LONDON — Animation and visual effects company Axis Studios (axisstudiosgroup.com) has appointed Rose Hancock executive producer within its VFX division. In her new role, Hancock will work closely with director of VFX Nick Drew, VFX managing director Nerys Davies and creative supervisor Simon Carr, leveraging her experience to grow close creative partnerships with clients worldwide.
Hancock has an expansive background, with 18 years of industry experience, having worked for Dneg, Nviz and The Third Floor. She extended her VFX career internationally through work with Rhythm and Hues Studios in Mumbai, India. Hancock’s career includes contributions to King Arthur and the Knights of the Roundtable, The Midnight Sky and the upcoming action/thriller The Crow.
“I simply love making things happen,” states Hancock. “The collaborative nature of VFX is immensely inspiring, and there are endless opportunities for exploration and growth at Axis Studios. The team is aligned and constantly improving and evolving. We have some amazing shows in the pipeline, and I look forward to collaborating and fostering relationships with our creative teams and clients. I'm excited to see where this will lead us, and proud to be a part of Axis’ continued growth.”
“We’re delighted that Rose has joined the Axis team,” adds executive producer, Nick Drew. “Rose’s industry reputation and wealth of experience will prove huge assets as we continue to widen the studios’ VFX offering. These are tough times for the UK VFX industry but the future is very bright, and having Rose on board aiding us to prepare for that future is very exciting.”