Buzz Hays, Senior Producer, 3D Stereoscopic Feature Films, Sony Pictures Imageworks

Buzz Hays, senior producer of 3D stereoscopic feature films, is responsible for overseeing the adaptation of standard release feature films into three-dimensional stereoscopic versions for the IMAX 3D and Real D platforms. 

Hays’ current work includes adapting Robert Zemeckis’ BEOWULF.  Previous Imageworks projects include the Imagemotion performance-capture animated film MONSTER HOUSE as well as the first CG feature from Sony Pictures Animation, OPEN SEASON.

Prior to joining Imageworks, Hays worked for Radium where he executive produced visual effects for numerous music videos and broadcast commercials worldwide. Prior to working at Radium, Hays was executive producer at yU+co where he produced title sequences for films such as CATWOMAN, THE TERMINAL and THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK.  Before that, Hays co-founded TriBeCa Interactive with Robert De Niro.  In 1993, Hays co-produced the independent film, SWIMMING WITH SHARKS.

Between 1987 and 1993, Hays served as director of engineering at Lucasfilm THX where he was responsible for all research and development efforts including the THX Sound System and Home THX. Hays also oversaw the design, construction and installation of over 600 movie theaters and film dubbing stages worldwide.

Hays holds a Master of Fine Arts in Film Production from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Lighting and Scenic Design from the University of Maine.

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