Psyop has signed Joe Sill, “director and world-builder, crafting visionary, escapist worlds grounded in human emotion”, to its live action roster. Sill adds his background in directing, VFX, and creative leadership as well as his known forte, blending cinematic storytelling, emerging technology, and emotionally driven world-building, to Psyop’s wide range.

Sill is also the co-founder of Impossible Objects, with work that spans live action, visual effects, virtual production, AI workflows, and immersive media. And he has directed cinematic campaigns and experiences for Apple, Nike, NASA, Disney, Cadillac, Google, Formula 1, Blizzard Entertainment, Warner Bros. Games, and Sphere Las Vegas.

“Joe brings an impressive future-forward sensibility to every stage of the filmmaking process,” stated Jeff Baron, managing director of live action at Psyop. “Whether building complex visual worlds or executing highly technical shoots, he is an incredibly adaptable filmmaker who thrives across the full spectrum of production.”

“Joe is a rare creative talent who combines a filmmaker’s instinct with a technologist’s curiosity,” added Matt Hunnicutt, CEO of Psyop Media Group, the recently launched creative ecosystem built around Psyop and a growing collective of independent studios. “No matter the medium, his work is driven by imagination and a clear point of view. We’re thrilled to welcome a director whose creative ambition and innovative spirit align so naturally with where Psyop is headed.”

“I’ve always been fascinated by building worlds that feel impossible yet deeply familiar,” Sill commented. “The tools are evolving faster than ever, but the most important questions remain the same: What are we trying to say, and why does it matter? Psyop has built its reputation on bold ideas and exceptional craft, and I’m excited to be part of that legacy.”

Sill’s narrative work includes the feature film, Stray, starring Karen Fukuhara and Miyavi; original sci-fi IP including The Cloud Racer and Autonomous; and the narrative podcast pilot For the Sake of the Children, starring Dulé Hill, which was officially selected for the 2026 Tribeca Festival. His work has also earned recognition from Variety as a Filmmaker to Watch.

His signing follows the recent Tribeca Festival premiere of his original audio drama, For the Sake of the Children, a science-fiction series exploring a small town’s encounter with mysterious extraterrestrial beings.