Masters of Reality: The Kiwi Studio Behind Some Of Hollywood’s Darkest Scenes

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Managing Creative Studios

Susan Mann

11 episodes

3 days ago

Managing Creative Studios is your go-to podcast for the people behind the pixels, pens, and production schedules. Whether you're leading a creative team or just getting started, we explore what really goes into running a creative studio—from workflows and leadership to tools, tech, and studio culture. Featuring conversations with industry pros across New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific, this podcast is here to inform, support, and inspire anyone working in the creative sector.

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Masters of Reality: The Kiwi Studio Behind Some Of Hollywood’s Darkest Scenes

Managing Creative Studios

1 hour 19 minutes 22 seconds

1 month ago

Masters of Reality: The Kiwi Studio Behind Some Of Hollywood’s Darkest Scenes

In this episode of Managing Creative Studios, Susan Mann chats with Caleb Thompson, award-winning visual effects artist and founder of Masters of Reality, a leading New Zealand VFX studio.

Caleb shares his journey from studying at Media Design School to working on blockbuster productions such as Mad Max: Fury Road, Game of Thrones, Jumanji, Spartacus, and M3GAN. He talks about what inspired him to start his own studio, how Masters of Reality has grown to a 20-person team, and the importance of building a supportive, healthy studio culture that avoids crunch time.

The conversation also touches on the challenges facing New Zealand’s visual effects industry, including tax incentives and international competition, winning an award for his Game of Thrones episode “Battle of the Bastards,” and the exciting ways AI and machine learning are shaping the future of visual effects.

Master of Reality Website: https://morvfx.com/

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