The principals of award-winning design and production company Thornberg & Forester (T&F) are very proud to welcome Vi Nguyen as their head of 3D and VFX supervisor. This is a new position within the growing company, which was launched in the heart of New York City in 2007. nn”I was very attracted to Thornberg & Forester’s open creative environment, the quality of work and the concentration on environmental and sustainable advertising,” Vi said.nn”As a company, we have now grown to the point where we need Vi’s leadership and amazing talents every day,” explained co-founder and creative director Justin Meredith. “Working with us in a freelance capacity, he has been instrumental; by streamlining our workflow and render farm, he’s made large-scale CG jobs run smoothly, and he is a proven master at resolving VFX challenges in beautiful ways. With Vi on our team, we feel that our creative powers and our capabilities are unmatched.”nnA native of San Diego, Vi began his career as an associate producer for Digital Hemisphere Development in LA, then joined Southern California’s Rhodiana Corp. as a technical manager. By 2004, his reputation as an emerging Maya artist landed him with LA’s Blind Visual Propaganda, and then with Motion Theory in Venice later that year. During the 28 months that followed, Vi rose to lead Motion Theory’s VFX department as the company delivered iconic, VFX-intensive spots for Budweiser, Cadillac, EA Sports, Gatorade, HP, Lenovo, and McDonalds, among many others, and music videos for major artists including Beck. nn
Roger Darnell DWA for Thornberg & Forester Contact Roger via email Phone: +1.828.264.8898
Agency Source Joins Forces With #BidforLA To Support LA’s Production Community
Today, Agency Source, the newly launched business development platform for ad agencies and production companies, announced its partnership with #BidforLA, an initiative designed to support Los Angeles’ advertising production community as it recovers from the recent wildfires. LA is home to some of the world’s top talent, many of whom have been severely impacted by the fires. #BidforLA encourages production companies, filmmakers, and creatives to prioritize LA-based businesses, crews, and services when bidding on projects. Submitting a bid for Los Angeles—whether or not other locations are being considered—helps keep the city competitive and generates crucial work for local talent. The initiative aims to strengthen the local industry, create jobs, and reinforce LA’s position as a global leader in creative production. Agency Source has teamed up with #BidforLA to provide a comprehensive platform that connects production teams with essential resources in Los Angeles, offering a curated list of trusted local providers, including production companies, post houses, and independent production representatives. The list is living and breathing and will stay live and up-to-date as more companies are added. View the full production list HERE . Agency Source CEO Ross MacRae states, “As soon as we were asked to participate, we said yes immediately. We proudly support the businesses and individuals affected by the LA fires. We aim to help all production studios in the area bounce back and thrive again.” Notes co-founder Veronica Lombardo, “When envisioning a resource... Read More