More Than Pixels: A Friendship's Guide to a Long Career in VFX

Join two VFX industry veterans, a CEO/VFX Supervisor of Alps Studios and an Dneg FX Supervisor, as they reflect on their decades-long friendship forged while working at Iloura and Method in Australia. Going beyond the technical aspects of visual effects, this intimate conversation explores the personal journeys behind two successful careers

Through a live, unscripted interview format, the friends will share stories of navigating professional challenges, building a global network, and balancing career aspirations with family life. They’ll discuss the critical role that a strong, supportive peer network plays in a high-pressure industry, and how maintaining a “human pipeline” of connection and trust has shaped their professional paths.

This unique talk offers a refreshing perspective on the VFX world, focusing on the power of collaboration, mentorship, and lifelong friendship. It’s a story of how the most important tools in a creative career are often not found in a software library, but in the relationships you build along the way.