Hugo Morris

Originally from the UK and now a proud New Zealand citizen and Wellington local, Hugo was inspired by the global impact of The Lord of the Rings and leapt at the opportunity to join Wētā FX—starting his career as a Production Assistant. 

Since then, Hugo has contributed to a range of high-profile projects, including War for the Planet of the Apes (Matt Reeves) and Gemini Man (Ang Lee), and has served as VFX Producer on Black Adam and Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon Parts I and II. 

Having worked across nearly every production role, Hugo brings extensive, hands-on knowledge of the VFX pipeline, which informs his ability to anticipate challenges, support teams effectively, and deliver high-quality results. 

Hugo’s approach emphasises early creative engagement, clear communication, and strong collaboration between production and VFX teams. He particularly values the opportunity to be on set during filming, where gaining first-hand insight into the director’s vision helps him guide the creative process back at Wētā FX—ensuring alignment from shoot through to final delivery.