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Shish Aikat

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Shish Aikat
Shish Aikat was previously the Global Head of Training-VFX at DNEG, the Head of Global Learning for Tau Films, and the former Head of Global Learning at Rhythm & Hues (R&H) Studios. At R&H, he led the deployment of global learning systems and initiatives for the studio's operations in the U.S., Canada, India, Malaysia, and Taiwan. During that time, he also co-founded Rhythm & Hues University (RHU) to create and foster a global learning ecosystem for R&H.

In addition, he was the Vice Principal of Exceptional Minds, a vocational academy/studio in animation and VFX for young adults on the autism spectrum, and a technical communicator for systems/engineering design in both the Los Angeles area and in Silicon Valley.

Shish received his M.F.A. from the Division of Animation and Digital Arts, School of Cinematic Arts (SCA), University of Southern California (USC), and has an M.A. in Communication Management from the Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism, USC. He received his B.S.in Mechanical Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
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    Karin Konoval, Andy Serkis, Terry Notary, Nick Thurston, and Scott Lang in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
    Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
    7.6
    • Visual Effects(Exceptional Minds)
    • 2014
    Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart, and Chris Hemsworth in Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)
    Snow White and the Huntsman
    6.1
    • Visual Effects(Rhythm & Hues)
    • 2012
    Brad Pitt in Ad Astra (2019)
    Ad Astra
    6.5
    • Visual Effects(Method Studios)
    • 2019
    Vin Diesel in The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)
    The Chronicles of Riddick
    6.6
    • Visual Effects(Rhythm & Hues)
    • 2004

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    • Animal Friends
      • visual effects global head of training: DNEG
      • In Production
      • 2025



    • Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, and Naomi Ackie in Mickey 17 (2025)
      Mickey 17
      6.8
      • visual effects global head of training: DNEG
      • 2025
    • Jude Law, Daniel Brühl, Ana de Armas, Sydney Sweeney, and Vanessa Kirby in Eden (2024)
      Eden
      6.6
      • visual effects global head of training: DNEG
      • 2024
    • Charlize Theron, Tom Burke, Lachy Hulme, Nathan Jones, Xanthia Marinelli, Ranjeet Manjrekar, Chris Hemsworth, Cyrus Ning, Shakriya Tarinyawat, Goran D. Kleut, Josh Helman, Hiroshi Kasuga, Anya Taylor-Joy, Robert McFarlane, and Cody Riley in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
      Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
      7.5
      • visual effects global head of training: DNEG
      • 2024
    • Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)
      Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
      6.0
      • visual effects global head of training: DNEG
      • 2024
    • Paul Rudd, Kevin Mangold, Ian Whyte, Carrie Coon, Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, and Celeste O'Connor in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
      Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
      6.1
      • visual effects global head of training: DNEG
      • 2024
    • Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Rebecca Ferguson, Dave Bautista, Austin Butler, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and Souheila Yacoub in Dune: Part Two (2024)
      Dune: Part Two
      8.5
      • visual effects global head of training: DNEG
      • 2024
    • Branden Cook, Nate Mann, Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle, Ncuti Gatwa, and Josiah Cross in Masters of the Air (2024)
      Masters of the Air
      7.8
      TV Mini Series
      • visual effects global head of training: DNEG
      • 2024
    • Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)
      Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
      5.6
      • visual effects global head of training: DNEG
      • 2023
    • Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Cynthia Nixon, Louisa Jacobson, Morgan Spector, Carrie Coon, and Denée Benton in The Gilded Age (2022)
      The Gilded Age
      8.0
      TV Series
      • visual effects global head of training: DNEG
      • 2023
    • For All Mankind (2019)
      For All Mankind
      8.1
      TV Series
      • visual effects global head of training: DNEG
      • 2023
    • Connor Esterson, Zachary Levi, Gina Rodriguez, and Everly Carganilla in Spy Kids: Armageddon (2023)
      Spy Kids: Armageddon
      4.3
      • visual effects global head of training: DNEG
      • 2023
    • Jodie Foster and Annette Bening in Nyad (2023)
      Nyad
      7.1
      • visual effects global head of training: DNEG
      • 2023
    • Orlando Bloom, David Harbour, and Archie Madekwe in Gran Turismo (2023)
      Gran Turismo
      7.1
      • visual effects global head of training: DNEG
      • 2023
    • Danny DeVito, Owen Wilson, Mike Benitez, Rosario Dawson, Chase Dillon, Tiffany Haddish, and LaKeith Stanfield in Haunted Mansion (2023)
      Haunted Mansion
      6.0
      • visual effects global head of training: DNEG
      • 2023
    • Jason Statham in Meg 2: The Trench (2023)
      Meg 2: The Trench
      5.0
      • visual effects global head of training: DNEG
      • 2023

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    • Matt Stone and Trey Parker in South Park (1997)
      South Park
      8.7
      TV Series
      • technical director
      • 2002

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    • Alternative name
      • Subashish Aikat
    • Spouse
      • Susan Lewak1995 - present

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      Brother-in-law: Dave Lewak

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