Hogarth, the WPP global creative content production company, has appointed award-winning VFX, animation and postproduction expert Matthew Bristowe as its global director of VFX.
In this newly created role, Bristowe will champion Hogarth’s globally connected team of 2D/3D CGI producers, artists and technologists to deliver world-class VFX and in turn, strengthen Hogarth’s global production strategy.
Bristowe will report into Penri Jones, global chief production and innovation officer, and be based out of the company’s head office in London.
Bristowe joins Hogarth from Jellyfish Pictures where his role as managing director saw him overseeing global operations across four studios, covering VFX, feature animation, technology and creative. He was also responsible for financial sustainability, strategy and client management.
Over the course of his career, Bristowe has worked across commercial, feature film and episodic VFX, garnering nominations and wins at the BAFTA and Emmy awards. His 25+ years in the industry have seen him work with Warner Bros, Netflix, Amazon Studios, Disney, DreamWorks, Sony Pictures, Paramount, Lucasfilm, Marvel and more, and on landmark entertainment properties including Star Wars, the Harry Potter franchise, Stranger Things, Guardians Of The Galaxy, The Crown, and Gravity.
“An impressive global career in VFX makes Matt a superb addition to Hogarth. His leadership experience building highly skilled, creative teams that deliver high-profile projects is key to taking Hogarth’s vision of a world-class global VFX platform to the next level,” said Hogarth’s Jones.
Bristowe stated, “It’s a really exciting time to join Hogarth and WPP, connecting the wealth of craft talent we have across our entire global making capabilities, and expanding it to take on ever more exciting, innovative and creative projects.”
