Women working at Australian screen and sound companies are being paid 14.1 per cent less average total remuneration than men, according to government data.
Visual effects producer Diana Giorgiutti, who had more than 40 years experience in the industry, died last week. The veteran has been remembered by friends and colleagues for her talent and pioneering work, as well as her warmth, calm, and positive leadership.
After four years with Industrial Light & Magic, Lara Hopkins is set to return to Framestore as head of studio in Melbourne.
Sydney-based VFX studio Fin Design + Effects has been acquired by investment firm Arenova Capital in a move that will partner it with Boston's Zero VFX and Toronto's Mavericks VFX.
“Listening to your team and always spending a moment to take on board what they have said before making decisions is important to achieve the best work,” - Oscar Knott, virtual production supervisor, on getting the best out a department.
Global visual effects giant DNEG, which recently opened a Sydney studio, has called on the NSW Government to reconsider proposed cuts to its screen funding programs, arguing it will have a "devastating" impact on the state's ability to attract production, stymie business and job growth, and ultimately result in talent leaving the state.
After opening in Vancouver in 2020, Fatbelly VFX has expanded to Brisbane with plans to focus on Australian projects and elevating women's careers.
The digital nature of visual effects means it is less likely to resist the influence of AI technology, but could increased efficiency come at the cost of traditional pathways into the industry? IF find outs how the Australian sector is approaching the tools available.