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