VFX studios are the screen sector’s nexus of creativity and innovation. Operating in this vital intersection offers insights to the wider screen sector on how to integrate emerging technology and manage expectations around speed, scale, artistry and quality while budgets remain under pressure.

Stage23 is a VFX studio led by creatives and driven by technical precision that is seamlessly integrated by skilled artists behind the wheel, ensuring that every digital element retains authenticity.

Fresh from collaborating on WA feature film Whale Shark Jack, Stage 23 co-founder Jonathan Hairman and the film’s director Khrob Edmonds tackle the issues of striking a balance between creative ambition, commercial reality and how to deliver quality on a range of budgets and across local and international projects.