413: Black Success Stories - Part 2

Welcome back to another episode of the ACCESS:VFX Podcast, Season 4 Episode 13. If you caught Episode 11, you’ll remember our incredible conversation with Jet Omoshebi, Stirling Archibald, and Alex Zepherin - so insightful that we had to split it into two parts! In this, our season finale, we’re excited to bring you Part 2 of our 'Black Success Stories' discussion. Just as our last episode aired during Black History Month in the UK, this one arrives in time for Black History Month in the USA! Jet is a Senior Colourist at Goldcrest, and her mastery of color grading has made her one of the most sought-after talents in the post-production world.. Stirling is a VFX Supervisor at Electric Theatre Collective, where he leads cutting-edge visual effects teams to create awe-inspiring imagery for commercials, music videos, and films. Alex is the founder and Animation Director at Don Dada Studio, a creative powerhouse celebrated for its dynamic storytelling and stunning animation work. In our conversation we deep dive into race equity, exploring topics such as code-switching, microaggressions, navigating authenticity while meeting professional expectations in predominantly non-Black spaces, and the key habits and mindsets that have contributed to their success over the years. Enjoy the episode!