Visual effects and 3D conversion studio Prime Focus World has appointed Emmy-winner Chris Del Conte as managing director, Los Angeles.

Visual effects and 3D conversion studio Prime Focus World has appointed Emmy-winner Chris Del Conte as managing director, Los Angeles.

Del Conte joins Prime Focus from Technicolor, where he was executive producer for that company’s 3D division, overseeing conversion projects including DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda.

In his new role, Del Conte will oversee all aspects of the Prime Focus’ Los Angeles office, including View-D stereo conversions and pre-visual and visual effects production services. He will report to president of production Terry Clotiaux.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Prime Focus has facilities in the US, Canada, the UK and India.