Freefolk Elevates Harin Hirani to Head of 3D and VFX Supervisor Position
Key Points:
– Freefolk promotes Harin Hirani to the dual role of Head of 3D and VFX Supervisor.
– The move signifies the company’s commitment to advancing in the Film and Episodic division.
– Freefolk emphasizes the importance of leadership and innovation in pushing the boundaries of VFX across various entertainment sectors.
My Hot Take:
“Freefolk’s decision to crown Hirani with a dual title proves that in the realm of 3D and VFX, he’s not just a player, he’s a game-changer. With him at the helm, there’s no ‘hiri-hindrance’ to their success!”
By intertwining both the 3D and VFX realms under Hirani’s expertise, Freefolk is poised to reach new heights of creative excellence and technological innovation. With this strategic move, Freefolk solidifies its stance as a force to be reckoned with in the world of visual effects.
This move highlights Freefolk’s strategic investment in leadership and innovation as the company builds on its strong reputation across commercials, film, and episodic VFX worldwide.
A cornerstone of Freefolk’s creative team, Harin has been at the company since 2008 honing both his technical and artistic expertise. His work has been central to many of the studio’s highest-profile projects, including, The Alienist (Paramount) – Emmy winning for VFX, Napoleon (Apple Studios) — Oscar and BAFTA-nominated for VFX — Cursed (Netflix), The Third Day (Sky/HBO), Kaos (Netflix), and Anansi Boys (Amazon Studios), Dr Who (BBC) and Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme (Focus Features).
In this new role as Head of 3D and VFX Supervisor, Harin will collaborate closely with Head of Film and Episodic Steve Murgatroyd and VFX Executive Producer Meg Guidon, to continue elevating the studio’s creative output and nurturing its growing community of artists.
“It’s incredibly rewarding to lead projects that push creative boundaries alongside supporting our artists to reach their full potential. This dual role as Head of 3D and VFX Supervisor is perfect for me as I get to do just that, to continue to develop Freefolk’s award-winning VFX output.”
Harin Harini, VFX Supervisor
“Harin is not only an outstanding VFX talent but has an impressive work ethic with huge dedication to his work and to his colleagues. Harin has been an integral part of our team for a long time and is even more so now, as he takes on the VFX Supervisor role, enabling us to continue to grow and expand the department.”
Steve Murgatroyd, Head of Film and Episodic
Original article: https://www.animationuk.org/news/harin-harini-promoted-to-vfx-supervisor-at-freefolk/