RECENT PROJECTS

FEATURE FILMS

2006 Aquamarine - Fox 2000 Pictures ~ Graphic Artist
2005 Superman Returns - Photon VFX ~ Concept Illustrator / Set Designer

2004 See No Evil - WWE Films ~ Concept Illustrator / Set Designer
2004 House of Wax - Dark Castle Entertainment ~ Concept Illustrator / Set Designer
2003 Koi Mil Gaya - Filmkraft Productions (India) ~ Creature Effects / 2nd Unit Director
2002 George of the Jungle 2 - Disney ~ Character designer.
1996 Joey - Warner Bros. ~ Feature prop sculpting.
1994 Streetfighter - Warner Bros. ~ Costume Armourer.
1994 The Phantom - Paramount Pictures ~ Props Making.

TELEVISION

2003 Super Predators - National Geographic ~ Maquette sculpting.
2003 New MacDonalds Farm - Channel Nine Brisbane ~ Puppeteer / Animatronics.
2001 “Space” with Sam Neill - BBC London ~ Featured props.
2001 Cybergirl - Johnathon M Shiff ~ Supervising scenic artist.
2001 The Lost World - Coote Hayes ~ Stunt weaponry and props.
2001 The Wilde Girls - Georgina Greenhill ~ Graphic design and memorabilia.
1998 Casino Reef - CVA Productions ~ Art Direction, Concepts, Costumes.
1997 The Real Macaw - Warner Bros ~ Manufacture of Stunt Props.
1997 Tales of The South Seas - Warner Bros ~ Manufacture of Stunt Props.
1997 Medivac - Beyond International ~ Special Effects Props.
1995 Space: Above and Beyond - 20th Century Fox ~ Creature Design & Construction.

ADVERTISING / COMMERCIALS

2007 Renault World Launch - Collider Sydney - Matte Painting/Texture Artist.

2002 Kobi Milk Japan– Oceapro /Upstage Productions ~ Animatronic talking calf.
2001 Kobi Milk Japan– Oceapro /Upstage Productions ~ Animatronic talking cow.
2001 Lightpaths - U.S CM Michael Rumpf / Best Picture Show ~ Creature Effects crew.
1998 International Touring Company Gold Coast, Queensland ~ Finished Artwork.

THEME PARK ATTRACTIONS
1999 Pokemon Island Adventure - Movie World, Gold Coast ~ Production Designer & Creator.
1999 Cartoon Beach - Sea World, Gold Coast ~ Concept Design, Artwork, Theming.
1999 Ulysses Rescue - Adventure Ride Universal Studios, Spain ~ Large Scale Sculpting.
1999 Wild, Wild West Adventure Ride - Movie World, Gold Coast ~ Art Direction, Props.
1998 The Pirates 3D Show Sea World, Gold Coast ~ Concept Design, Scenic Art, Props.
1997 Rail Chase Ride - Sega World, Sydney ~ Art Direction, Sculpting, Props.
1997 Ghosthunters Ride - Sega World, Sydney ~ Art Direction, Sculpting, Scenic Art.
1997 Rainforest Café Sega World, Sydney ~ Art Direction, Sculpting, Scenic Art.
1994 Bermuda Triangle Ride - Sea World, Gold Coast ~ Props, Set Dressing, Scenic Art.
1991 Dazzleland - Myer Centre, Adelaide ~ Sculpting and Scenic Art Work.

EVENTS
SYDNEY 2000 Olympic Games - Closing Ceremony SOCOG ~ 12 Giant Kewpie dolls
1995 Treasury Casino - Grand Opening Bojo Productions ~ Art Director, Design, Construction.
1992 - 1994 John Martin’s Pageant - John Martins, South Australia ~ Design & Construction.

MUSIC VIDEOS

1997 Everyday Formula - Regurgitator ~ Art Director, Costumes, & Props.

BAND TOURS

1994 U2 “Zoo Tour”, Australia ~ Stage and Set Construction.
1991 Violent Femmes “World Tour”, Australia ~ Stage and Set Construction.
1990 Aerosmith “Pump Tour”, Australia ~ Stage and Set Construction.
1990 Tom Jones “Australian Tour” ~ Stage and Set Construction.
1990 The Angels “Oz Music”, Australia ~ Stage and Set Construction.
1990 Skyhooks “Oz Music”, Australia ~ Stage and Set Construction.

BIOGRAPHY

Born 1967 in England, Ian James Colmer has studied a wide variety of disciplines and holds a B.A Degree in Fine Art as well as Certificates in Commercial Art & Design, 3D Computer graphics and Sound & Lighting. He has been a freelance 35mm photographer for over 25 years and has worked in the Entertainment industry since 1988, moving into Feature Films in 1994. During this time he has worked with many of the Film, Television and Music Industry's top professionals. He has taught filmmaking, directing and design for film at TAFE College.

As a consultant to the Theme Park Industry, he helped design and build some of Australia's most well known attractions. He has personally worked on over 120 projects including the creation of 12 giant kewpie dolls for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games which drew an audience of more than 3 billion people worldwide.

In 1995 he founded Bimmini Special Effects Studios which became one of the largest dedicated production studios in Australia. As a result he won 5 Awards including the National Award (Golden Lotus) and the Film Producers Guild Award for Best Special Effects in film. His recent conceptual artwork and influence can be seen in Superman Returns, House of Wax, See No Evil, Aquamarine and many more. Check IMDBpro for more details. Download full resume

From 1983-1991 he was trained in several martial arts styles including Jeet Kune Do with Larry Hartsell (Mr. T's bodyguard, trainer of the L.A.P.D), Dan Inosanto (Bruce Lee's close friend and operator of the JKD Academy), Graciella Cassillas (10 years womens world martial arts champion) and also Wing Chun Kung Fu under Sifu Jim Fung (RIP) and Karen Armstrong. He has also studied Karate, Jui-Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Chinese Boxing and advanced weapons training. He is now learning traditional Japanese sword.

His research into The Great Pyramid has caused a huge stir in the Archaeological world. His article can be seen here: www.ianjamescolmer.com/pyramid.htm

Currently he is producing two Feature Films THE FURY and ANTIGRAVITY in association with Ken Mandeville (Canada) and Robert J Jacobs (LA), that he has written and will be helming as Director.

www.antigravitymovie.com

www.thefuryfilm.com

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