Annette Wullems, best known for her VFX production work on blockbusters such as the Lord of the Rings trilogy, King Kong and Prometheus, has joined Framestore's film VFX team as sr. producer on Jupiter Ascending, the Andy and Lana Wachowski film due for release in 2014 starring Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum.
Wullems is a veteran producer and has worked on many feature films that have become synonymous with breaking new ground in the world of VFX such as Avatar. Involvement in such productions has given her the opportunity to work with directors including Peter Jackson, James Cameron, Steven Spielberg and Ridley Scott.
As a native Kiwi, Wullems hails from New Zealand's Weta FX. She began her career by working for advertising agencies during the 1970s before entering TV production the following decade. Her talents span both on-set and VFX production, having worked on the pre-production of Lord of the Rings building props and miniatures, costumes and make-ups, before Peter Jackson invited her to produce the film's VFX in post production – her first taste of what she calls "the dark side."
Framestore's joint managing director of film, Matt Fox, said: "Annette is an incredibly well-known and respected talent in the VFX world. So we're thrilled to have her on board. She joins our film team at a very proud moment, having just completed the visual effects for Alfonso Cuarón's Gravity."
Wullems, said, "Framestore instantly feels like a 'people company'. It has a family spirit, culture and energy that enticed me to be part of it. Plus, London is a very vibrant place to be. I'm excited to work with the team and be part of the company that is about to share Gravity with the world."
Matthew Forrest Launches Commercial/Branded Content Production Company Cloud Forest
Producer Matthew Forrest has officially launched Cloud Forest, a Los Angeles-based video production company specializing in commercials and branded content, with additional capabilities in emerging formats like AI and VR.
With the mantra “Where your vision meets our production precision,” Cloud Forest aims to serve brands, agencies and networks with a blend of creativity and operational efficiency.
Forrest brings over 20 years of experience to Cloud Forest. His portfolio includes producing commercial content for Square, Aveeno, and Lyft, branded content series for KitchenAid, Pizza Hut, and Verizon, and projects like Mariah Carey’s “Keys of Christmas.” Forrest’s career highlight came at Endemol Shine, where he earned a Sports Emmy in 2018 for producing Life VR’s “Capturing Everest.”
“Leveraging my varied experiences in both traditional and digital formats, I’m excited to create content across a wide array of platforms with the partners I admire,” said Forrest. “Our focus is on delivering excellence in commercials and branded content, while also offering cutting-edge solutions in AI and VR when appropriate for our clients’ needs.”
Cloud Forest’s talent roster currently features long-time Forrest collaborators such as commercial directors Ben Pluimer, Michael Belcher, Clyde Bessey, Christopher Louie and Kevin K. Shah; director/photographer Shawn Corrigan; photographers Gabriela Oltean and Will Deleon; and creative directors Natalie Perry and Drew Grossman. The studio’s strength lies in curating the right team and accurately defining the necessary resources--budget, roles, and technology--allowing every project to meet its creative and business goals.
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