IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organisation specific. The IWD theme for 2024  is #InspireInclusion. When we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there’s a sense of belonging, relevance and empowerment. It’s with this theme in mind that Cinesite’s Chief HR Officer’s spoke to Broadcast Now about why Menopause needs con ..read more

Congratulations to our Immersive team! We’re excited to share that a handful of our amazing artists behind the Rembrandt seascape: Andrew McNamara, Sebastian Read, Andrew Kinnear & Sam Matthews were honoured with a VES Award at the 22nd Annual VES Awards Ceremony, which took place at the The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on February 21st. The VES Awards recognises outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation worldwide in film, animation, television, commercials and video games, and the VFX supervisors, VFX producers and artists who bring this work to life. We’re so plea ..read more

A visualisation Supervisor is responsible for leading the creative direction of the development of films & episodic shows up to and beyond the shoot. They are the Pre-Production creative project lead and one of the key contacts with the show’s production designer, director, VFX supervisor and producers. We caught up with Cinesite’s Head of Visualisation, Richard Clarke, to find out more about his career path and what is involved in helping clients tell their stories and realise their visions. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO DEDICATE YOUR WORKING LIFE TO VFX? I have had a love of cinema and science e ..read more

We are thrilled to announce our new visualisation division which will expand our previs, virtual production, techvis and postvis services, and will align with our concept and pipeline departments.  The team behind Cinesite VIS is led by Head of Visualisation Richard Clarke, who joins us from NVIZ where he was Head of Postvis. He brings his broad experience and creative flair to the newly created role thanks to his extensive history as a VFX Supervisor, CG Supervisor and CFX Supervisor across a diverse range of projects. Passionate about the role of visualisation, Richard says, “What we do ..read more

Cinesite proudly announces its historic collaboration with Walt Disney Animation Studios, marking the first studio to work on a Disney (animation) project outside of the studio. This partnership brings forth “Iwájú,” a six-part animated series exclusively premiering on Disney+ from Feb. 28, 2024. Set in futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, “Iwájú” unfolds the captivating coming-of-age journey of Tola and Kole, promising a fusion of tradition and futurism. Visual elements and technological advancements inspired by Lagos’s spirit add a unique touch to the series. Iwájú was directed by Ziki Nelson (directo ..read more

Cinesite and Roland Lane have partnered on the short film FORSAKEN, supported by Greenpeace, Frameless, Outernet & Arts Council England.  FORSAKEN highlights species extinction and debuted on giant immersive screens at Outernet, London, on January 11th. Scientists have stated we are entering Earth’s 6th mass extinction event, with up to a million species at risk of being lost. This work takes inspiration from the remarkable Immortal Jellyfish, which is able to regenerate and begin its life cycle over again, and uses it to celebrate the beauty found in the natural world. However, a som ..read more

We are thrilled to announce our long-term partnership with Frameless, creators of the UK’s largest multi-sensory art experience. This coincides with the launch of our immersive division, complementing our VFX and animation services. Check it out! “Cinesite has entered into a long-term partnership with Frameless Creative, the company behind the UK’s largest and London’s first permanent multi-sensory art experience. This coincides with the launch of an immersive division, alongside its existing VFX and animation service offering. ​​Following months of collaboration, two stunning artworks h ..read more

We’re thrilled to support this new industry initiative dedicated to spotlighting the incredible art & science of VFX- and celebrating the incredible talent and creativity of our industry around the globe. Scheduled to make its debut on December 8, the global observance aims to shine spotlight on the visual effects industry, which enables filmmakers to visualize stories beyond the realms of imagination. Long seen as an “unsung hero” of movie magic, VFX boasts a market size valued at around USD $9.884 billion in 2022, generated by an estimated 600 studios and a workforce exceeding 100,000 pr ..read more

To view full article: https://www.artofvfx.com/a-haunting-in-venice-artemis-oikonomopoulou-production-vfx-supervisor-cinesite/ Extract: With over 20 years’ experience in visual effects, Artemis Oikonomopoulou has worked in several studios including Framestore, DNEG and Cinesite. She has worked on numerous projects including John Carter, Edge of Tomorrow, Annihilation and Thor: Love and Thunder. What is your background? I always had a love of film and animation and that got me into studying Computer Animation at university in the late 90s ..read more

Cinesite Montreal has recently launched the second cohort of its unique LEAP program. Designed to create broader access to the world of Feature Animation, the work-training initiative allows a small group of prospective artists from all walks of life to hone their skills while surrounded by industry veterans. During the six-month program – with full pay and benefits – participants are first enrolled in a twelve-week intensive training and onboarding process to develop their skills in a specific area of expertise and to familiarize themselves with Cinesite’s pipeline (its software and workflow ..read more