Experienced in managing, supervising, and creating Digital Matte Paintings (DMP) and environments within the UK Visual Effects (VFX) Film Industry, with a substantial record of contributions to over 50 feature films and television shows.
As a seasoned department head, adept at leading teams of up to 70 professionals, focused on producing exceptional visuals and driving team success. Committed to leveraging extensive expertise to mentor and guide large teams towards achieving outstanding results. Actively engaged in continuous professional development, striving to advance skills and adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape of VFX.
Passionate about filmmaking and editing, independently directing and editing short films and animations with an eagerness to further develop these skills beyond the traditional confines of VFX.
DMP artist on a number of commercials, film and TV projects, including:
"The Gilded Age" - BeloFx
"KFC- Believe in Chicken 2" - Black Kite Studios
"TPU" Pixomondo
"Land Rover Discovery" - Ewanme Productions
"Samsung phone" Black Kite Studios
"Grand Slam" - Electric theater Collective
Manged a team of 15 UK and France based Environment artists. Increased department size (from 4) and implemented much-needed change to legacy workflows and practises, working closely with all other VFX department heads. Supervised Environment creative output, and contributed digital matte paintings for various projects, including:
Created Digital Matte Paintings for Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' Feature film, for in-house client production team at Twickenham studios.
Managed a team of approx. 70 Environment staff. Grew and established new working practises and methodologies. Handled all department staff issues; Hiring, deployment and managing of artists. Oversaw training and upskilling. Projects included:
As Head of Department in Film division, oversaw training, professional growth and creative output of approx. 20 DMP artists in London and Montreal Offices. Worked closely with Management to build a larger, unified 'Environment Department' to meet growing demands of film work. Also supervised the DMP and Environment output for the newly formed Episodic TV and Commercials division. Projects included: