THE VFX Club Podcast

Maxine Schnepf stops by to encourage us all. She is currently as an Career Development Manager and Podcast host at CG Spectrum working to give awareness of the vfx, games and animation industry to her students. Please welcome her with opens arms!

Baptiste Jaquemet comes on to share his journey in the industry so far. He is an effects td currently at WetaFX. We speak about his experience and what matters to us as black artists. Welcome Baptiste to the show.

Grace Reaves visits THE VFX Club Podcast to share her journey from Japan to LA. She's now (still) at Walt Disney Animation Studios and has worked on Encanto, Strange World and upcoming features. Welcome Grace to the show!

Robert Bell is first up on Season 6 of THE VFX Club Podcast! He brings advice and wisdom to his students as a Professor/Instructional Mentor at Liberty University. He was also my first mentor so I hope y'all can welcome him to the show. Happy Holidays

Welcome back to THE VFX Club Podcast y'all! I haven't spoken this much since the very first season back in 2019... safe to say I had a lot to get off my chest! Congrats to US ALL but what a crazy year rite!

It has been another crazy year Thanks for all who came on from Mariam Hamed all the way to Yvonne and everyone in between. So much talent came and gave so much wisdom, Happy Holidays stay safe and be blessed. Peace and love y'all!

Yvonne Muinde dropped by THE VFX Club and shared her passion for traditional and digital art. What a story she gave us about her journey through the industry and the advice is priceless to all young artists out there. We welcome Yvonne to the club!

Toni Pace Carstensen had such an impact on me at Gnomon, I am totally grateful for her advice over the years. She is just one of those people that just gets it done so I am happy to share her story with y'all.

Monse Rivera drops by THE VFX Club to give her perspective on her career and whats important in her life as a matte painter/designer. Great to catch up with old buddies again as we enter into Season 5 y'all...Enjoy

I had a blast working with Mariam Hamed this summer Disney Animation in fx! She mosdef is one to keep your eye on. I cant wait to see what she creates at Blizzard... We fully support you at THE VFX Club girl... its only the start for you!

Jay Shindell has worn many hats over his career and has inspired so many of us to believe in ourselves. He joins the club and shares his experience workin in the industry.

Working with an artist like Francisco Rodriguez just makes you want to be better! He is a Lead Effects Animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios. In this episode he walks us through his story and explains why life experience matters in art.

Chris White has a long career in the industry. He's work on a long list of shows but I am sure he would tell you his most important work is in reaching back and giving others the same chances. Welcome Chris to THE VFX Club, we need more like him!

Brittany Piacente came through and just showed us what hard work and success looks like. Definitely someone who I look up to as I move thru this industry, I hope y'all enjoy her story.

This is it, the last episode of Season 4 of THE VFX Club Podcast. Thanks for sticking with us and being patient. I hope y'all love this season it has been a journey putting it together. Be safe and see y'all next time on Season 5. Be easy and much love!

Christian Olan-Geddes came through today. We discussed not only his background but how he feels as an artist having worked both in the vfx and animation industries. By the end you'll know which side he prefers more and why. Congrats on all your hard work bro, can't wait to see your next big feature film!

Samantha Levy joins the club today to share her perspective on the role she has in the industry as an immigration lawyer and the efforts she's putting forward as apart of Access VFX to make our world more unified.

Ron Jones and I met up in Atlanta in college. As apart of Atlanta's game dev scene Ron is helping the next generation of artists break into the industry and thrive.

Alison Roberts drops by THE VFX Club to share her journey, All smiles anytime talking with Alison and we and so proud of her accomplishments thus far. Welcome her to the show y'all!!!

Season 4 mid opener... yea lets go just changing things up and decided to do a mid season opener... lets stay jumpin into these stories and get inspired!!!

Joey Gutierrez swings thru to chop it up about life in LA and working as an animator. It was great to catch up with him again after all these years. I learned a lot about his journey and I'm sure his story will inspire others.

Stephanie Alvarado stops by THE VFX Club to tell her story. From Mexico to Canada she's walking her own path in the industry and creating great work at the same time. Welcome Stephanie we see you girl!

Ben Davis joins THE VFX Club this time around. He might be new in the industry but this young broth is ready to show what he's got! We welcome Ben to the Club!

On this episode of THE VFX Club Podcast we sit down with an amazing woman... Shannon Wiggins! She drops by to tell her own story and give advice to us on not only how to get work but how to stay employed! We need more women like her in the industry!

Audrea and Elsie bless the start of THE VFX Club Podcast Season 4! Both QUEENS are at A44 Games in New Zealand and navigating this business with the best of them. We can't wait to see what they and IFX does next!