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ERIC VRBA
406- 15785 Croydon Dr.
South Surrey B.C
Canada V3Z-2L6
1 (604) 338-9400
ericvrba@gmail.com
vrbafx.com
PROFILE
As a dedicated professional with 32 years experience in film, television and live events, Special Effects safety is always of the upmost importance & consideration in all and every concerning situation.While poised by so many of todays amazing concepts for unique and outstanding special effects i am forever dedicated and rewarded by the challenges brought on from the inception to execution
EDUCATION
Semihamoo Senior Secondary - Grade 12 /Graduate 1986
B.C.I.T Television Production Best 101 /Certification 1985]
B.C.I.T Digital Electronics Elect 101 /Certification 1986
B.C.I.T Digital Electronics Elect 102 /Certification 1987
Bullfrog Audio Engineering /Certification 1983
SKILLS
Electronics, Rigging, Pyrotechnics, Fabrication, Machining, 3d Printing , Cad Design, Prop Building, Automation, Robotics, Mold Making, Mechanical Special Effects, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Animatronics, Atmospheric Effects.
CERTIFACATIONS
AB/SL - Ariel Boom / Scissor Lift
Fall Protection
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
WHIMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials
OFA Level 1 ( Occupational First Aid )
Forklift
Actsafe - Safety Awareness
Special Effects Pyrotechnics License
TSBCL1- Propane purging and handling
FILMOGRAPHY
2022 / 23
Animal Control ( TV Series) ( 1st Asst. Special effects - 6 episodes )
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2022 / 23
Superman & Lois ( TV Series) ( Special effects Technician - Current )
2022
The Irrational ( TV pilot ) ( 1st Asst. Special effects - Pilot)
2021
Under the Banner Of Heaven ( TV Series) ( 1st Asst.Special Effects )
2021
Peter Pan & Wendy ( Movie ) ( Special effects Technician )
2020 / 21
The Adam Project ( Movie ) ( Special effects Technician )
2020
Schmigadoon ( TV Series ) ( 1st Asst.Special effects 6 episodes )
2020
Hellstrom ( TV Series ) ( Special effects technician 10 episodes )
2012/19
Arrow ( TV Series ) ( 1st Asst.Special effects 172 episodes )
2016
Batman vs Superman ( Movie ) (.Special effects Technician ) ( Detroit )
2014
Godzilla ( Movie ) (.Special effects Technician )
2013
Cedar Cove ( TV series ) (.Special effects Coordinator 2 episodes )
2013
Superman ( Man of Steel) ( Movie ) (.Special effects Technician )
2012
Bourne Legacy ( Movie ) (.Special effects Technician ) ( Philippines )
2012
Underworld The Awaking ( Movie ) (.Special effects Technician )
2011
17th Precinct ( TV Series ) (.1st Asst. Special effects 12 episodes )
2011
Rise of the Planet of the Apes ( Movie ) (.Special effects Technician )
2011
Marley & Me the puppy years ( Movie ) (.Special effects Coordinator )
2011
Sucker Punch ( Movie ) (.Special effects Technician )
2010
Inception ( Movie ) (.Special effects Technician ) ( Alberta )
2010
The Stranger ( Movie ) ( 1st Asst. Special effects )
2010
Percy Jackson the Lightning thief ( Movie ) ( Special effects Technician )
2009
A Dangerous Man ( Movie ) ( 1st Asst. Special effects )
2009
Driven to Kill ( Movie ) ( 1st Asst Special effects )
2008
Trail By Fire ( Movie ) ( 1st Asst.Special effects )
2008
X-Files i want to believe ( Movie ) (.Special effects Technician )
2007/08
Reaper ( TV Series ) (.Special effects Technician -18- episodes )
2007
Battle in Seattle ( Movie ) ( 1st Asst.Special effects )
2007
Afgahn Knights ( Movie ) ( Special effects Technician )
2006
Saved ( TV Series ) ( Special effects Technician - 13 episodes)
2006
Yellow ( Short ) ( Special effects Coordinator )
2005
Just friends ( Movie ) ( Special effects Technician ) ( Regina )
2005
Category 7 ( TV Movie ) ( 1st Asst.Special effects ) ( Winnipeg )
2005
Severed ( Movie ) ( 1st asst. Special effects )
2004
Going the Distance ( Movie ) ( Special effects Technician )
2004
Killer Instinct ( Short ) ( Special effects Technician )
2004
American Meltdown ( TV Movie ) ( 1st Asst.Special effects )
2004
Survivors Club ( TV Movie ) (Special effects Coordinator )
2003
Paycheck ( Movie ) (Special effects Technician )
2003
Dream Keepers ( Tv Movie ) (Special effects Technician )
2003
The Core ( Movie ) (Special effects Technician )
2002
Becoming a rock star ( TV Series ) (Special effects Coordinator -12 eps )
2002
Christmas Rush ( TV Movie ) ( 1st Asst. Special effects ) ( Winnipeg )
2002
Spliced ( Movie ) (.Special effects Coordinator ) (Regina )
2002
Strange Frequency ( TV Series ) (.Special effects Technician 4 episodes)
2001
Cats and Dogs ( Movie ) (.Special effects Technician )
1999/2001
Seven Days ( TV Series ) ( 1st Asst. Special effects -45 episodes )
2001
The Replicant ( Movie ) ( Special effects Technician )
2001
Saving Silverman ( Movie ) ( Special effects Technician )
2000
The Spiral Staircase ( TV Movie ) ( Special effects Technician )
1999
The Silencer ( Movie ) ( Special effects Technician )
1999
Harsh Realm ( TV Series ) ( Special effects Technician Pilot )
1997-1999
The Sentinel ( TV Series ) ( Special effects Technician 18 episodes)
1998
American Dragons ( Movie ) ( Special effects Technician )
1998
The Spree ( TV Movie ) ( 1st Asst.Special effects )
1997
Star Child ( Movie ) ( Special effects Technician )
1997
Warriors of Virtue ( Movie ) ( 1st asst Special effects )
1997
Wounded ( Movie ) ( Special effects Technician )
1996
The Dead of Night ( Movie ) ( Special effects Coordinator )
1996
Bounty Hunters ( Movie ) ( Special effects Technician )
1995/97
Viper ( TV Series ) (.Special effects Technician - 54 episodes )
1996
Broken Trust ( Movie ) (.Special effects Technician )
1995
Gunfighters moon ( Movie ) (.Special effects Technician )
1993 /95
The X-Files ( TV Series ) (.Special effects Technician - 36 episodes )
1988
Extro 2 ( Movie ) ( Prop Builder )
