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.
Lured to Australia by George Miller's 'Furiosa', DNEG Sydney is up and running and plans training programs for later this year.
After Alaric McAusland signalled his departure from the Australian Directors' Guild at the end of last month, DNEG has officially announced it has hired the executive as managing director of its new Sydney studio.
New South Wales may house the most production of any state in Australia but the lines of communication are still well and truly open between the industry and the state's screen agency, according to Screen NSW head Kyas Hepworth.
Visual effects giant DNEG is opening a Sydney studio and is set to lead the visual effects for George Miller's upcoming 'Furiosa'.