Our team

Our story evolves continuously because we are relentless in bringing artistry, creativity and future technology together to make this world a better place. We do it in our unique way. We create digital experiences that entertain, engage and inspire people. 

  • Chief Technical Officer

    EDWARD DAWSON-TAYLOR

    FOUNDER - CGI - CTO

    Edward is co-founder of Edge Visual Studios. He has been a Lead Software Architect for large multinational clients, and Senior CG artist in movies, TV, commercials and live events, having worked for ILM, Disney and Digital Domain on Blockbusters like Jurassic World, The Lion King and Jungle Book. Co-founder of successful world touring group The Sancho Plan, Edward loves to use cutting edge technology to create engaging and inspiring experiences, as well as beautiful world class imagery.

  • JACQUELINE COOPER

    FOUNDER - HEAD OF 2D

    Jacqueline is co-founder of Edge Visual Studios. She has been creating high-end imagery for movies, TV, commercials, music videos and live events for decades since film school. Jacqueline has worked for the world’s top studios such as ILM, Digital Domain, and MPC on many blockbusters including three of the top 10 grossing films of all time. Movies include: Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows II, Tron and Jurassic World just to name a few.

  • Virtual Production / Realtime Supervisor

    SCOTT ROSEKRANS

    Virtual Production & Realtime CG Supervisor

    Scott has been working in CG for over 20 years and his work has been showcased in an impressive array of television shows and commercials, many of which have earned nominations for Emmy and VES awards. Additionally, his contributions have been instrumental in securing Clio Awards for commercials.

    As a Realtime Department Supervisor Scott spearheads the integration of Unreal Engine across all stages of the post- production workflow, revolutionizing processes from pre-visualization to final pixel renders. His expertise extends across a multitude of roles, including CG Supervision, on-set Virtual Production aka ICVFX Supervision, VR/AR/XR, motion capture technical direction, character fx, crowd simulation, lighting, and animation.

  • Mike Baron

    CFO-COO

    Former Sony SVP. Founder of multiple successful companies.

  • MARK LAISURE

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

    Mark has spent years around Wall Street firms such as UBS Paine Webber, Shields & Company and Dillon, Read & Company; serving as a guiding force behind start-ups, IPO’s, takeovers, and turn-arounds. Most notably; Inktomi Corporation (acquired by Yahoo!), Milcom (now Arsenal Venture Partners), Teranex (video processing), Mesh Networks (acquired by Motorola), Zeros and Ones (Digital Convergence), ONEHOPE Wine (cause centric commerce). Mark has received numerous accolades as a venture strategist, inventor and entrepreneur; including an Emmy Award, R&D 100 Award (the “Oscars of Invention”) and a BusinessWeek Product of the Year Award.

  • Josh Hayes

    DIRECTOR - STORY

    Josh is an illustrator and art director with more than twenty years experience in entertainment, media, advertising, and marketing. He is founder of Stormship, an award winning Boston based print and multi-media design studio. As an art director and creative consultant he has worked with: Warner Brothers, Walt Disney, Twentieth Century Fox, Columbia/TriStar, IBM, Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab and many others.

  • Lauren Kozak

    DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

    As a consultant, Lauren has worked with over 100 clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies and startups to small businesses and individual entrepreneurs. She helps lost companies get strategic, embeds with social teams to optimize their efficacy, and solves tough social media problems.

  • David Ethan Sanders

    PRODUCER

    David Ethan Sanders is an award-winning Director / Cinematographer and Producer with over 23 years of industry experience. Serving as a cinematographer with experience in features, commercials and music videos throughout the world, David has achieved a prolific set of technical skills in all formats gaining attention for his work in Asian cinema and the Pacific Rim. He currently works as a Cinematographer and Producer based in Los Angeles.