Learn about different roles in VFX and animation!
We welcomed awesome speakers from across VFX and animation in the lead up to International Women’s Day! Thank you to Animated Women UK for nominating members to chat with us on their careers, the industry and everything inbetween…
Speakers:
⭐ Adele Khawli – Freelance Marketing and PR Specialist
⭐ Alessandra Tomassi – Senior Image & Colour Production Engineer at ILM
⭐ Jade Duncan-Knight – Pitch Manager at Blinkink
⭐ Lisa Graydon – Self-Employed Voice Actor
⭐ Lydia Bland – VFX Producer at Blazing Griffin
Hosted by Hayley Miller, Founder at World VFX Day
This engaging panel features industry professionals from diverse roles in VFX, animation, voiceover, and marketing. They share their career journeys, insights on industry resilience, and advice for newcomers navigating the dynamic entertainment landscape.
Key Topics
- Career paths in VFX, animation, voiceover, and marketing
- The impact of industry fluctuations and resilience strategies
- The importance of mentorship, training, and continuous learning
- Future trends including AI, new technologies, and industry merging
- Advice for newcomers and industry sustainability
Resources Referenced
- ScreenSkills Mentorship Scheme – https://www.screenskills.com
- Animated Women UK – https://animatedwomenuk.com
- Gravy for the Brain Voiceover Courses – https://www.gravyforthebrain.com
- VFX Apprentice Bootcamp – https://vfxapprentice.com
- Into Film Scotland Workshops – https://www.intofilm.org
- AccessVFX – https://www.accessvfx.org/
- Film & TV Charity – https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/
- Escape Studios – https://www.escapestudios.ac.uk/
Animated Women UK is made up of a supportive community, networking opportunities, career resources, and a platform for advocating diversity in the VFX & animation industries. A valuable asset for women in VFX & animation, fostering professional growth and positive change in the field.
You can join as a member for £30 per year!
We hope you enjoy the talk! Please feel free to connect with us via LinkedIn and ask any questions via the YouTube video comments section.