a52 VFX
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See how Kim Kardashian and her “klones” are able to do it all in this new, otherworldly spot for Skims 🚀
Agency: Wieden + Kennedy - Portland
Client: Skims
Production Company: DoBeDo Represents
Director: Frank Lebon
Director of Photography: Eric Yue
VFX: a52
Creative Director: Andres Rafael Barrios
Channel your inner champion in style with the legendary Lewis Hamilton for Fortnite!
Client: Epic Games
Agency: Adopt
Agency co-founder: David Creech
Creative Director(s): Max Stinson, Jeff Docherty
Sr. Project Manager: Dacia Delgado
Sr. Producer: Chris Capretto
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Production Company: Serial Pictures
Director: John Hillcoat
Director of Photography: Adam Arkapaw
Production Designer: Tim Grimes
Producer: Tracy Broaddus
Head of Production/ EP: JP Colombo
Executive Producer: Sara Greco
Founder / Executive Producer: Violaine Etienne
VFX
VFX Studio: a52
Creative Director/VFX Supervisor: Andy Mckenna
CG Supervisor: Adrian Grey
Flame Artists: Adam Flynn
Online Artists: Kevin Stokes
3D Artists: Christian Sanchez, Jose Liman, David Hyatt, Joe Chiechi ,Joey Bettinardi, Michael Bettinardi, Bryan Cox, Jun Kim, Mike Di Nocco, Eric Molina, Alejandro Castro, Johnny Diaz, Evan Mayfield
Sr. Producer: Sam Cornwell
Head of Production: Drew Rissman
Head of 3D: Andy Wilkoff
Executive Producers: Kim Nagel Christensen & Patrick Nugent
Show the world what can’t be said with Snapchat because what you want to say might be one filter away 🤳
Client: Snapchat
Production Company: Iconoclast
Directors: ALASKA
VFX Studio: a52 VFX
Creative Directors: Jesse Monsour & Andres Barrios
VFX Supervisor: Jesse Monsour
CG Supervisor: Adrian Grey
Flame Artists: Kevin Stokes, Rod Basham, Matt Sousa, Stefan Gaillot, Theodore Maniatis, Andre Arevalo
3D Artists: David Hackett, David Hyatt, Jose Limon, Jun Kim, Mike Bettinardi
Designers: Daniel Moreno, Cindy SooHoo
Online Artists: Kevin Stokes, John Valle
Tracking: Joe Chiechi, Joey Bettinardi
Producer: Sam Cornwell
Production Coordinator: Serena Saltzman
Color Studio: Primary
Colorist: Kya Lou
Editorial Company: Rock Paper Scissors
Editor: Jaime Foord
03/30/2023
We’re thrilled to be nominated in the VFX category for this year’s shots Awards for our work on Walmart’s “Feast” and Apple’s “Supercharge by M2"!
No matter where you land, nothing compliments a meal with friends better than Stella Artois!🍻
Agency: Anomaly
Production Company: Scouts Honor
Director: Mark Zibert
VFX Studio: a52
Creative Director / VFX Supervisor: Jesse Monsour
CG Supervisor: Miguel de los Ríos Vila
Flame Artists: Richard Hirst, Dan Ellis, Adam Flynn, Matt Sousa, Stefan Gaillot, Michael Vaglienty
3D Artists: David Hyatt, Dustin Mellum, Jose Limon, Scott Nishiki, Mike Dupree, Joe Paniagua, Alejandro Echeverry, David Hackett, Erik Zimmerman, Phi Pinyosophon, Miguel Salek, Michael Bettinardi, Bryan Cox
Matte Painters: Marc Samson
Online Artists: John Valle, Ujala Saini
Producer: Sam Cornwell
Production Coordinator: Serena Saltzman
Become an Agent of Innovation with Invesco US, one hot dog at a time 🤖 🌭
Agency: Grey, Townhouse
Production Company: Tool
Tool, Managing Director: Nancy Hacohen
Tool, Executuve Producer: Rob Sexton
Director: Adriana Robles
VFX Studio: a52
Creative Director: Andres Barrios
On Set VFX Supervisor: Jim Radford
CG Supervisor: Chris Clyne
2D VFX Artists: Dan Ellis, Richard Hirst, Adam Flynn, Rod Basham, Michael Vaglienty, Kevin Stokes, Chris Riley
3D VFX Artists: David Hackett, Jose Limon, Joe Paniagua, Joey Bettinardi, Joe Chiechi, Peter Karnik,
Jared Eng, Evan Mayfield, King Nigoza, Mark Wurts, Marc H. Berrouet
2D Animator: Mark Feldman
Online Editor: Corey Martinez
Senior Producer: Valentina Cokonis
Production Coordinator: Shane Hoffman
Color Studio: Primary
Colorist: Kya Lou
Editorial: Rock Paper Scissors
Editor: Chris Mitchell
An icon, a legend, a new mark on history. Lebron James has cemented his legacy, and Nike is here to remind us that we are all witnesses.
Agency: Wieden+Kennedy
VFX Company: a52 VFX
Creative Director: Jesse Monsour
VFX Supervisor: Matt Sousa
2D VFX Artists: Chris Riley, Ujala Saini, Adam Flynn, Raul Sanchez Ortego, Michael Vaglienty
3D VFX Artists: Joe Chiechi, Joey Bettinardi
VFX Producer: Valentina Cokonis
VFX Production Coordinator: Serena Saltzman
Executive Producers: Patrick Nugent, Kim Christensen
Head of Production: Drew Rissman
Managing Director: Jennifer Sofio Hall
12/16/2022
a52 is sharing how the heartwarming character Teddy from Walmart Canada has evolved over the years to pull our heartstrings. Read the full story with the link below!
MakeMake Here’s how these touching spots have evolved over the years.
12/02/2022
We're excited to announce the addition of Andre Arevalo as our new VFX Supervisor to the a52 team! Andre comes to us with solid knowledge of all of the ins and outs of VFX, tons of inspiration, and a real passion for the craft – get to know him here: https://makemakeentertainment.com/news/a52/p/a52-andre-arevalo/
Teddy is back in action to help usher in the return of the holiday season! Our incredible team of VFX artists created a magical spot, that highlights our fourth year of collaborating with Walmart.
Agency: Cossette
Production Company: Soft Citizen
Director: Aircastle
VFX Supervisors: Andy Wilkoff, Matt Sousa
CG Supervisor: David Hyatt
2D VFX Artists: Stefan Gaillot, Richard Hirst, Adam Flynn, Dan Ellis
3D Artists: Dustin Mellum, Aemilia Widodo, Bryan Cox, Joe Paniagua, Jose Limon, Joe Chiechi, Joey Bettinardi, Alice Panek, Jade Smrz, Ryan Taylor, Evan Mayfield, Quinton Woodson, Derek Friesenborg, Tyler Hunter
Online Editors: Chris Riley, Corey Martinez
Producer: Valentina Cokonis
Production Coordinator: Shane Hoffman
Color Studio: Primary
Colorist: Kya Lou
10/19/2022
Calling all early to mid-career professionals looking to break into entertainment! Don’t miss the chance to join us for MakeMake Residencies, made possible by the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity – applications are open until November 7th and we’ve already heard from so many wonderful applicants. For additional information and to apply today, visit https://makemakeentertainment.com/makemake/residencies/
10/06/2022
Big News! We’re excited to announce MakeMake Residencies, paid residencies for diverse professionals in editorial, visual effects, color, design and animation, sound, and producing, made possible by the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity. For additional information and to apply today, visit https://makemakeentertainment.com/makemake/residencies/
07/18/2022
VFX Supervisor and Creative Director Andres Barrios and Art Director, Designer, and Animator Ekin Akalin talk about their process behind the latest installments in the Apartments.com campaign. Click the link to read more about their creative break down.
https://makemakeentertainment.com/news/a52/p/apartments-vfx/
MakeMake VFX Supervisor and Creative Director Andres Barrios and Art Director, Designer, and Animator Ekin Akalin talk about their process behind the latest installments in the Apartments.com campaign
Corona is imagining a world free of plastic and making it happen. Achieving a net-zero plastic footprint, Corona is on a mission to clear a million pounds of plastic from their business and our beaches.
Agency: Wieden + Kennedy
Production Company: Sketch Films
Film Production Company: Barona Productions
Director / Director of Photography: Agustin Lira
VFX Studio: a52
Lead Flame Artist: Adam Flynn
Flame Artists: Richard Hirst, Chris Riley
Online Editor: Corey Martinez
Producer: Everett Wayne Cross
Editorial Company: Rock Paper Scissors
Color: Primary
An ode to the process of bravery with The Process himself, Joel Embiid, in a new Crypto.com spot narrated by Bill Self.
Agency: Wieden + Kennedy
Production Company: Anonymous Content
Director: Daps
Creative Director: Andres Rafael Barrios
VFX Supervisor: Andres Rafael Barrios
Flame Artists: Richard Hirst, John Valle, Adam Flynn, Michael Vaglienty
Tracking: Joseph Chiechi, Joey Bettinardi
Senior VFX Producer: Katie Buckley
Space isn't unknown to Apartments.com or Jeff Goldblum– welcome to the club, billionaires
Agency: RPA
Production Company: Stink Films
Director: Traktor
Creative Director: Andres Rafael Barrios
VFX Supervisor: Andres Rafael Barrios
CG Supervisors: Andrew Romatz, Christopher Clyne
Art Director: Ekin Akalin
Lead Flame Artists: Matthew Sousa, Richard Hirst
Flame Artists: Adam Flynn, Michael Vaglienty, Rod Basham, Ujala Saini
3D Artists: Joe Paniagua, Dustin Mellum, Josh Dyer, Jade Smrz, José Limón, Joseph Chiechi, Michael Bettinardi, Joey Bettinardi, Ryan Taylor
Matte Painters: Marc Samson
Designers: Ekin Akalin, David Wave
Animators: Chris Clyne, Terri Shellon, Derek Friesenborg
Senior VFX Producer: Katie Buckley
05/20/2022
Congratulations to the team on IKEA's Our Little World, which took home a Gold Pencil for Visual Effects at this year's The One Club for Creativity Awards!
Jeff Goldblum helps another renter find a place... this one with a more than functional dishwasher. Apartments.com can make it happen.
Agency: RPA Advertising
Production Company: Stink Films
Director: Traktor
Creative Director: Andres Rafael Barrios
VFX Supervisor: Andres Rafael Barrios
CG Supervisor: Andrew Romatz, Chris Clyne
Art Director: Ekin Akalin
Lead Flame Artists: Matt Sousa, Richard Hirst
Flame Artists: Adam Flynn, Michael Vaglienty, Rod Basham, Ujala Saini
3D Artists: Joe Paniagua, Dustin Mellum, Josh Dyer, Jade Smrz, José Limón, Joseph Chiechi, Michael Bettinardi, Joey Bettinardi, Ryan Taylor
Matte Painters: Marc Samson
Designers: Ekin Akalin, David Wave
Animators: Chris Clyne, Terri Shellon, Derek Friesenborg
Senior VFX Producer: Katie Buckley
Better batteries to power a life of more wins, more rest, and more memories, captured beautifully in the new Duracell Inc. campaign.
Agency: Wieden+Kennedy
Production Company: The Directors Bureau
Director: Roman Coppola
Creative Director/VFX Supervisor: Jesse Monsour
CG Supervisor: Andy Wilkoff
Flame Artists: Andy McKenna, Steve Wolff, Stefan Gaillot, Matt Sousa, Richard Hirst, Adam Flynn, Rod Basham, Kevin Stokes
3D Artists: Joe Chiechi, Mike Bettinardi, Joey Bettinardi, Joseph Conover, Ryan Taylor
Online Editor: Kevin Stokes, John Valle, Corey Martinez
Producer: Andrew Rosenberger / Marco Ragozzino
Editorial: Rock Paper Scissors
Editor: Paul Hardcastle
Color Studio: Primary
Colorist: Kya Lou
There's only one Tiger Woods. We're proud to share an ode to his greatness for Nike, airing just in time for Masters Tournament.
Agency: Wieden+Kennedy
Production Co: Anonymous Content
Director: Daps
VFX: a52
VFX Supervisor + Lead Flame Artist: Steve Wolff
Flame Artists: John Valle, Chris Riley
Online Editors: John Valle, Corey Martinez
Producer: Emily Stave
There's nothing more valuable than time spent together. No matter who you're gathering with, Vrbo has the perfect place to come together.
Agency: Wieden+Kennedy
Production Co: The Corner Shop
Director: Sara Dunlop
VFX: a52
VFX Supervisor: Andres Barrios, Andy McKenna
Flame Artists: Matt Sousa, Kevin Stokes, John Valle, Richard Hirst, Richie White, Hugh Seville, Adam Flynn, Stefan Gaillot, Michael Vaglienty
CG Supervisor: Andrew Romatz
CG Artists: Joe Chiechi, Joe Paniagua, Joey Bettinardi
Online Editor: Ujala Saini
Producer: Katie Buckley
Color Studio: Primary
Colorist: Kya Lou
Samsung celebrates the athletes of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics for their individuality of expression, as well as their shared experience of being united by passion.
Agency: Leo Burnett
Production Co: Iconoclast
Director: Alaska
VFX Studio: a52
VFX Supervisor: Jesse Monsour
CG Supervisors: Andrew Romatz
Flame Artists: Richard Hirst, Adam Flynn, Matt Sousa, John Valle, Rod Basham, Michael Vaglienty, Sam Kolber, Chris Riley
CG Artists: Ariana Ziae-Mohseni, Bryan Cox, Joe Paniagua, Miguel Salek, Aemilia Widodo, Dustin Mellum, Michael Bettinardi, Joseph Chiechi, Joey Bettinardi
Producers: Max Merbaum, Serena Noorani, Everett Cross, Jillian Lynes
Editorial Company: Rock Paper Scissors
Editor: Jamie Foord
Into the wild for an Earth Odyssey with Jeep for Super Bowl LVI.
Agency: Highdive Advertising
Production Company: Park Pictures
Director/DP: Lance Acord
VFX Studio: a52
VFX On Set Supervisor: Jesse Monsour
VFX Supervisor: Raul Sanchez Ortego
Flame Artists: Michael Vaglienty, Rod Basham
Online Editors: John Valle, Chris Riley
Matte Painter: Jie Zhou
Producer: Marco Ragozzino
Color: Primary
As Chloe Kim secured her second gold medal in the halfpipe, she teamed up with P&G for a 60 second film dedicated to her family and the long journey to become an Olympic athlete.
Agency: Wieden+Kennedy
Production Company: The Corner Shop
Director: Sara Dunlop
VFX Studio: a52
VFX Supervisor: Andy Rafael Barrios
Producer: Andrew Rosenberger
Color Studio: Primary
Colorist: Kya Lou
*Literally* tackling food waste with the help of Jerod Mayo for Hellman's big game spot.
Agency: Wunderman Thompson
Production Co: division7
Director: Kris Belman
VFX: a52
VFX On Set Supervisor: Kirk Balden
VFX Supervisor: Raul Sanchez Ortego
Flame Artists: Michael Vaglienty, Rod Basham
Online Editor: Sam Kolber, John Valle, Ujala Saini
Producer: Maura Murphy
Color Studio: Primary
Colorist: Kya Lou
Editorial Company: Rock Paper Scissors
Editor: Haines Hall
Zendaya, Andre 3000, and Squarespace put a stunning, smashing, spirited Super Bowl remix on a classic toungetwister.
Production Company: Anonymous Content
Director: Edgar Wright
VFX: a52
VFX Supervisor: Jesse Monsour
CG Supervisor: Andy Wilkoff
Flame Artists: Richard Hirst, Richie White, John Valle
CG Artists: Joe Chiechi, Michael Bettinardi, Joey Bettinardi, Joe Paniagua, Josh Dyer, Bryan Cox, Aemilia Widodo, Jun Kim
Animator: Brian Hayes
Online Editor: John Valle
Producer: Andrew Rosenberger
A TurboTax spot for when you simply can't believe what you're hearing.
Agency: Wieden+Kennedy
Production Company: dummy
Director: Harold Einstein
VFX: a52
VFX Supervisor: Steve Wolff
Color: Primary
Colorist: Gregory Reese
01/04/2022
We talked to longtime a52 and Elastic creative Kirk Shintani to learn more about what it takes to work in this industry for 20 years, how he resets after difficult projects, his passion for cooking, and more.
MakeMake “This work is about interpersonal relationships and communication.”
Ja Morant, inspiring a new generation to redefine what's possible. for Nike, out now.
Agency: Wieden+Kennedy
Production Co: SUPERPRIME
Director: The Malloys
Director of Photography: Malik Hassan Sayeed
VFX: a52
VFX Supervisor & Lead Flame: Andy Rafael Barrios
Colorist: Daniel de Vue | Primary
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