LONDON — The VFX & Post Talent Agency (www.thevfxandposttalentagency.com), which launched at the end of 2020, recently welcomed six individuals to its roster of VFX and post production talent. The signings are a result of increasing demand for VFX and post talent, with company founder Harriet Donington noting strong signs of economic recovery following the suspension of production in the wake of the pandemic.
Photo, Top (L-R): Coren, Mac and Edwards.
The new additions include VFX supervisors Stephen Coren (Discovery of Witches S2, Bad Wolf/Sky) and James Mac (Ted Lasso, Apple TV+/Warner Bros) and VFX producers Kayley Edwards (Rocketman, Paramount Pictures), Lucinda Keeler (The First Ladies, Lionsgate/Showtime), Jakub Chilczuk (The Wheel of Time, Amazon/Sony Pictures TV) and Gin Godden (Britannia S3, Sky).
Stephen Coren is a highly experienced VFX supervisor who has worked on a wide range of platforms. He started his career as a 3D artist, working for many leading VFX vendors around the world, and ran a boutique facility that delivered VFX for hundreds of commercials.
James Mac started his career as a Flame artist, where he learned the mechanics of how VFX shots and sequences work. He has collaborated with some of the world’s leading commercial and music directors, and has worked both in-house and on the production side as a VFX supervisor and digital artist. His credits span film, TV, commercials and pop promos.
Kayley Edwards started her career as a VFX PA on the Harry Potter franchise and has risen through the ranks to become a VFX producer. With over 10 years of production experience, she is well versed in the demands and nuances of complex shoots. Her career includes time at Proof.
Photo (L-R): Keeler, Chilczuk and Godden
Lucinda Keeler started her career as a data operator at Framestore and was soon promoted to in-house VFX coordinator, lighting department manager and finally a VFX producer. She got her break production side as the senior VFX coordinator on Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.
Jakub Chilczuk’s background spans post production and short-form commercials. He stepped up to the role of production side VFX producer on the TV series Black Mirror (Netflix).
Gin Godden’s career evolved from event management, producing music videos and animation to becoming a VFX producer for commercials, interactive and experiential projects. She was the VFX production manager on S3 of Britannia (Sky), and was later promoted to VFX producer.