Nigel Tierney
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.
Crew
Movie
Shrek Forever After
Supervising Technical Director
2010
Movie
The Croods
Supervising Technical Director
2013
Movie
Kung Fu Panda 3
Supervising Technical Director
2016
Movie
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Supervising Technical Director
2017
Movie
Bilby
Supervising Technical Director
2018
Movie
Goldbeak
Director
2021
Movie
Addicted to It
Director
2026
Lil Dicky Earth: Earth
Director
2019