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From VFX artist to producer: Neil Scholes' journey to co-founding his own independent film production company

Independent filmmaker and VFX director Neil Scholes shares his journey from commercial work to creating original IP, founding Bloodaxe Studios, and building the ambitious Supervoid franchise. He reveals how embracing generalist skills, micro-budget experimentation, and cloud rendering empowered him to compete on a global scale.

Dec 18, 20257 min read

Featured Artist: Guilherme Casagrandi VFX Artist

Guilherme Casagrandi is a seasoned VFX Technical Director and Pipeline TD, and the founder of HardcoreFX, a visual effects studio based in São Paulo, Brazil. Guilherme has contributed to several high-profile projects in the film and television industry.

Aug 13, 20258 min read

Houdini FX Artist Ricardo Leon

Explore the story behind our featured artist Ricardo Leon, whose blend of Houdini FX, grooming, and Unreal Engine brings cinematic ideas to life.

Feb 28, 20251 min read