Colin Bohrer
About Colin Bohrer
Colin Bohrer serves as the Department Head of Visual Effects, Simulation & Crowds at Pixar Animation Studios, where he oversees budgets and manages talent. With extensive experience at Pixar, he has held various managerial roles since 2002, contributing to numerous acclaimed films.
Current Role at Pixar Animation Studios
Colin Bohrer serves as the Department Head for Visual Effects, Simulation & Crowds at Pixar Animation Studios. He has held this position since 2016, overseeing a team of over 60 technical artists. His responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining budgets, managing annual compensation packages, and influencing staffing decisions to promote artist development and positive morale. Bohrer analyzes staffing levels and manages transitions while sourcing and procuring new talent, ensuring effective project execution.
Previous Positions at Pixar Animation Studios
Colin Bohrer has held multiple roles at Pixar Animation Studios. He served as the VFX Department Manager for 'Finding Dory' from 2015 to 2016 and as the Characters Department Manager for 'The Incredibles 2' from 2016 to 2018. He also worked as the Layout Department Manager for 'The Good Dinosaur' from 2012 to 2015 and as the Global Technology Manager for the same film from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he was the Editorial Department Manager for 'WALL•E' and 'Cars 3' from 2005 to 2011.
Early Career at Pixar Animation Studios
Colin Bohrer's early career at Pixar Animation Studios included roles that laid the foundation for his future positions. He worked as a Development Producer's Assistant and Casting for 'Finding Nemo,' 'The Incredibles,' 'Cars,' and 'Ratatouille' from 2002 to 2003. He later served as the Story/Editorial Department Coordinator for 'Up' and 'WALL•E' from 2003 to 2005. These roles provided him with valuable experience in various aspects of film production.
Education and Expertise
Colin Bohrer holds a Master of Arts in Digital Media Arts from Emerson College, which he completed from 2000 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with a focus on Film Production from Towson University, where he studied from 1995 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in visual effects and animation, contributing to his successful career in the film industry.