Known for Visual Effects
David Seager (born February 1973) is a visual effects supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM). Born in Detroit, Michigan, Seager grew up in Indiana, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He pursued graduate studies at Clemson University in South Carolina, earning a Master's degree in Thermal Fluid Sciences. Shortly after completing his education, Seager began his career in visual effects at Square USA, as a lighting and sequence supervisor on Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001). Over the next 20 years, Seager held roles at Centropolis FX, Sony Pictures Imageworks, The Moving Picture Company, and Industrial Light & Magic, working on more than 28 films and streaming projects. His early work included supervisory roles in lighting, computer graphics, and digital effects, and he progressed to supervisor roles by 2000. Notable projects during this period include The Matrix Reloaded (2003), The Matrix Revolutions (2003), The Aviator (2004), Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005), and Spider-Man 3 (2007). He also supervised visual effects for Watchmen (2009), Green Lantern (2011), and Men in Black III (2012) while at Sony Pictures Imageworks. Seager joined MPC in 2014, supervising visual effects for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014), Furious 7(2015), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015), Ghostbusters (2016), and Alpha (2018). In 2017, he moved to Industrial Light & Magic in Vancouver, where he oversaw projects including Aladdin (2019), Terminator: Dark Fate(2019), We Can Be Heroes (2020), Loki (2021), Eternals (2021), The Book of Boba Fett (2022), Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), and Tron: Ares (2025). His work spans episodic television, streaming content, and blockbuster films, reflecting expertise in on-set supervision, pipeline engineering, shader writing, project management, and client collaboration. Throughout his career, Seager has received recognition from industry organisations. He was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Special Effects for Aladdin (2019) alongside Michael Mulholland, Daniele Bigi, and Jeff Capogreco. His work on Loki (2021) earned a Visual Effects Society Award nomination for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode, shared with Dan DeLeeuw, Allison Paul, and Sandra Balej, and an HPA Award nomination for Outstanding Visual Effects in Episodic or Non-Theatrical Feature. He received VES Award nominations for The Aviator (2004), Maleficent (2014), Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), and Tron: Ares (2025). Seager's career achievements were recognised in 2020 when he was invited to join the Visual Effects Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Based in Vancouver since 2012, he lives with his wife and three sons.
Filmography
16 films, 3 shows


Whalefall
2026 · 1h 38m
country: United States
Following the death of his father, Jay Gardiner goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.


TRON: Ares
2025 · 1h 59m
country: United States
A highly sophisticated Program called Ares is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encounter with A.I. beings.


Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
2022 · 2h 42m
country: United States
Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.


Eternals
2021 · 2h 36m
country: United States
The Eternals are a team of ancient aliens who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of years. When an unexpected tragedy forces them out of the shadows, they are forced to reunite against mankind’s most ancient enemy, the Deviants.


We Can Be Heroes
2020 · 1h 37m
country: United States
When alien invaders capture Earth's superheroes, their kids must learn to work together to save their parents - and the planet.


Terminator: Dark Fate
2019 · 2h 8m
country: United States
Decades after Sarah Connor prevented Judgment Day, a lethal new Terminator is sent to eliminate the future leader of the resistance. In a fight to save mankind, battle-hardened Sarah Connor teams up with an unexpected ally and an enhanced super soldier to stop the deadliest Terminator yet.


Aladdin
2019 · 2h 7m
country: United States
A kindhearted street urchin named Aladdin embarks on a magical adventure after finding a lamp that releases a wisecracking genie while a power-hungry Grand Vizier vies for the same lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.


Alpha
2018 · 1h 37m
country: Canada
In the prehistoric past, Keda, a young and inexperienced hunter, struggles to return home after being separated from his tribe when bison hunting goes awry. On his way back he will find an unexpected ally.


Ghostbusters
2016 · 1h 57m
country: United States
Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.


The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
2015 · 2h 17m
country: Germany
As the war between the Capitol and the districts reaches its peak, Katniss Everdeen embarks on a perilous mission to liberate Panem and confront President Snow. Joined by a team of trusted allies, she navigates deadly traps, shifting loyalties, and the heavy cost of rebellion, determined to bring freedom to her people and end the Hunger Games once and for all.


The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
2014 · 2h 3m
country: United States
After surviving the Quarter Quell, Katniss finds herself in the hidden stronghold of District 13, where the rebellion against the Capitol is gaining momentum. Struggling with the weight of becoming the symbol of resistance, she must navigate fragile alliances while trying to protect those she loves. As propaganda battles rage and Panem moves closer to full-scale war, Katniss is forced to confront the true cost of revolution.