With over 20 years of experience leading large-scale global projects for Universal Destinations & Experiences, the creative exec will help lead the company’s Immersive Experiences Division.
DNEG has appointed Jeff Lehman as executive producer for its Immersive Experiences division, DNEG IXP, which launched in 2024.Lehman joins DNEG from NBCUniversal, where he was Asst.
Director, Media Production for Universal Creative.Lehman brings over 20-years of experience, including a decade leading large-scale global projects for Universal Destinations & Experiences, where he oversaw media creation from blue sky development to facility installation across Universal’s global parks.Key projects include and.
In his new role at DNEG, Lehman will guide clients and partners through the creative process for experiential entertainment with a story-first focus, managing the full lifecycle of projects from concept through on-set direction, visual effects and post-production, and on-site integration.“I'm honored to join DNEG to help lead its IXP division, where we're breaking the boundaries of traditional screens and bringing storytelling into the physical world,” said Lehman.“With DNEG's legacy of award-winning artistry and technological innovation, this is a rare opportunity to redefine how audiences experience narrative - blending the cinematic with the tangible to create fully immersive, location-based worlds.
It's an exciting new frontier in experiential entertainment, and I'm thrilled to help shape it with DNEG.”
“We have worked closely with Jeff over a number of years on some truly outstanding experiential attractions for Universal’s global theme park portfolio, and I have always admired his knowledge, clear creative direction, and drive,” said DNEG President of VFX Rohan Desai.“As a filmmaker himself, Jeff brings a unique perspective to the creation of narrative-driven media for experiential attractions, which complements his technical expertise and extensive hands-on experience.I look forward to working closely with Jeff to shape the future of immersive and experiential storytelling as we develop new ways for audiences to engage with their favorite franchises and brands.”
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