The Access:VFX Podcast

01:54:18

Monkey Smuggling & Trial VFX - The Role of VFX in Law

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2025/03/14

The ACCESS: VFX Podcast is back with a new season where we're exploring VFX and Animation roles beyond Film and TV, exploring adjacent industries such as Legal, Fashion, and Architectural Visualisation. With the current challenges in our industry, we know many people are looking for new opportunities, and this season is all about showcasing unexpected but exciting career paths. We kick things off with a fascinating conversation with Jamey Moore and Mark Seydewitz, Trial Services Specialists at

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01:44:25

413: Black Success Stories - Part 2

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2025/02/07

Welcome back to another episode of the ACCESS:VFX Podcast, Season 4 Episode 13.If you caught Episode 11, you’ll remember our incredible conversation with Jet Omoshebi, Stirling Archibald, and Alex Zepherin - so insightful that we had to split it into two parts! In this, our season finale, we’re excited to bring you Part 2 of our 'Black Success Stories' discussion. Just as our last episode aired during Black History Month in the UK, this one arrives in time for Black History Month in the USA! Jet

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01:51:32

412: Leadership Special

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2025/01/24

It's the first episode of 2025 and the ACCESS:VFX Podcast! Season 4, Episode 12!We’re kicking off 2025 with an insightful discussion about leadership, featuring three exceptional leaders who have shaped the visual effects and animation industry: Nosipho van den Bragt – Owner and Co-Founder of Chocolate Tribe, a boutique VFX and animation studio based in South Africa, renowned for its high-quality storytelling and cutting-edge visuals. Amanda Luckwell – Co-Founder and Owner at UNIT, a creative

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01:01:12

411: Black Success Stories - Part 1

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2024/11/29

Welcome back to another episode of the ACCESS:VFX Podcast! Season 4 Episode 11. In this special episode, we’re shining a spotlight on Black Success Stories in honour of Black History Month. Join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking contributions of Black professionals who are shaping and transforming the creative industries. This inspiring conversation features a powerhouse panel of trailblazers who have made waves in VFX, animation, and beyond: ✨ Alex Zepherin — Founder and Animation Director

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02:07:38

410: Neurodiversity Special

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2024/11/08

This week's episode focuses on the theme of neurodiversity, as Simon and Nene welcome an inspiring panel of neurodivergent VFX and Animation professionals, including:- Amelie Chagnon-Fathe’ (Employer Brand Marketing Specialist at Cinesite) - Ellie Algar (Senior Recruitment Manager - Technology & Immersive at Framestore) - Bridget Dash (Talent Acquisition Manager for DNEG Feature Animation) - Simon Taylor (Series Director & Animator at Blue Zoo) Together, they engage in a thought-provoking and

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00:52:47

409: E-Mentoring Special, LIVE from Rainbow...

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2024/09/20

On the ACCESS: VFX Podcast this week, we’re sharing the live podcast we recorded at this years Rainbow Conference hosted by London ACM Siggraph on Friday 6th September 2024. Joining this episode are three ACCESS VFX mentees have been part of the ACCESS: VFX global e mentoring programme, including: Sofi Kocsmarszki, Coffee & TV Apprentice) Lola Kalyango, Production Coordinator at One of Us Brenda Ximena Roldan Romero, Animator at Framestore, and Vice-Chair of London ACM Siggraph This episode

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01:55:36

408: VFX Apprenticeship Special

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2024/08/16

In this weeks episode, we’re spotlighting NextGen Skills Academy’s recruitment for Junior Visual Effects Apprenticeships.Applications are now open with a closing date of midnight (BST) on Thursday 29th August 2024. Apply here: https://www.nextgenskillsacademy.com/course/apprenticeships VFX Apprenticeships are an incredible opportunity to 'earn while you learn' on the job, and take time to study in the classroom. A Junior Visual Effects Apprenticeship offers the perfect balance of practical

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01:10:49

407: VFX & Animation Recruiters - ASK US ANYTHING,...

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2024/07/26

On the ACCESS: VFX Podcast this week, it's our third instalment of 'ASK US ANYTHING', where we put a call out to our community and gather killer career questions for a panel of ace visual effects and animation recruiters!Attempting to take on YOUR questions this time are: Harriet Edge Partington, Talent and Recruitment Manager at Union Visual Effects, Jonny Adamson, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at DNEG and A:VFX Board member, Harry Jones, Operations Director at Time Based Arts, Cassandra

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01:31:22

406: International Womens Day 'Take 2' 🎬

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2024/07/12

Welcome back to the ACCESS: VFX Podcast!Our season launch on International Women's Day faced some tech challenges, but thanks to our amazing studios and hosts, we had a great start. Now, we’re excited to bring you the originally planned episode, featuring: Louise Hussey, Industrial Light and Magic - From Molinare to ILM, Louise's journey includes pivotal roles at DNEG and Animated Women UK. Binal Shah, Framestore - With experience at Rhythm and Hues, Weta Digital, ILM, MPC, and Framestore,

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01:44:27

405: Pride Month Special

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2024/06/14

Welcome back to another episode of the ACCESS: VFX Podcast, and our Pride Month Special Episode. On this episode we are joined by special guest co-host Boyan Georgiev, Key Lighting TD at Jellyfish Pictures, Chair of London ACM SIGGRAPH, and QVFX champion! Our wonderful line-up for this conversation are Joe Duffy - Global Talent Acquisition Lead, Jellyfish Pictures Stevie Gill - CG Supervisor, Axis Studios Lauren Auty - Storyboard Artist, Blue Zoo Animation Studio Paula Crickard - Co Founder of

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01:54:09

404: VFX & Animation Recruiters - ASK US ANYTHING,...

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2024/04/19

For this weeks episode of The ACCESS:VFX Podcast we've gathered recruiters and talent managers from the visual effects, animation, and games industries to tackle over 90 killer career questions sent in via our community on social media.Joining Simon and Nene for our second 'ASK US ANYTHING' episode are 5 recruiters and talent managers, namely… Ellie Algar, Recruitment Manager for Framestore, Joe Duffy, Global Talent Acquisition Lead for Jellyfish Pictures, Chloe Hardy, Talent Partner at

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02:19:21

403: Womens History Month Special - VFX & Animation...

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2024/04/05

On this weeks episode of The ACCESS:VFX Podcast we’re reflecting on this year's Women's History Month, with a brilliant 'near peer' panel of women who are new to the industry working across a range of roles in visual effects and animation. Joining Nene and Simon on this one are Eilidh Brown, Rigging TD at Axis Studios, Emily Birkett, Junior Compositor at Union VFX, Paula Ezuma, Junior Compositor at Framestore and Daisy Kavanagh, Junior Animator at Blue-Zoo Animation Studio. This is an episode

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01:51:34

402: VFX & Animation Recruiters - ASK US ANYTHING

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2024/03/22

For this weeks episode of The ACCESS:VFX Podcast we've gathered recruiters and talent managers from the visual effects, animation, and games industries to tackle 15 killer career questions sent in via our community on social media. Joining Simon and Nene for our first 'ASK US ANYTHING' episode are: Harriet Edge-Partington from Union Visual Effects, Ollie Gilmour from Electric Theatre Collective, HaZ Dulull Co-Founder of HaZimation, Karley Bittner from Blue Zoo Animation Studio, Celia Hunt, CGI

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01:56:41

401: International Womens Day Special

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2024/03/08

Welcome back to a brand new season of the ACCESS:VFX Podcast!In this two-part episode, we’re celebrating International Womens Day and Women's History Month by chatting with four excellent guests from four of the newest additions to the ACCESS: VFX membership, including Annie Shaw from Realtime, Monica Garcia at Dimension, Rose Holt Matthews at Dupe VFX and Abi Klimaszewska from Black Kite. This is a truly inspiring conversation covering career advice, challenges, great mentors and more.

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01:08:42

303: 'End the Summer with XVFX' Live from Framestore

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2023/10/06

On the evening of Thursday 21st September, XVFX, the ACCESS: VFX community for people of colour, held their ‘End the Summer with XVFX’ event kindly hosted at Framestore's London studio, and sponsored by Foundry.In addition to hosting a wonderful networking opportunity and event, we also had a dynamic panel discussion on the night with 'near peer' industry guests from our members' studios, in creative, production and tech positions. Expertly chaired by ACCESS: VFX board members, Executive

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01:23:07

302: 'The Dark Side of AI' with Nene Parsotam

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2023/09/22

The ACCESS: VFX Podcast is back with another special episode discussing all things artificial intelligence and machine learning! Joining Nene Parsotam for this conversion on the 'darker side' of AI are: creative communicator, artist and a social media producer at Unfold Stories, Savena Surana, Global Head of Creative Strategy at Automated Creative, Amy Wright and Co-Founder & Head of Video Production at Univid, Jide Johnson.

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01:15:32

301: AI Special with Nene Parsotam

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2023/08/04

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.

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02:00:16

228: Ace Ruele, Actor and Director of Creature Bionics

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2022/12/22

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/

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01:16:52

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

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/12/02

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!

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01:16:36

226: Alisha Huxtable, Senior Production Coordinator,...

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/11/18

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/

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