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VFX Talks

Hosted by Alfred Lindahl · business · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

A show about development and leadership in the VFX industry. In conversations with great mentors we explore everything from landing your first job to being a great supervisor.

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Selective

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Questions about VFX Talks

What is VFX Talks about?

A show about development and leadership in the VFX industry. In conversations with great mentors we explore everything from landing your first job to being a great supervisor.

Who hosts VFX Talks?

VFX Talks is hosted by Alfred Lindahl. The show has published 15 episodes to date.

What has VFX Talks covered recently?

Recent episodes include "15. Everything is leadership" (28 October 2026, 10 minutes), "14. Showing WIPs without feeling like shit" (16 March 2026, 7 minutes), and "13. Updating your dreams and motivations" (18 November 2025, 21 minutes).

How often does VFX Talks publish?

VFX Talks publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 15 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on VFX Talks?

Booking probability for VFX Talks is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. VFX Talks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. VFX Talks's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch VFX Talks?

The strongest fits for VFX Talks are Film & Video. VFX Talks has a business audience.

About the host

Alfred Lindahl hosts VFX Talks, a business podcast with 15 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #15

    15. Everything is leadership

    Oct 28, 202610 min

    You have much more influence than you think. It doesn't matter if you are an official leader or just the intern. If you realize that almost everything you do affects the people around you, and the company culture as a...

  • Episode #14

    14. Showing WIPs without feeling like shit

    Mar 16, 20267 minS0

    <p>Showing your Work In Progress is often crucial to working effectively in a team or towards a client. But if you are anything like me it doesn’t feel good to show stuff you aren’t happy with. </p><p>In this episode I...

  • Episode #13

    13. Updating your dreams and motivations

    Nov 18, 202521 minS0

    <p>Are you following an outdated dream? I did and it got pretty bad!</p><p>In rough times like these it's even more important to be conscious of what drives and inspires you. In this episode I talk about what happened...

  • Episode #12

    12. The state of the industry - Background

    Sep 9, 202531 minS0

    <p>Why are so many VFX artists out of work at the moment? And why are VFX studios going bankrupt left and right? </p><p>In this episode I go into the history of the industry to better illustrate the landscape and try to...

  • Episode #11

    11. Struggles!

    Aug 22, 202526 minS0

    <p>I know many of you are struggling at the moment. In this more personal, less scripted episode I'm sharing what I'm struggling with at the moment. My hope is that it can help you feel a bit less alone and maybe make...

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  • Episode #10

    10. Cristian Spagnuolo - The state of the industry, AI, "NO CGI" and why modern movies suck!

    Apr 28, 20242h 5mS0

    <p>Cristian is a CG and VFX supervisor with 20 years of experience in film and commercials with titles like Star Trek Discovery, Cats, Noelle and X-men Dark Phoenix on his CV. He is also a trainer and mentor at PXL...

  • Episode #9

    9. Carlos Caballero Valdés - VFX Supervisor: The role of the VFX supervisor and how to get the most out of your team

    Oct 28, 20231h 53mS0

    <p>Carlos is a VFX Supervisor at MPC in Montreal, most recently on Transformers - Rise of the Beast. He started out as a compositor in London 2010 and has since worked on movies like Captain America, Prometheus...

  • Episode #8

    8. Communication can make you a better artist

    Sep 29, 202326 minS0

    <p>How well you communicate can dictate how far you will get in your career in VFX and how quickly you get there. But most artist don't think about communication as part of their skill set and are therefore holding...

  • Episode #7

    7. Paul Wilkes - VFX Talent and Recruitment consultant: How to get a job in VFX and take the next step in your career

    Mar 16, 20231h 28mS0

    <p>Paul Wilkes has been recruiting for top VFX studios for many years. He used to be the Global Head of Talent Management at MPC Advertising, had a similarly prominent title at Technicolor and is now a Talent Consultant...

  • Episode #6

    6. Debra Coleman - VFX Coach: Career development, leadership and how to thrive in VFX

    Nov 21, 20221h 21mS0

    <p>Debra Coleman is a real titan in VFX. She has worked in the industry for over 25 years, going from runner to compositor to artist manager to global head of compositing at Dneg. She is now an accredited career coach...

  • Episode #5

    5. Pietro Ponti - VFX Supervisor: Leadership, vulnerability and support structures

    Oct 20, 20221h 30mS0

    <p>Pietro Ponti is a VFX Supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic with credits on shows like Lovecraft Country, Star Wars, Jurassic World, Harry Potter and The Dark Knight. <br/><br/>This conversation is mainly about...

  • Episode #4

    4. Big vs small studios - what's right for you?

    Sep 1, 202218 minS0

    <p>What is the difference between working in big and small VFX studios? Is bigger always better? Should you always strive for cooler projects? And how do you know what's right for you?<br/><br/>In this episode I share...

  • Episode #3

    3. Eduardo Parra - Compositing supervisor: Supporting your team and showing gratitude as a leader

    Mar 21, 20221h 8mS0

    <p>Eduardo Parra is a compositing supervisor at Ingenuity Studios in Vancouver. He has worked on films and TV series like The meg, Away, Fantastic Beasts and where to find them, The man in the high castle, Vikings and...

  • Episode #2

    2. Bad behavior and difficult conversations

    Feb 28, 202215 minS0

    <p>In this episode I share my ideas on how you as a leader can deal with bad behavior or poor performance and how to tackle the difficult conversations that can come with that.<br/><br/>Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen...

  • Episode #1

    1. Josh Park - Senior compositor: How to learn compositing the right way and kickstart your career in VFX

    Feb 9, 20221h 28mS0

    <p>Josh Parks is senior compositor who has worked on shows like Shang-Chi, Ready Player One and Transformers. He is also a compositing teacher and coach at compositingpro.com. He has been working in the industry since...

  • Episode #0

    Welcome to VFX Talks

    Feb 7, 20224 minS0

    <p>An introduction to the show, what you can expect from the coming episodes as well as what motivated me to start it in the first place. <br/><br/>Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen</p>

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