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d919f27d-24b6-462d-b883-e1365dc9076f < Back Theo Demiris VFX Supervisor With an incredible, creative eye for detail, a calm disposition and excellent technical ability Theo is a brilliant and charismatic VFX Supervisor. His ability to connect and understand the filmmakers’ vision is second to none which is only enhanced by his creative flare. With a background in CG and FX, Theo understands the nuance and subtleties required to make VFX look stunning, which (for me) was demonstrated beautifully in Matteo Garrone’s stunning portrayal of Pinocchio (Hanway Films). View CV IMDB Previous Next

Meet the VFX Producer - Roma Van Den Bergh Meet the VFX Producer - Roma Van Den Bergh VFX Producer, Roma Van Den Bergh, tells us her journey from a runner at the Jim Henson Creature Shop to her most recent contribution as VFX Producer on the second season of ‘Foundation’. How did you get into VFX? After film school my first job was a runner at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. It was an amazingly creative place to work and it sparked my love of exploring ways to make the unimaginable come to life. I worked my way up to Head of Production but then took the leap into digital effects and never looked back. What gets you out of the bed in the morning? Working out how we can get that little piece of magic onto the screen within the timeframe and budgetary constraints without sacrificing any quality. Conversely, the same inspiration is also what keeps me up at night! What’s your favourite part of the job? I love my job! We are lucky in VFX that we are on a show from pre-production, shoot, post through to the grade. We take the journey with the Director and it's awe inspiring to see their vision develop and come to life. Looking back at all the films/projects you’ve made, what lessons have you learned? I’ve learned that no matter how hard the situation, there is always a solution. You just have to open your eyes to what’s possible rather than only be concerned about what’s probable. Most valuable skill? Keeping calm, humour and remembering the united goal is to make the film the best that it can be. Favourite memory of working on Foundation 2? For the shoot: Working with our fantastic team on the wonderful locations and the sets. For the post: David Goyer’s joy of seeing a creature or FX for the first time and knowing it was exactly how he’d envisioned it. Do you think the VFX industry has evolved during the pandemic or in recent years? How? VFX by its nature lends itself to remote working. However, I worry that with the reluctance to go back into the workplace both in the facilities and on the production side we are losing the valuable interaction where people can work out challenges beyond the pressure of a meeting or zoom room. This is particularly true for junior artists. Cross pollination over a coffee or a pint at the pub after work allows for cohesion in a team which in turn promotes creativity. What is your view of the UK VFX industry currently, and do you think there are any changes on the horizon for the sector? VFX by its nature is at the forefront of change. UK companies are actively developing their pipelines to explore the cutting-edge combination of LED Volume, Motion Capture, and Unreal Engine rendering. AI and what it can achieve is at a defining moment for Actors and Writers. For VFX, AI is part of our toolkit. We have to embrace it and the enormous changes that it will inevitably bring to our sector both in filming and post. You have been part of the VFX and Post Talent Agency since its birth? Why did you join initially and why are you still part of it after almost three years? VPTA is all about Harriet Donington. Unlike most Agents Harriet has had years of first-hand experience working directly in the field both vendor and client side. She is acutely aware of the stresses of production and the personalities involved in each project. Consequently, when she puts someone forward for a position, she has absolute certainty that her client is the right fit both for the project and the studio. As a result, the studios trust her judgement which in turn provides her clients the confidence to hit the ground running. Harriet absolutely optimises the phrase ‘nurturing talent’. She is also an incredibly nice and generous person with her time and energy which makes each one of her clients feel special.

c5efc81a-2f99-4850-a4e6-8385ecc88e11 < Back Eve Bolotova Lead Data Wrangler / VFX Scanning & Virtual Production Technician Eve is a brilliant VFX Supervisor in the making. Starting her VFX career working as a DIT on short films, evolving quickly to TV drama. Eve then went onto work as a camera department Data Wrangler on the Netflix reality TV show Million Pound Menu, and the Nickelodeon animated TV series Becca’s Bunch. The latter inspired her next move, to become a Junior 2D Compositor in animated TV series. Eve loves being on set and is fascinated by the VFX process. She has a great eye for detail and her VFX knowledge is evolving on a daily basis. Eve would make a fantastic VFX On-Set PA or Junior Data Wrangler. Eve is fluent in Russian and English, with conversational in Mandarin Chinese. View CV IMDB Previous Next

4db92f74-5287-49d5-b2c5-9c24c35e915e < Back Ozlem Siva Post Production Supervisor / Jr Post Producer Bursting with energy, knowledge and an incredible work ethic Oz is a phenomenal emerging Post Producer. Starting her career in the DI grading suite Oz has worked as an Online Editor, Filmlight Product Specialist (Trainer), VFX Coordinator, ADR Coordinator, and Post Production Supervisor. Combining this incredible experience, with her innate ability to problem solve, manage teams, and oversee complex demands and challenges; Oz is a rising star with a brilliant future ahead of her. View CV IMDB Previous Next

- PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 (Warner Bros.) - FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH (Skydance) - FOUNDATION S2 (Skydance) - JINGLE JANGLE (Netflix) < Back Roma O'Connor VFX Producer Roma is a dynamic, experienced, smart, creative VFX Producerand a well-respected member of the VFX community. Her can-do,positive attitude is a steadfast driving force, which has deliverednumerous films and TV series. Roma has a vast technicalknowledge and is well versed in VFX rebates and finances, seeingit first hand from both the facility and production side. Prior tobecoming a VFX Producer Roma was Head of Production and Executive Producer atPixomondo, The Mill and Rainmaker. Back in the day thisincredible trailblazer was also Head of Production at the JimHenson Creature Shop. View CV IMDB

736e1599-0d61-4d52-9ec9-3d93b5b252dd < Back Jorge Cañada Escorihuela VFX Supervisor Highly skilled at recognising visual potentialities and communicating creative, innovative and well considered best solutions. Jorge has forged an imaginative, dynamic and diverse profile including his on-set work on The Crown, supervising the sci-fi series The OA and consulting on Ridley Scott’s Napoleon. Fearless of creative challenges, Jorge showcased his incredible skills supervising and producing the surreal ‘Hero Beau Sequence’ on Ari Aster’s Beau is Afraid. Collaborative, dedicated, diplomatic; Jorge ensures the creative vision is achieved. View CV IMDB Previous Next

c9256b18-1266-4e25-9e24-b2136a9592e3 < Back Andy Hague Editor & VFX Editor A highly experienced VFX Editor and emerging Editor, Andy is creative, technical, versatile and a brilliant talent. With credits spanning HETV, documentaries, and film, he has built a first-class reputation. With a calm, solution focused approach, Andy consistently demonstrates an ability to marry technical precision with a strong story telling instinct. We predict a bright future. View CV IMDB Previous Next

9713cb48-8e9b-4110-8dc6-3ac77ecb6e35 < Back Dan McIntosh VFX Editor Dan is a disciplined and organised VFX Editor who has worked across film and TV. He brings with him a wealth of experience and a bespoke (FileMaker) VFX editing database, which feeds into the VFX pipeline. A master of Avid and with a BA Honors in Animation, Dan is well placed to wrangle even the most complex and demanding productions. Not only is Dan hugely talented, he’s eclectic, diligent, smart and wholly passionate about what he does. View CV IMDB Previous Next

a4b8e10a-bed7-4df0-8f35-c0af07a5cc21 < Back Cory McCrum Co / Post Producer / Consultant Cory is a post-production veteran working across film and HETV. With decades of experience Cory has been involved in every aspect of post, and actively participated on the front line as the industry has evolved. Starting her career in VFX and then moving into Editorial, Cory has enjoyed several stints as a Studio Post Executive but her true calling has been as a Post Producer. Experienced, fearless, and wholly passionate about her work, Cory will fight for the best results possible, whilst navigating and managing every aspect of post. Resourceful, collaborative, kind-hearted and an all-round fabulous human being. View CV IMDB Previous Next

1b07aa1d-e760-4215-8d4e-843b4c3b49c5 < Back Taylor Tulip-Close VFX Supervisor After spending 15+ years working as a Lead Data Wrangler and On-Set Supervisor it was a natural trajectory for Taylor to step into the role as VFX Supervisor. Starting his career as a Stills Photographer on the Harry Potter franchise, he quickly transitioned into the role of Data Wrangler. Taylor has worked with some of the best VFX crews on an array of blockbusters and HETV series gaining invaluable skills and experience. Having more than earned his stripes Taylor stepped up to the role of Overall VFX Supervisor on the Mike Myers series, The Pentaverate for Netflix. Taylor is an energetic, pragmatic, and hardworking talent with a great eye for detail and phenomenal production experience. Taylor has dual UK and Canadian citizenship and is happy to travel. View CV IMDB Previous Next