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The Balloon Sword was my first experiment in AI-driven filmmaking. Watch the film in 4K on YouTube. Rather than spending months studying tools and tutorials, I wanted to learn by building something tangible. This short film was created over a few evenings after work and a weekend of exploration, allowing me to test ideas, workflows, and the current capabilities of AI within a small, manageable project. The story itself is intentionally simple. It follows a three-act structure

Our second annual VES International Women’s Day celebration brought together artists, leaders, and industry professionals for an evening of meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and community connection. Hosted in Vancouver, the event featured an outstanding panel of speakers, including Naomi Stopa, Amy James-Wang, Elizabeth (Liz) Bernard, Danielle Norgate, and Taisa C. Monteiro, with Kelsy Wittmann serving as moderator. The discussion explored the role of mentorship,

VES On-Set VFX Supervisor Boot Camp Recap This weekend, VES Vancouver held its first On-Set VFX Supervisor Boot Camp, focused on practical, hands-on learning for visual effects professionals. The event covered key topics including on-set supervision, camera workflows, VFX data collection, and interdepartmental collaboration. The session was led by a team of experienced professionals: Edward Douglas – Producer & VFX Supervisor Farhad Mohasseb – VFX Supervisor Benjamin Galloway

Honored to be one of the guest speakers at the 2025 Chinese Film Week Summit Forum, held in Vancouver during the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). The event brought together professionals from both the Chinese and Canadian film industries to discuss collaboration opportunities across co-productions, education, talent development, and new technologies. I shared how education and innovation can help bridge creative communities between China and Canada. It was a valu

On the evening of August 13, VES members and guests gathered at Rouge Wet Kitchen @ Bar for the VES SIGGRAPH 2025 Celebration. The event brought together artists, supervisors, and professionals from around the world for an evening of conversation, reconnection, and celebration. With a full house and great energy, it was a chance to reflect on our shared work and the diversity of the global VFX community. Special thanks to the VES Global Team for continued support, and to the

I recently wrapped up an incredible professional development course Production for Animation and VFX. This course gave me a renewed sense of clarity and direction. It challenged my assumptions, sharpened my communication, and most importantly, strengthened my leadership and teamwork skills qualities I know will serve me well moving forward.

Thank you to the Centre for Digital Media (CDM) for the opportunity to speak with students in the Master of Digital Media program. The session focused on visual effects as a creative and technical field, and how career development in this industry often involves continuous learning, collaboration, and adaptation. During the talk, I shared some behind-the-scenes insights from my work in feature films and animation, along with tips on navigating job transitions, understanding p

In May, VES Vancouver hosted a Pub Night that brought together members of the local VFX and animation community for a casual evening of conversation and connection. Held in a relaxed setting, the event offered a chance for professionals from across the industry to catch up, exchange ideas, and meet new faces.

This weekend, VES Vancouver held its first On-Set VFX Supervisor Boot Camp, focused on practical, hands-on learning for visual effects professionals. The event covered key topics including on-set supervision, camera workflows, VFX data collection, and interdepartmental collaboration. VES Vancouver recently visited Pixomondo’s Virtual Production Stage at Fort Langley Airport, hosted by the team at PXO and their Clara division. The tour offered members a first hand look at LED

I had the pleasure of meeting with VES members in China and visiting Showplus, a studio specializing in virtual production and xR technologies. One highlight was seeing professor and director Gordan’s upcoming series : one of the first fully virtual production dramas in China. Truly impressive work! Also visited Beijing Film Academy, where we explored potential opportunities for academic exchange and collaboration. It's exciting to see how education and industry can come toge

I had the opportunity to lead a guided walkthrough of Vancouver Film School’s film studio for a group of students aged 10 to 16, along with their parents. I introduced them to the basics of visual effects production, demonstrating how green screen footage is captured and how digital environments are created to bring cinematic scenes to life. In the second half of the session, I gave a talk on the film and animation industry — covering production workflows, career development,

On a warm Sunday evening, I hosted a Chinese VFX & Game Meetup in Vancouver, a casual gathering of artists, students, and professionals working across film, animation, and game production. The event brought together over 30 participants from different studios and schools, creating a space to share career experiences, talk about ongoing projects, and connect with others in the Chinese-speaking creative community. From recent job changes to upcoming productions, everyone had so