amongst names such as
Steve Jobs and
James Cameron. The Digital 25 list recognizes advances in Internet, interactive television, digital effects, gaming, and home entertainment.
[7]
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