Nene Parsotam

The ACCESS: VFX Podcast is back with this special episode discussing all things artificial intelligence and machine learning! Joining Nene Parsotam for this conversion are Caroline Sheila Rouge, a Junior Compositor at Vine FX, Kalle Everland, freelance creative director in the advertising industry and Malachi James, Blue Zoo storyboard artist.

301: AI Special with Nene Parsotam

We meet with Ace Ruele, Actor and Director of Creature Bionics. We have such an interesting conversation covering Ace’s journey from aspiring dancer, escaping a life of crime, his teaching work, all the way through to entering the uber-creative world of creature bionics and of course, visual effects.https://www.creaturebionics.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aceruele/

We meet with Ace Ruele, Actor and Director of Creature Bionics. We have such an interesting conversation covering Ace’s journey from aspiring dancer, escaping a life of crime, his teaching work, all the way through to entering the uber-creative world of creature bionics and of course, visual effects. <a href="https://www.creaturebionics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.creaturebionics.com/</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aceruele/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/aceruele/</a>

228: Ace Ruele, Actor and Director of Creature Bionics

We speak to Ere Santos, Animation Supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios. A conversation packed with incredible stories, advice and one of our best 'geeky sections' yet for budding animators!

227: Ere Santos, Animation Supervisor, Walt Disney Animation Studios

We speak to Alisha Huxtable, Senior Production Coordinator at DNEG. We discuss work/life balance, STEM careers, some excellent industry advice and how there is more to creativity than drawing! This an advice-packed conversation that we hope you enjoy.https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisha-huxtable/

We speak to Alisha Huxtable, Senior Production Coordinator at DNEG. We discuss work/life balance, STEM careers, some excellent industry advice and how there is more to creativity than drawing! This an advice-packed conversation that we hope you enjoy. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisha-huxtable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisha-huxtable/</a>

226: Alisha Huxtable, Senior Production Coordinator, DNEG

We speak to Declan Cassidy, the Chief Executive of Into Games, the UK’s largest non-profit dedicated to providing better career pathways into the games industry. If you have even an inkling of interest in the games industry, please get involved at https://intogames.org

We speak to Declan Cassidy, the Chief Executive of Into Games, the UK’s largest non-profit dedicated to providing better career pathways into the games industry. If you have even an inkling of interest in the games industry, please get involved at <a href="https://intogames.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://intogames.org</a>

225: Declan Cassidy, Chief Executive, Into Games

Chris Kiser

On this episode we announce and celebrate the launch of ACCESS: VFX EUROPE! To tackle the big ‘20 questions’ on this episode we meet AVFX EUROPE co-chairs, Caroline Garret from Netflix, and Chris Kiser from Glassworks! You can sign up to be a mentee or an industry mentor at accessvfx.org/mentors https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-garrett-6b83294/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriskiser/Hosted by Simon Devereux, Produced by Tom Box

On this episode we announce and celebrate the launch of ACCESS: VFX EUROPE! To tackle the big ‘20 questions’ on this episode we meet AVFX EUROPE co-chairs, Caroline Garret from Netflix, and Chris Kiser from Glassworks! You can sign up to be a mentee or an industry mentor at <a href="http://accessvfx.org/mentors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">accessvfx.org/mentors</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-garrett-6b83294/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-garrett-6b83294/</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriskiser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriskiser/</a> Hosted by Simon Devereux, Produced by Tom Box

223: Launching ACCESS:VFX Europe! With Chris Kiser & Caroline Garrett

We welcome Senior Games Artist at Naughty Dog, Del Walker to take on the A:VFX Vaults 20 questions. A great episode packed with advice and insight. An essential listen.https://www.instagram.com/cartel.del

We welcome Senior Games Artist at Naughty Dog, Del Walker to take on the A:VFX Vaults 20 questions. A great episode packed with advice and insight. An essential listen. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cartel.del" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cartel.del</a>

223: Del Walker, Senior Games Artist, Naughty Dog

With the rapid increases in energy costs, fuel, food, and accommodation, it is getting harder to pay rent, and simply exist whilst holding down entry-level roles on entry-level salaries. For episode 22 we meet industry financial experts who offer some guidance on how to navigate this challenging time for the next generation of talent coming through.

222: The cost of living crisis for entry level artists

It's our Summer Special episode and we review the last 20 episodes of career advice 'golden nuggets' with Harriet Edge Partington Talent &amp; Recruitment Manager, from Union VFX and Engy Jarrouj, Outreach and Inclusion Talent Partner at Framestore. If you're looking to get into VFX, Animation, or Games, this episode will give you the toolkit you need!

221: 20 amazing tips for breaking into the industry

We meet Robin Chowdury, Chief Operating Officer at dupe, the world’s first visual effects B Corporation! We discuss growing up in Sweden, a 12-year career in Retail Operations, traveling, barista rejection, a rewarding stint as a painter/decorator, and then helping out at dupe, quickly taking on a role setting them up as a B-Corp to COO of the studio! A wonderfully untraditional route into the industry and essential listening!

220: Robin Chowdhury, COO, dupe vfx

Discussing inclusion, diversity, awareness and opportunity within the VFX, Animation &amp; Games industries.

The Access:VFX Podcast

A conversation on balancing two demanding jobs; we chat to four working mothers who share their experiences, how they managed to make it work and what studios can do to help. With:Elaine Kieran, RND Lead, DNEGJudy Barr, Senior Compositor, DNEGChryssa Sanders, Lead Project Manager, DNEGNene Parsotam, Co-founder &amp; ECD, VINE CREATIVE / We Are Stripes

A conversation on balancing two demanding jobs; we chat to four working mothers who share their experiences, how they managed to make it work and what studios can do to help.  With: Elaine Kieran, RND Lead, DNEG Judy Barr, Senior Compositor, DNEG Chryssa Sanders, Lead Project Manager, DNEG Nene Parsotam, Co-founder &amp; ECD, VINE CREATIVE / We Are Stripes

13: Meet The Parents: The VFX Mums!

Coders build the foundation of any modern VFX or CG animation studio, but it’s still a very male-dominated role. So to celebrate #NationalCodingWeek, we spoke to female coders at DNEG, The Mill, Blue Zoo Animation &amp; Outpost VFX to discover what they do, why it’s still not a gender-balanced role and how we can go about fixing that. With:Lucy Wilkes, R&amp;D Lead - Creature Fur, DNEGLizzie Shiers, ATD - VFX, DNEG,Ana-Maria Savastre, Junior Rigger, Blue Zoo AnimationPhuong (‘Caro’) Nguyen, 3D Artist, The MillJulia Lou, Software Developer, DNEG Molly Pinkerton-Jarvis, Technical Resource Lead, Outpost VFXHosted by Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFX @ The MillRecorded &amp; edited by Tom Box, Non-Exec Director of ACCESS:VFX

Coders build the foundation of any modern VFX or CG animation studio, but it’s still a very male-dominated role. So to celebrate #NationalCodingWeek, we spoke to female coders at DNEG, The Mill, Blue Zoo Animation &amp; Outpost VFX to discover what they do, why it’s still not a gender-balanced role and how we can go about fixing that. With: Lucy Wilkes, R&amp;D Lead - Creature Fur, DNEG Lizzie Shiers, ATD - VFX, DNEG, Ana-Maria Savastre, Junior Rigger, Blue Zoo Animation Phuong (‘Caro’) Nguyen, 3D Artist, The Mill Julia Lou, Software Developer, DNEG Molly Pinkerton-Jarvis, Technical Resource Lead, Outpost VFX Hosted by Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFX @ The Mill Recorded &amp; edited by Tom Box, Non-Exec Director of ACCESS:VFX

17: Women who code for VFX & animation

In this series of episodes, we’re finding out what it’s really like to move to a big city and get a first job in a VFX studio on an entry-level salary. In this episode Lucy Cooper, MD at Union VFX chats to artists at the studio on their experiences of moving to London and share some nifty budget-maximising tips.

03: Tips on living in London on an entry-level salary from Union VFX

The third instalment in our series of talking to Runners where we find out the real deal on what it's really like to join a VFX studio at entry level. In this episode Cinesite Runners Charlotte and Vanessa chat about their experiences and Simon talks to Chee Yen and Katie, who are both current Runners at The Mill, about how they got their industry break and how it has differed from their expectations.

04: Runners at Cinesite and The Mill share their tips and experiences

Recorded live at the QVFX Launch event celebrating a new LGBTQI+ community hub, where both our industry staff and future talent can access information, events, mentorship and support.This podcast is a recording of the panel discussion between Simon Devereux (ACCESS:VFX), Sarah de Schot (ILM), Denis Jose-Francois (Jellyfish Pictures), Kat Seale (StudioAKA),  Sid Harrington-Odedra (The Mill) and Paulene Hamilton (Blue Zoo). Big thanks to our panelists, Framestore for hosting, Foundry for sponsoring the event, ILM for the bingo prizes (tickets to Disneyland!!) and our drag queen bingo host Lady Gala! A very happy Pride to all of our listeners! 🏳️‍🌈

Recorded live at the QVFX Launch event celebrating a new LGBTQI+ community hub, where both our industry staff and future talent can access information, events, mentorship and support. This podcast is a recording of the panel discussion between Simon Devereux (ACCESS:VFX), Sarah de Schot (ILM), Denis Jose-Francois (Jellyfish Pictures), Kat Seale (StudioAKA), Sid Harrington-Odedra (The Mill) and Paulene Hamilton (Blue Zoo). Big thanks to our panelists, Framestore for hosting, Foundry for sponsoring the event, ILM for the bingo prizes (tickets to Disneyland!!) and our drag queen bingo host Lady Gala! A very happy Pride to all of our listeners! 🏳️‍🌈

10: QVFX Launch Party!

ACCESS: VFX along with a group of like-minded folks from the VFX, animation and games community are thrilled to introduce ‘Q-VFX’, a new, inclusive LGBTQI+ community hub where both our staff and aspiring talent can access information, events, mentorship and support.For more details visit http://www.accessvfx.org/qvfx

ACCESS: VFX along with a group of like-minded folks from the VFX, animation and games community are thrilled to introduce ‘Q-VFX’, a new, inclusive LGBTQI+ community hub where both our staff and aspiring talent can access information, events, mentorship and support. For more details visit <a href="http://www.accessvfx.org/qvfx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.accessvfx.org/qvfx</a>

05: QVFX Launches!

Ash Yee

Giulia Bartra

In this episode, MPC NY VFX artists Ash Yee and Giulia Bartra chat to each other about their experiences of moving to New York and breaking into the industry.Ash Yee is a CG Generalist with a Lighting specialty. She holds a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan and graduated in 2015.Giulia Bartra is a Visual Effects compositor specializing in beauty and photography who graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2016. Besides Visual Effects, she loves watercolors, making soap and pretending to be a chef.

In this episode, MPC NY VFX artists Ash Yee and Giulia Bartra chat to each other about their experiences of moving to New York and breaking into the industry. Ash Yee is a CG Generalist with a Lighting specialty. She holds a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan and graduated in 2015. Giulia Bartra is a Visual Effects compositor specializing in beauty and photography who graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2016. Besides Visual Effects, she loves watercolors, making soap and pretending to be a chef.

11: Ash Yee and Giulia Bartra from MPC New York on breaking into the industry

Every summer studios across the world offer short work placements for budding VFX artists who aspire to work in the industry. They are an ideal stepping stone from education into industry, and we wanted to hear what it’s actually like. So we chatted to 8 of the interns who spent 8 weeks of their summer at Framestore, to hear their experience of what goes on.If you’re thinking of applying for an internship this podcast is essential listening!Find out how you can apply for internships on the ACCESS:VFX website:https://www.accessvfx.org/internshipsHosted &amp; recorded by Grace Hebditch, Marketing Coordinator at Blue-Zoo

Every summer studios across the world offer short work placements for budding VFX artists who aspire to work in the industry. They are an ideal stepping stone from education into industry, and we wanted to hear what it’s actually like. So we chatted to 8 of the interns who spent 8 weeks of their summer at Framestore, to hear their experience of what goes on. If you’re thinking of applying for an internship this podcast is essential listening! Find out how you can apply for internships on the ACCESS:VFX website: <a href="https://www.accessvfx.org/internships" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.accessvfx.org/internships</a> Hosted &amp; recorded by Grace Hebditch, Marketing Coordinator at Blue-Zoo

18: Meet the Framestore Interns

In honour of #BrexitDay on 31st October 2019 (or rather, what was to be Brexit day!) we host a conversation on a subject we usually intentionally dodge: the B-word. Keeping it as politics-free as possible, we discuss how Brexit has affected VFX &amp; Animation studios to date, what it means for people who work in the industry, and how you can best prepare yourself for all outcomes if you want to work in the UK. With:Amy Smith, Head of Talent, FramestoreNeil Hatton, CEO, UK Screen AssociationValentina Pace, Senior HR Advisor, FramestoreNiki Hunt, HR Manager, Outpost VFXProduced &amp; recorded by Tom Box, Co-Founder Blue Zoo Animation

In honour of #BrexitDay on 31st October 2019 (or rather, what was to be Brexit day!) we host a conversation on a subject we usually intentionally dodge: the B-word. Keeping it as politics-free as possible, we discuss how Brexit has affected VFX &amp; Animation studios to date, what it means for people who work in the industry, and how you can best prepare yourself for all outcomes if you want to work in the UK. With: Amy Smith, Head of Talent, Framestore Neil Hatton, CEO, UK Screen Association Valentina Pace, Senior HR Advisor, Framestore Niki Hunt, HR Manager, Outpost VFX Produced &amp; recorded by Tom Box, Co-Founder Blue Zoo Animation

20: Broaching Brexit

For National Coming Out Day, here is a special episode of the ACCESS:VFX podcast recorded LIVE  in front of an audience at our September Q-VFX event, kindly hosted by our friends at DNEG.Join us for an interview with some of our Q-VFX members - including a last-minute entry from the audience! - as we talk coming out, mental health and hear each person’s story from their own perspective.With:Crosby Clyse, Production Manager at DNEGDan Crozier, Producer at The Mill, Gabriel BlancoSenior Pipeline TD at Industrial, Light &amp; Magic.Hosted by Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFX @ The MillRecorded &amp; edited by Tom Box, Non-Exec Director of ACCESS:VFX

For National Coming Out Day, here is a special episode of the ACCESS:VFX podcast recorded LIVE in front of an audience at our September Q-VFX event, kindly hosted by our friends at DNEG. Join us for an interview with some of our Q-VFX members - including a last-minute entry from the audience! - as we talk coming out, mental health and hear each person’s story from their own perspective. With: Crosby Clyse, Production Manager at DNEG Dan Crozier, Producer at The Mill, Gabriel Blanco Senior Pipeline TD at Industrial, Light &amp; Magic. Hosted by Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFX @ The Mill Recorded &amp; edited by Tom Box, Non-Exec Director of ACCESS:VFX

19: QVFX - Coming Out

In this episode we speak to Cat Gulácsy and Ryan Penny, co-chairs of the newly formed New York Chapter of ACCESS:VFX to discuss their motivations for getting involved, the recent launch event and their plans and ambitions for the coming year and beyond.

09: Introducing ACCESS:VFX New York

The ACCESS:VFX podcast is here to create a space for important conversation with the aim to open a wider dialogue. At ACCESS:VFX we celebrate and raise awareness of amazing career paths in VFX, animation &amp; games. But with that comes a responsibility to prepare future talent for a client-facing industry, where creative scope can often outstrip resources which can result in demanding hours of work. This potentially could take its toll on stress levels and work/life balance. This is a positive conversation that’s not about criticising any studios; the conversation is bigger than that. With:Harriet Edge-Partington, Talent and Recruitment Manager, Union Visual EffectsJason Edwards, Lead Modeller FramestoreIsobel Stenhouse, Production Manager, The Line AnimationAndrew Brassington, Head of Strategic Projects, Escape StudiosHosted by Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFX @ The MillRecorded &amp; edited by Tom Box, Non-Exec Director of ACCESS:VFX

The ACCESS:VFX podcast is here to create a space for important conversation with the aim to open a wider dialogue. At ACCESS:VFX we celebrate and raise awareness of amazing career paths in VFX, animation &amp; games. But with that comes a responsibility to prepare future talent for a client-facing industry, where creative scope can often outstrip resources which can result in demanding hours of work. This potentially could take its toll on stress levels and work/life balance. This is a positive conversation that’s not about criticising any studios; the conversation is bigger than that. With: Harriet Edge-Partington, Talent and Recruitment Manager, Union Visual Effects Jason Edwards, Lead Modeller Framestore Isobel Stenhouse, Production Manager, The Line Animation Andrew Brassington, Head of Strategic Projects, Escape Studios Hosted by Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFX @ The Mill Recorded &amp; edited by Tom Box, Non-Exec Director of ACCESS:VFX

15: Mental Health Awareness

A conversation on balancing two demanding jobs; we chat to Dads working in VFX who share their experiences, how they managed to make it work and what studios can do to help. With:Henry Foreman, Head of Design, The MillSylvain Brugnot, R&amp;D Supervisor, DNEGStephen Greaves, Technical Op, The Mill Noel O’Malley, Generalist, UnionMark Payne, Senior Compositor, DNEGTom Box, Co-Founder, Blue Zoo AnimationHosted by Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFX @ The MillRecorded &amp; edited by Tom Box, Non-Exec Director of ACCESS:VFX

A conversation on balancing two demanding jobs; we chat to Dads working in VFX who share their experiences, how they managed to make it work and what studios can do to help.  With: Henry Foreman, Head of Design, The Mill Sylvain Brugnot, R&amp;D Supervisor, DNEG Stephen Greaves, Technical Op, The Mill Noel O’Malley, Generalist, Union Mark Payne, Senior Compositor, DNEG Tom Box, Co-Founder, Blue Zoo Animation Hosted by Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFX @ The Mill Recorded &amp; edited by Tom Box, Non-Exec Director of ACCESS:VFX

14: Meet The Parents: The VFX Dads!

In partnership with UK Screen Alliance and AnimationUK we reveal a major new report on Inclusion &amp; Diversity in UK VFX, animation &amp; post-production sectors highlighting unsung progress + areas for improvement. This podcast discusses why the survey was needed, and what the resulting actions are.With:Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFX @ The MillNeil Hatton, CEO UK Screen AllianceHosted &amp; recorded by Tom Box, Non-Exec Director of ACCESS:VFX

In partnership with UK Screen Alliance and AnimationUK we reveal a major new report on Inclusion &amp; Diversity in UK VFX, animation &amp; post-production sectors highlighting unsung progress + areas for improvement. This podcast discusses why the survey was needed, and what the resulting actions are. With: Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFX @ The Mill Neil Hatton, CEO UK Screen Alliance Hosted &amp; recorded by Tom Box, Non-Exec Director of ACCESS:VFX

16: The Inclusion & Diversity Survey

Following up from our episode, 'Standing Out While Staying In', we assemble a group of marketing and PR experts to help you nail self-promotion and how you present yourself online at this pivotal time. With special guest, Motivational Speaker and Owner of Spark Creativity, Reuben Milne. Hosted by: Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFXWith guests:Lisa Cheung, Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy for FoundryJenny Burbage, PR &amp; Marketing at Milk VFXGrace Hebditch, Marketing Coordinator at Blue ZooTom Box, Co-founder of Blue ZooReuben Milne, Motivational Speaker &amp; Owner of Spark Creativity

Following up from our episode, 'Standing Out While Staying In', we assemble a group of marketing and PR experts to help you nail self-promotion and how you present yourself online at this pivotal time. With special guest, Motivational Speaker and Owner of Spark Creativity, Reuben Milne. Hosted by: Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFX With guests: Lisa Cheung, Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy for Foundry Jenny Burbage, PR &amp; Marketing at Milk VFX Grace Hebditch, Marketing Coordinator at Blue Zoo Tom Box, Co-founder of Blue Zoo Reuben Milne, Motivational Speaker &amp; Owner of Spark Creativity

34: Maintaining Your Personal Brand in Lockdown

We discuss ways we've been coping with working from homeTom Box (Blue Zoo)Grace Hebditch (Blue Zoo)Jenny Burbage (Milk)Rory Jones (Milk VFX)Andy Brassington (Escape)Sara Ricci (Framestore)Pete Rogers (Bait)Jeszen Stokes (DNEG)Chloe Campbell (Foundry)Paul Wilkes (The Mill &amp; MPC)Sarah Tanner (Jellyfish)Welcome to another special ‘celebrity squares’ episode of the ACCESS:VFX podcast! Episode 33! The fifth part of our new STAY AT HOME series continuing to address our ‘new normal’ …and the second part of STAYING WELL WHILE STAYING IN where we check in with our guests two weeks after the first instalment where we discussed resilience, mental health and weFirstly George from Sanctus sends his apologies and is unable to re-join us on this second-parter. With this in mind – as there are no mental health experts on this episode – we thought we would focus on the three-weeks-in stage of shared mutual lockdown, concentrating on-       what we’ve learnt-       tips-       advice-       Resilience and wellness

We discuss ways we've been coping with working from home Tom Box (Blue Zoo) Grace Hebditch (Blue Zoo) Jenny Burbage (Milk) Rory Jones (Milk VFX) Andy Brassington (Escape) Sara Ricci (Framestore) Pete Rogers (Bait) Jeszen Stokes (DNEG) Chloe Campbell (Foundry) Paul Wilkes (The Mill &amp; MPC) Sarah Tanner (Jellyfish) Welcome to another special ‘celebrity squares’ episode of the ACCESS:VFX podcast! Episode 33! The fifth part of our new STAY AT HOME series continuing to address our ‘new normal’ …and the second part of STAYING WELL WHILE STAYING IN where we check in with our guests two weeks after the first instalment where we discussed resilience, mental health and we Firstly George from Sanctus sends his apologies and is unable to re-join us on this second-parter. With this in mind – as there are no mental health experts on this episode – we thought we would focus on the three-weeks-in stage of shared mutual lockdown, concentrating on - what we’ve learnt - tips - advice - Resilience and wellness

33: Staying Well While Staying In #2

Regular podcast subscribers will know that we discussed the subject of parenting and caring responsibilities in last year’s VFX Mums and Dads episodes.Now the combo of parenting and homeschooling is more prevalent now more than ever – all whilst continuing to deliver of projects, jobs and shows.So this episode entitled ‘The ACCESS:VFX Guide to Caring in Lockdown’ we hope will offer some support to those of you out there performing this balancing act!Hosted by: Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFXGuests:Ste Greaves – Editorial Assistant at UnionTom Box – Co-Founder, Blue ZooJenny Burbage – PR &amp; Comms at MilkEmma Kolasinska – Senior Producer at MoonrakerLeo Barreto – Senior Engineer at MPCPaulene Hamilton – Head of People at Blue ZooMartin Mayer – Head of Creative Services, at FoundryElaine Kieran – Lad Software Developer, DNEG

Regular podcast subscribers will know that we discussed the subject of parenting and caring responsibilities in last year’s VFX Mums and Dads episodes. Now the combo of parenting and homeschooling is more prevalent now more than ever – all whilst continuing to deliver of projects, jobs and shows. So this episode entitled ‘The ACCESS:VFX Guide to Caring in Lockdown’ we hope will offer some support to those of you out there performing this balancing act! Hosted by: Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFX Guests: Ste Greaves – Editorial Assistant at Union Tom Box – Co-Founder, Blue Zoo Jenny Burbage – PR &amp; Comms at Milk Emma Kolasinska – Senior Producer at Moonraker Leo Barreto – Senior Engineer at MPC Paulene Hamilton – Head of People at Blue Zoo Martin Mayer – Head of Creative Services, at Foundry Elaine Kieran – Lad Software Developer, DNEG

32: Caring In Lockdown

Stuck at home? There’s no better time to think about signing up as an e-mentor and support someone who wants to get into our creative industry. In this episode, we find out what it's like, how it works and how you can get involved.ACCESS:VFX Mentoring is kindly sponsored by Foundry and uses Prospela.com.Hosted by: Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFX/ Head of L&amp;D @ The MillGuests:Emma Kolasinska – Senior Producer, MoonrakerDaniel Mark Miller – Compositor, One of UsLisa-Mae Evans – Look Dev Artist, Blue Zoo AnimationArielle Martin – Creative Specialist, FoundryDexter Boyce – Co-Founder, Prospela.comSidd Shetty – Animator, Carse &amp; WatermanBianca Iancu – Freelance Animator

Stuck at home? There’s no better time to think about signing up as an e-mentor and support someone who wants to get into our creative industry. In this episode, we find out what it's like, how it works and how you can get involved. ACCESS:VFX Mentoring is kindly sponsored by Foundry and uses <a href="http://Prospela.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prospela.com</a>. Hosted by: Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFX/ Head of L&amp;D @ The Mill Guests: Emma Kolasinska – Senior Producer, Moonraker Daniel Mark Miller – Compositor, One of Us Lisa-Mae Evans – Look Dev Artist, Blue Zoo Animation Arielle Martin – Creative Specialist, Foundry Dexter Boyce – Co-Founder, <a href="http://Prospela.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prospela.com</a> Sidd Shetty – Animator, Carse &amp; Waterman Bianca Iancu – Freelance Animator

30: Mentoring

We discuss how you can best prepare yourself for job hunting when you can't get to a VFX/animation festival to speak to the studios in person. You can watch us chat on YouTube: bit.ly/33tnRyrHosted by: Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFX/ Head of L&amp;D @ The MillGuests: Henry Bull, FramestoreKatie Gascoyne, Blue Zoo AnimationLeanne Loughran, Outpost VFXMark Flanagan, Epic GamesPaul Wilkes, MPC AdvertisingPhil Attfield, NextGen Skills AcademyTom Box, Blue Zoo Animation

We discuss how you can best prepare yourself for job hunting when you can't get to a VFX/animation festival to speak to the studios in person. You can watch us chat on YouTube: <a href="http://bit.ly/33tnRyr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/33tnRyr</a> Hosted by: Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFX/ Head of L&amp;D @ The Mill Guests: Henry Bull, Framestore Katie Gascoyne, Blue Zoo Animation Leanne Loughran, Outpost VFX Mark Flanagan, Epic Games Paul Wilkes, MPC Advertising Phil Attfield, NextGen Skills Academy Tom Box, Blue Zoo Animation

29: Standing Out While Staying In

In light of the recent Film and TV Charity Mental Health survey we were shocked to find out nearly 9 in 10 people working in our industry have experienced a mental health problem. In this podcast, a few Q-VFX board members discuss our upcoming Mental Health Support event, The Q-VFX Picture, which will take place Jellyfish Pictures in Brixton. Sign up for your free ticket and find out more on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-q-vfx-picture-queer-mental-health-support-tickets-95214744865Featuring:Kat Seale, Character Animator, DNEG Bobby Georgiev, Lighting Artist, DNEG Izzy Genova, Compositing Supervisor, JellyfishHosted by Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFX @ The MillRecorded &amp; Edited by Grace Hebditch

In light of the recent Film and TV Charity Mental Health survey we were shocked to find out nearly 9 in 10 people working in our industry have experienced a mental health problem. In this podcast, a few Q-VFX board members discuss our upcoming Mental Health Support event, The Q-VFX Picture, which will take place Jellyfish Pictures in Brixton. Sign up for your free ticket and find out more on Eventbrite: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-q-vfx-picture-queer-mental-health-support-tickets-95214744865" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-q-vfx-picture-queer-mental-health-support-tickets-95214744865</a> Featuring: Kat Seale, Character Animator, DNEG Bobby Georgiev, Lighting Artist, DNEG Izzy Genova, Compositing Supervisor, Jellyfish Hosted by Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFX @ The Mill Recorded &amp; Edited by Grace Hebditch

27: The QVFX Picture - Mental Health Support

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