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Part 2: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produced-by/episodes/Beyond-the-Frame-Where-VFX-Passion-Fuels-an-Eternal-Creative-Fire--41-Marco-Gifuni-e2f0tb7 Beyond the Frame: Where VFX Passion Fuels an Eternal Creative Fire | #41: Marco Gifuni London's own Marco Gifuni isn't just a 3D generalist and character designer, he's a veteran storyteller with 20 years of breathing life into pixels and c...

Megan Marie Grant is a captivating freelance true crime writer, drawn to the darkness and driven to understand the twisted minds behind shocking crimes. Her journey began with a true-crime blog, fueled by travels across America that ignited her passion for the chilling realities hidden in plain sight. A diagnosed ADHD didn't deter her. Megan tackled the murky world of true crime with unwavering de...

With over seven years of experience traversing the globe, award-winning creative director Marc 0h is a seasoned navigator of the brand and content landscape. He has steered campaigns for a constellation of A-list celebrities, Oscar-nominated talent and multinational brands, consistently bringing their visions to life with impactful and functional content. Marc's expertise transcends mere direction...

NFL aficionado (& self proclaimed nerd) Reece Beale, with over 6 years of industry experience, has traversed continents capturing the sport's electric pulse. From regular season clashes in London & Germany, to documenting Europe's burgeoning NFL Academy, he's taken his lens across the globe. Reece though, isn't just a camera operator; he's a storyteller, wielding both the camera and editing tools...

Balancing the artistic and the managerial, Elena Cabal Rodríguez thrives as a Junior Manager at Eaves Music Group and the creator of the dynamic social media project "Live vs Live." She brings versatility and dynamism to her role, wielding expertise in artists development, creative strategy and administrative support. Creativity, initiative and determination are her guiding principles, evident in...

In this second installment of our conversation, we'll unravel the fascinating details of Fernando's remarkable journey from Brazil to Canada and ultimately to London. You'll gain invaluable insights into his career and personal philosophies, all infused with his infectious positive energy and enriching anecdotes. Part 1:⁠ Birth of an Adventurous Dream Career in VFX⁠ | #35: Fernando Brandão de Brag...

Fernando Brandão de Braga is a versatile artist with a rich portfolio of storytelling experiences spanning over a decade, who has traversed diverse mediums, including photography and art history, to cultivate a remarkable visual expertise. This proficiency has enabled him to collaborate on an array of captivating projects, including feature films, television series, and commercials. In recent year...

Andreas Gregoras is a recent BA Film graduate with an insatiable passion for filmmaking, ready to embrace the cinematic world. His expertise in directing, photography, and editing shines through his portfolio of short-form narrative and documentary projects. Andreas also runs an online store showcasing his captivating still photography and has lived in three countries (Cyprus, UK and UAE), enrichi...

Mahmoud Salah is a lead modeller and creature artist with a passion for bringing characters to life. With a background in post-production as a generalist 3D artist and a knack for character modeling and design, Mahmoud's artistic prowess has taken him from his birthplace in Cairo, Egypt, to the vibrant creative hub of Montreal, Canada. Join us as he shares his experiences working on captivating TV...

Mayj Amilano is a Technical Director for 3D animation, VFX, and game development with an extensive background in tooling, creature/character rigging and CFX. Mayj also possesses comprehensive experience in feature film, pre-/post-production as well as supervision and management. Tune in to discover more about the world of animation as well as VFX, get inspired by Mayj’s journey that led him from t...

Janie Dang is a creative and collaborative 3D Animator with over a year’s experience in the animation industry and a BA with 1st Class Honours in 3D Animation and Games. Successful in completing fun gameplay animations and storytelling shots for various projects, Janie’s aim is to bring forth appealing and quality animations, and be considerate of feedback to improve the believability of her anima...

Shakeelah Archibald is a ScreenSkills film art trainee with experience working in the TV and film industry. With her firm interest in the art, props, set dec and SFX department, she came from the amazing grassroots filmmakers Fully Focused Productions, shortly after that she joined Film London and did some preliminary vocational training on Set Ready. She is also a BAFTA bursary recipient and a me...

Shakeelah Archibald is a ScreenSkills film art trainee with experience working in the TV and film industry. With her firm interest in the art, props, set dec and SFX department, she came from the amazing grassroots filmmakers Fully Focused Productions, shortly after that she joined Film London and did some preliminary vocational training on Set Ready. She is also a BAFTA bursary recipient and a me...

Neha Lalani is a film graduate from Dubai, currently working as a digital experience associate at Informa Connect Middle East. Although Neha is of Pakistani descent, she has lived her entire life in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where she grew up and found her love of films. This passion was ignited after watching Steven Spielberg’s The Adventures of Tintin and persisted since then. Neha decided to...

Neha Lalani is a film graduate from Dubai, currently working as a digital experience associate at Informa Connect Middle East. Although Neha is of Pakistani descent, she has lived her entire life in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where she grew up and found her love of films. This passion was ignited after watching Steven Spielberg’s The Adventures of Tintin and persisted since then. Neha decided to...

Fatma Rikabi Sukari is an animation artist and VFX production coordinator based in London, currently employed with Scanline VFX. Half Romanian, half Syrian, Fatma grew up in these two countries and developed an interest in animation from a young age. They learned animation in order to study it at a university in London, which they successfully completed. However, they encountered some challenges a...

Fatma Rikabi Sukari is an animation artist and VFX production coordinator based in London, currently employed with Scanline VFX. Half Romanian, half Syrian, Fatma grew up in these two countries and developed an interest in animation from a young age. They learned animation in order to study it at a university in London, which they successfully completed. However, they encountered some challenges a...

Íris Santos and Connor McCoy are a couple of London based 3D artists, working in different industries but both contributing towards something bigger. Originally from Portugal, Íris is a 3D artist with experience in graphic design, games industry and freelance 3D work for NFT projects. Currently employed in the automotive industry at Wayve, bringing autonomous driving to a new level, she’s working...

Íris Santos and Connor McCoy are a couple of London based 3D artists, working in different industries but both contributing towards something bigger. Originally from Portugal, Íris is a 3D artist with experience in graphic design, games industry and freelance 3D work for NFT projects. Currently employed in the automotive industry at Wayve, bringing autonomous driving to a new level, she’s working...

Nathan Stobbs is a London based VFX artist specialising in compositing, currently working at VFX studio REALTIME. Since he first experimented with stop-motion animation and became fascinated by visual effects in movies, Nathan has been interested in this area. He enrolled in a VFX course at a university in London, where he helped with a number of projects of film students that even won several awa...

Nathan Stobbs is a London based VFX artist specialising in compositing, currently working at VFX studio REALTIME. Since he first experimented with stop-motion animation and became fascinated by visual effects in movies, Nathan has been interested in this area. He enrolled in a VFX course at a university in London, where he helped with a number of projects of film students that even won several awa...

George Lolov is a freelance filmmaker from London who currently works as a filmmaker and VFX artist with the goal of becoming a director. Born and raised in Bulgaria, he moved to London to attend university and pursue his passion for film. He explored various roles and projects before focusing on screenwriting in his final year to hone his storytelling skills in preparation for a future in directi...

George Lolov is a freelance filmmaker from London who currently works as a filmmaker and VFX artist with the goal of becoming a director. Born and raised in Bulgaria, he moved to London to attend university and pursue his passion for film. He explored various roles and projects before focusing on screenwriting in his final year to hone his storytelling skills in preparation for a future in directi...

Jad Deeb is a real-time technical artist and programmer with a strong knowledge of Unreal Engine and Houdini, currently working as a senior technical artist at London based game studio Omeda Studios. Born in Lebanon, Jad moved to the UK a few years ago looking for a better life and opportunities after his native country began experiencing a crisis. It allowed him to pursue his passion for gaming a...

Jad Deeb is a real-time technical artist and programmer with a strong knowledge of Unreal Engine and Houdini, currently working as a senior technical artist at London based game studio Omeda Studios. Born in Lebanon, Jad moved to the UK a few years ago looking for a better life and opportunities after his native country began experiencing a crisis. It allowed him to pursue his passion for gaming a...