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 studio in London celebrated for its innovative work across advertising, film, and immersive media.

...and Lucy Cooper – Managing Director at Union Visual Effects, a powerhouse studio known for delivering award-winning VFX for film and television.

Join Nene and Simon as they delve into the incredible journeys of these inspiring leaders, unpack their unique perspectives, and celebrate their contributions to the industry. 

Check out more about the studios and organisation mentioned in this episode, namely:

Animated Women UK: animatedwomenuk.com
Union VFX: unionvfx.com
Unit: unit.tv/
Chocolate Tribe: chocolatetribe.co.za

412: Leadership Special

In partnership with UK Screen Alliance and AnimationUK we reveal a major new report on Inclusion & Diversity in UK VFX, animation & post-production sectors highlighting unsung progress + areas for improvement. This podcast discusses why the survey was needed, and what the resulting actions are.

With:
Simon Devereux, Founder of ACCESS:VFX @ The Mill
Neil Hatton, CEO UK Screen Alliance

Hosted & recorded by Tom Box, Non-Exec Director of ACCESS:VFX

16: The Inclusion & Diversity Survey

Discussing inclusion, diversity, awareness and opportunity within the VFX, Animation & Games industries.

412: Leadership Special

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