Experience & vision
Founded and managed by Kris Janssens, Afterglow provides senior executive VFX producing services for feature films, series, and animation projects.
Having entered the visual effects industry in the late 1990s, Kris built a +25 year career as a VFX artist and supervisor before advancing into executive leadership, overseeing teams, productions, and strategic operations.
With vast experience in crafting visual effects from the earliest stages of project development, Kris has advised on script rewrites to align creative ambitions with scope, worked closely with directors and cinematographers on set, and guided productions through post-production all the way to the finish line.
Having seen the best and worst of VFX production firsthand, he has built a service focused on keeping projects strategically aligned, operationally efficient, and firmly on the rails from start to finish.
Bio
After studying law and product development at the University of Antwerp (Belgium), Kris chose to pursue a slightly different path in the film industry.
In the late nineties, he entered the industry at GRID as a compositor, CG artist, and VFX generalist, where he developed a solid foundation spanning both the creative and technical sides of the craft. Over the following decade, he evolved into the role of VFX Supervisor, leading complex film and commercial projects with a sharp focus on visual storytelling and production excellence.
In parallel, he developed a career as a photographer and cinematographer, contributing to international commercial, fashion, and editorial campaigns. This work further refined his understanding of light, composition, and narrative, enriching his visual language across mediums.
Since 2018, he has served as Head of VFX at CAVIAR and LOOM, overseeing a growing department of 30+ artists. His role combines leadership, strategic vision, and creative direction. He develops scalable workflows, ensures seamless collaboration between production teams and directors/DPs, and upholds the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
Having transitioned from hands-on shot work to executive-level leadership, he maintains a strong creative and technical vision that continues to shape both the artistic direction and production methodology of the VFX department. As a Senior VFX Supervisor he brings extensive experience & a grounded creative vision.
He is deeply committed to cultivating a motivated and balanced team culture, fostering growth through mentorship, and building environments where creativity and accountability thrive side by side.