LONDON — MPC Episodic (mpcepisodic.com), Moving Picture Company’s dedicated visual effects division for television and streaming, has hired Sheila Wickens and Rory Knight-Jones. Wickens is a former VFX supervisor with Dneg, and will serve in a similar role at MPC Episodic. Knight-Jones was formerly a VFX producer with Milk VFX, and will hold the same role here. Both are MPC alumni and bring credits that include work on Doctor Who,
Big Little Lies,
Harlots and
The Old Guard.
Photo (L-R): Wickens and Knight-Jones
MPC’s episodic division launched in January of 2020 and has quickly expanded from its headquarters in London, to Berlin, Bangalore and Los Angeles. They have worked with clients that include BBC Studios, Apple TV Plus, Amazon Studios, Sky Studios and HBO.
“I’m very happy to be back with MPC and joining MPC Episodic in what is an especially exciting and interesting time for the world of television and streaming,” says Wickens. “We can’t wait to share the projects we’re working on with the world.”
Tom Williams, managing director at MPC Episodic, adds, “It’s an exciting time for us as we continue to strengthen our team in key areas, whilst working closely with our clients on amazing projects, and there’s more news to come as we further expand our team.”