In addition to developing and leading the 3DDMP and Environments MPC Academy, I was responsible for recruiting its participants. I conducted university visits and promotional webinars to identify and attract emerging artists, introducing them to the opportunities available through the program.

I personally interviewed applicants, evaluated their portfolios, and selected candidates for consideration. Final recommendations were then presented to the Heads of Department for approval, ensuring that each cohort comprised talented, motivated artists ready to succeed in a professional studio environment.

In the MPC Academy, my goal was to create a studio-simulated training experince where each artist works on their own shots and assets, following real production workflows with daily reviews and rounds.  At the end of the program, the artists’ work was compiled into a demo reel showcasing their work.

The reel was reviewed by 38 VFX professionals from 15 major studios, including ILM, Weta Digital, Fuel FX, Imagine Engine and Walt Disney. Every reviewer said they would interview these artists, confirming the Academy’s success in preparing them for junior-level roles in the industry.