411: Black Success Stories - Part 1

Welcome back to another episode of the ACCESS:VFX Podcast! Season 4 Episode 11. In this special episode, we’re shining a spotlight on Black Success Stories in honour of Black History Month. Join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking contributions of Black professionals who are shaping and transforming the creative industries. This inspiring conversation features a powerhouse panel of trailblazers who have made waves in VFX, animation, and beyond: ✨ Alex Zepherin — Founder and Animation Director at Don Dada Studio. Alex is a creative visionary redefining animation with bold storytelling and a mission to amplify underrepresented voices. 🎨 Jet Omoshebi — Senior Colourist at Goldcrest. Renowned for her mastery of colour grading, Jet’s work brings emotion, depth, and vibrancy to acclaimed films and television projects. 🎥 Stirling Archibald — VFX Supervisor at Electric Theatre Collective. Stirling’s technical expertise and creative direction breathe life into awe-inspiring visuals across commercials, music videos, and film. Due to some technical challenges during recording, we’re bringing you a part one of this incredible discussion, with the follow-up episode slated for release early next year. Stay tuned for more! 🎧 Grab a seat with hosts Nene Parsotam and Simon Devereux, and dive into the remarkable journeys of Alex, Jet, and Stirling. This episode is packed with insight, resilience, and inspiration that you won’t want to miss!