For this weeks episode of The ACCESS:VFX Podcast we've gathered  recruiters and talent managers from the visual effects, animation, and games industries to tackle 15 killer career questions sent in via our community on social media. 

Joining Simon and Nene for our first 'ASK US ANYTHING' episode are:

Harriet Edge-Partington from Union Visual Effects,
Ollie Gilmour from Electric Theatre Collective,
HaZ Dulull Co-Founder of HaZimation,
Karley Bittner from Blue Zoo Animation Studio,
Celia Hunt, CGI Production Talent Manager from Aardman, 
and,
Ethan Clark, Talent Acquisition Manager at REALTIME

If you enjoyed this episode and would like YOUR burning career questions answered, then please email us at info@accessvfx.org and we'll have you covered on 'part two' of ASK US ANYTHING, coming soon...

Also, if you're interested in any of the opportunities discussed on this episode check out the links below:

HaZimation: https://hazimation.com/contact
Blue Zoo: https://careers.blue-zoo.co.uk/
Union: https://www.unionvfx.com/careers/ (blowing up soon!)
Realtime: https://careers.realtimeuk.com/
Aardman: https://jobs.aardman.com/vacancies/
ETC: https://electrictheatre.tv/careers/

402: VFX & Animation Recruiters - ASK US ANYTHING

The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back with another fantastic new episode.

Due to the pod's popularity outside of Framestore and considering the current post-pandemic and post-strike climate, along with the considerable number of individuals searching for career opportunities and guidance, we've decided to host a special double bill, recruitment special, featuring recruiters from all 8 of our global studios.

Our very special guests for part one are Lindsay Cowie, Nikunj Barot and Annie Barlow.

Annie, VFX Recruiter based in London started as a studio Runner in 2014, swiftly climbing the ranks within the Talent Team. With nearly 9 years of experience, she's been instrumental in recruiting top talent for Framestore.

Nikunj, Head of Recruitment in Mumbai came on board at the end of 2022, bringing a wealth of experience in e-learning and tech companies. Since joining, Nikunj has had a significant impact on the growth of our Mumbai studio team.

Lindsay, Senior Recruitment Manager for Framestore Melbourne brings a diverse background in recruitment and HR, having worked across academic institutions, nonprofits, and banks. She joined Framestore in the summer of '22, via Method Studios.

We hear about our guests routes into their individual recruitment roles at Framestore, discuss emerging trends in the talent marketplace across London, Melbourne and Mumbai, and the opportunities they are actively recruiting for! 

Expect lots of advice of how to create a showreel that gets noticed, designing a clear CV or resume, highly valued skills and qualities, plus some 'golden nuggets' of careers advice. We also discuss topics that include 'CV versus LinkedIn', 'degree versus self-taught', and whether our guests can identify an application crafted by ChatGPT.

Episode 42 - Part 1: Talent & Recruitment Special

The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back with another fantastic two-part episode this week.

Due to the pod's popularity outside of Framestore and considering the current post-pandemic and post-strike climate, along with the considerable number of individuals searching for career opportunities and guidance, we've decided to host a special double bill, recruitment special, featuring recruiters from all 8 of our global studios.

Our very special guests for part two are Kathleen Rufallo, Julia Marrone and Margot Ingrassia.

Kathleen, US Recruitment Manager based in Texas, has been at Framestore since 2012, coming up via production and crewing, and now lead recruiter for all 3 of our studios in the US, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. 

Julia, Head of Recruitment Canada, has been with us since the Fall of 2022, having spent most of her recruitment career with brands such as PWC, IBM and other household names. 

Margot, Montreal based Recruiter, has been with Framestore since 2012, having worked for The Focus previously and a range of other tech and IT recruitment roles.

We hear about our guests routes into their individual recruitment roles at Framestore, discuss emerging trends in the talent marketplace across the USA and Canada, and the opportunities they are actively recruiting for!

This is a great continuation on part one where we tackle AI, inclusion and diversity and a whole host of career advice gems essential for those seeking opportunities at Framestore or within the VFX industry at large!

Episode 42 - Part 2: Talent & Recruitment Special

For this weeks episode of The ACCESS:VFX Podcast we've gathered recruiters and talent managers from the visual effects, animation, and games industries to tackle over 90 killer career questions sent in via our community on social media.

Joining Simon and Nene for our second 'ASK US ANYTHING' episode are 5 recruiters and talent managers, namely…

Ellie Algar, Recruitment Manager for Framestore,
Joe Duffy, Global Talent Acquisition Lead for Jellyfish Pictures,
Chloe Hardy, Talent Partner at Foundry,
Paul Wilkes, Talent & Recruitment Consultant at PXL Talent, 
and,
Tiffany Feeney, Global Executive Headhunter & Recruiter at Talent Outpost

Also, if you're interested in any of the opportunities discussed on this episode check out the links below:

Jellyfish Pictures: jellyfishpictures.com/join-us
Framestore: framestore.com/careers
Foundry: foundry.com/careers
PXL Talent: app.loxo.co/pxl-talent
Talent Outpost: talent-outpost.com/talent-services

404: VFX & Animation Recruiters - ASK US ANYTHING, Part 2

The ACCESS: VFX Podcast is back with a new season where we're exploring VFX and Animation roles beyond Film and TV, exploring adjacent industries such as Legal, Fashion, and Architectural Visualisation.

With the current challenges in our industry, we know many people are looking for new opportunities, and this season is all about showcasing unexpected but exciting career paths.

In this episode, we’re joined by four incredible guests who are leading the charge at the intersection of fashion, digital innovation, and immersive technology:

Costas Kazantzis – Lead Creative Technologist at the Fashion Innovation Agency, London College of Fashion
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/costaskazantzis/
Website: https://costaskazantzis.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/costas-kazantzis/
Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/costaskazantzis

Damara Yolanda Inglês – Creative Director of Fashion Media and Interactive Virtual Experiences
Instagram: @damara_in_ctrl

Dajeong Dada – Sustainable Fashion Designer, Researcher, and Founder of Disrupt Attire Design Art 
Instagram: @da.dajeong
Website: dadajeong.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dadajeong

Rebekah Guo – Specialist Technician/Associate Lecturer atUniversity of the Arts London
Instagram: @Unumstudio 

If you’ve ever wondered how your skills in VFX and animation could translate into an industry as creative and fast-moving as fashion, this episode is for you!

Bringing the Sass & Getting 'Phygital' - VFX in Fashion

The ACCESS:VFX Podcast is back with a brand-new season, and this time we’re venturing beyond the world of Film and TV. In response to the evolving challenges in our industry, we’re exploring new creative frontiers and unexpected career paths in adjacent industries such as Legal, Fashion, and Architectural Visualisation. It’s a season dedicated to possibility, where VFX skills open doors in places you might not expect.

In our latest episode, we’re shining a light on the world of Architectural Visualisation, or 'ArchViz', a space where storytelling meets structure and imagination becomes immersive environments. This is where visual effects and design intersect, transforming how we experience the built environment.

Joining us for this conversation are four creatives who are pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling in architecture and beyond. We’re thrilled to welcome Sam O’Hare, a Director and VFX Supervisor based in New York City; Mike “Chappers” Chapman, Creative Director at Electric Theatre Collective; Christiaan Klaassen, Senior Partner and Creative Director at DBOX; and Lautaro Vogel, Visualisation Director at Somewhere, part of the Uniform Group.

Together, we explore how backgrounds in VFX can translate beautifully into architecture and design, and how these disciplines overlap in exciting ways. From career pivots and redefining creative collaboration, to navigating cutting-edge technology and forecasting what’s next for the industry, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

So whether you’re listening from your studio, your home office, or somewhere surrounded by blueprints, models, or renders, sit back, relax, and join us as we explore the world of 'ArchViz' through the lens of VFX.

Also, check out Sam's work at oovfx.com, Chappers at electrictheatre.tv, Christiaan at dbox.com and Lautaro at wearesomewhere.net, uniform.net, and for any VFX freelancers interested in collaborating, please get in touch at jobs@wearesomwhere.net

From Pixels to Plans - Why 'ArchViz' is the VFX Artist's Secret Career Hack

A learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore! 

Every two-weeks we present a conversation in two halves!

Part one - the Framestore Podcast Dailies! Each week we invite a guest to our regular ‘dailies’ session. Set questions designed to find out what makes our guests tick, what they do at our studio, their career journey so far and all manner of advice, tips and tricks. 

For our second portion, arriving later that week, we hand the reins over to a guest co-host, a member of our global community who stands to learn a lot from the experience who engages our special guest into a deeper dive conversation. Arguably a more technical discussion depending on who we have on the pod.

Also, check out 'The Framestore Dailies' Spotify playlist, where each guest and co-host share two tracks from their most loved 'music-to-work-to' artist 🎧

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/56zMyRAPF0a9qjhZTV3pLZ?si=de24b54848b04155

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

New tracks tagged #VFXJobs