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Nigel Tierney
Kilkenny - County Kilkenny - Ireland
Nigel Tierney is an award winning Irish director and creative producer based in Los Angeles whose work spans animation, music, immersive media, and experimental storytelling. He d…
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Nigel Tierney is an award winning Irish director and creative producer based in Los Angeles whose work spans animation, music, immersive media, and experimental storytelling. He directed Goldbeak and has produced and directed projects across film, digital media, and live experiences, including the global hit Earth by Lil Dicky featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Ariana Grande, and Justin Bieber. Tierney worked as a Senior Technical Director at DreamWorks Animation on films including Shrek Forever After, The Croods, Kung Fu Panda 3, and Captain Underpants. His background in animation and visual effects continues to shape his visually driven storytelling style. Originally from Kilkenny, Ireland, Tierney studied computer science and animation at Old Dominion University.
Filmography
Movies and shows, newest first
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2026
Addicted to It
Movie Director
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2021
Goldbeak
Movie Director
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2018
Bilby
Movie Supervising Technical Director
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2017
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Movie Supervising Technical Director
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2016
Kung Fu Panda 3
Movie Supervising Technical Director
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2013
The Croods
Movie Supervising Technical Director
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2010
Shrek Forever After
Movie Supervising Technical Director
