Company’s dedicated visual effects division for television and streaming hires MPC alumni Sheila Wickens as VFX supervisor and Rory Knight-Jones as VFX producer.
MPC Episodic, Moving Picture Company’s dedicated visual effects division for television and streaming, has hired former DNEG visual effects supervisor, Sheila Wickens, and former Milk VFX visual effects producer Rory Knight-Jones. The two have extensive industry background on shows including Doctor Who, Big Little Lies, Harlots, and The Old Guard. Both artists are MPC alumni and join the division as VFX Supervisor and VFX Producer, respectively.
On returning to MPC, Wickens said, “I’m very happy to be back with MPC and joining MPC Episodic in what is an especially exciting and interesting time for the world of television and streaming. We can’t wait to share the projects we’re working on with the world.”
Since launching in January 2020, the episodic division has quickly expanded from its headquarters in London, to Berlin, Bangalore, and LA. Clients include BBC Studios, Apple TV Plus, Amazon Studios, Sky Studios, and HBO.
“It’s an exciting time for us as we continue to strengthen our team in key areas, whilst working closely with our clients on amazing projects, and there’s more news to come as we further expand our team,” added Tom Williams, Managing Director at MPC Episodic.
Source: MPC Episodic
