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01:30:08

225: Declan Cassidy, Chief Executive, Into Games

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/11/04

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

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01:21:48

223: Launching ACCESS:VFX Europe! With Chris Kiser &...

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/10/20

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

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01:36:31

223: Del Walker, Senior Games Artist, Naughty Dog

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/10/07

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

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01:00:22

222: The cost of living crisis for entry level artists

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/09/23

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.

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01:08:44

221: 20 amazing tips for breaking into the industry

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/07/21

It's our Summer Special episode and we review the last 20 episodes of career advice 'golden nuggets' with Harriet Edge Partington Talent & 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!

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01:00:43

220: Robin Chowdhury, COO, dupe vfx

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/06/17

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!

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00:51:01

219: Josh Palfey, 3D Artist, Blue Zoo Animation

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/06/02

We celebrate our partnership with 3Dami, Screenskills and NextGen Skills Academy for this years Young Animator of the Year competition. Our guest is Josh Palfrey, 2020’s best 3D Animation winner in the 15-18 age group, and now Blue Zoo Animation's youngest ever 3D Artist! A super inspiring conversation with a rising star in our industry!

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01:46:16

218: HaZ Dulull, Director/Producer, HaZimation

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/05/19

We speak to the brilliant Director/Producer HaZ Dulull! Fresh from his role as program chair at FMX we hear how he transitioned from a traditional VFX Artist career path to directing and producing movies and a unique insight into his journey so far, from growing up in East London to breaking into Hollywood and of course we discuss RIFT, his dual video game, and companion feature made entirely using Unreal Engine 5.

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00:53:36

217: Noga Alon Stein, VFX Producer, Milk VFX

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/05/06

We chat with VFX Producer at Milk VFX Noga Alon Stein! With a career that kicked off with a short stint at New Black Films in 2010, closely followed by an 11-year tenure at Union VFX working her way up from Production Coordinator to VFX Producer working on such titles as The French Dispatch, Trainspotting 2, Three Billboards, Stan & Ollie and Operation Mincemeat. https://www.linkedin.com/in/noga-alon-stein-21142a1b/

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00:46:40

216: Chanel Belliveau, Resource Manager, DNEG

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/04/22

We chat to DNEG Resource Manager Chanel Belliveau and hear about her career journey starting in production, her transition into "people management", and the importance of being assertive, but kind. With a passion for leadership training, people, and an advocate for mental health support this is a great listen! https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanel-belliveau-50768a72/

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01:02:01

215: Luke Greig, Freefolk

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/04/07

We meet Luke Grieg, Junior VFX Editor at Freefolk who only got into the industry last Summer! We hear about his career path so far which has included a short stint as a primary school teacher and working for a South London record label. A great 'near-peer' conversation and one for those interested in non-traditional routes into the industry!

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01:25:58

214: Leanne Loughran, Senior Recruiter, ILM

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/03/25

It's our 'Mothers Day Special' on episode 14 where we meet with Leanne Loughran, Senior Recruiter at ILM. With a background in interior design, Leanne started out as an art teacher, then worked at a number of studios as a 3D Artist, co-founded an animation studio, then to specialise as a Talent Manager and Recruiter for some big name studios!

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01:27:48

213: Mark Pinheiro, Writer / Director / Artist

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/03/11

In episode 13 we are joined by Mark Pinheiro! From beginning as a runner and in the libraries of TV stations, Mark has worked for 30+ years across TV, film, and stage production. Often named by the people who know, as the world's best VFX coach, Mark takes us through his amazing story so far. ACCESS:VFX BAME Industry Connect podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnnAYo35-fk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pzykfz0Sg8

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00:59:27

212: Jason Halverson, VFX Supervisor, Goodbye Kansas

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/02/18

We chat to Jason Halverson, VFX Supervisor at Goodbye Kansas, who has worked with some of the biggest studios, on the biggest shows. We discuss Star Wars cameos, Matrix sequels, lunch with Ray Harryhausen, and the importance of collaboration and staying curious.

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01:04:53

211: Laraib Atta, Digital Compositor, ILM

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/02/04

On episode 11 we are joined by a Digital Compositor, Laraib Atta who has worked for most, if not all of of the big names in Visual Effects & Animation! We discuss growing up in Pakistan, how her love for art, drawing, movies and storytelling eventually clicked into a career in visual effects, and how her brother gave her the best advice! Enjoy! Laraib's talk at TEDxSZABIST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZGjdsKkxHM

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01:00:00

210: Richard Frazer, VFX Supervisor, BlueBolt

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/01/28

We chat with BlueBolt VFX Supervisor, Richard Frazer, discussing his life as a VFX Supe and his route into the role. We talk about "colouring in monsters", his aspirations growing up in Leicester, (yes, another guest from Leicester!), a mid-life career change, and being paid to be a nerd!

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00:55:09

209: Annie Gordon, Head of VFX, Ghost VFX / The Farm

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/01/20

On episode 9 we invite Head of VFX at Ghost VFX, Annie Gordon to the A:VFX 'vault'. We discuss her production journey to date that includes, among others, credits on The Hobbit trilogy, and that you don't need to be a full 'VFX geek' to carve out an incredible career in the industry.

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00:58:57

208: Niall Smith, Compositor & Ex-Apprentice,...

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/01/13

On episode 8 we meet Niall Smith, former VFX apprentice and now a firmly established Compositor at Jellyfish Pictures. This is essential listening for anyone interested in applying for a VFX apprenticeship. We discuss setting milestones, self-development and surrounding yourself with incredible mentors. For more info on VFX Apprenticeships head to www.nextgenskillsacademy.com/course/apprenticeships

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01:01:36

207: Jasmine Katatikarn, CG Lead & Co-Founder of The...

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2022/01/07

On episode 7 we meet with Jasmine Katatikarn, CG Lead, Creativity Coach and Co-Founder of The Academy of Animated Art. We open the AVFX 'vault' and discuss breaking down creativity, 'pre-vizzing' your life, getting industry ready and creating photo-real tomatoes! Find out more about The Academy of Animated Art at academyofanimatedart.com and more from Jasmine at jazzkatat.com and instagram.com/jazzkatat/

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00:54:18

206: Steph Preston, Digital Marketing Apprentice

The Access:VFX Podcast ·

2021/12/31

We promised 'near-peer' guests on the podcast and we have delivered on episode 6 where we meet Steph Preston, Digital Marketing Apprentice at Blue Zoo Animation Studio. We hear about their application experience, their role at Blue Zoo and the importance of representation and role models. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-preston/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/trans-awareness-week-2021-steph-preston/ https://www.multiverse.io/en-GB/programmes/digital-marketing

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