Ep6: Beyond the Camera: A Conversation with VFX producer Zach Hamelton
In this episode, award-winning VFX producer Zach Hamelton shares his journey of making a career in the film/tv industry, a cupcake business venture in his early years, and helpful tips for early-career artists.
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Zachary Alexander Hamelton is an award-winning American post-production professional and former podcaster. Originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Zach knew he wanted to work in film at a very young age. However, it wasn’t until he was much older after attempting a career in the emergency medical field and co-owning a cupcake shop that he decided to take his chance in the industry. Zach attended the Digital Animation and Visual Effects School out of Orlando, Florida, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in VFX Production.
His first big break was working with MPC Vancouver as a compositor on “The Strain” (2017), “Justice League” (2017), “Fifty Shades Freed” (2018), and several other projects. As his time with MPC was coming to a close, he became enamored with the production side of the industry. Through some furthering education and immense drive, Zach landed his first gig in production with Falcon’s Creative Group. While working in themed entertainment, he thrived as a production coordinator and later took on additional responsibilities as the casting director and unit production manager for live-action. During his time with Falcon’s Creative Group, Zach was able to work with clients such as Marvel Entertainment, National Geographic, PBS, and many more. However, his favorite assignment was as the unit production manager and lead post-production coordinator for “Halo: Outpost Discovery” (2019), a traveling meta-interactive experience.
Though he enjoyed his time in themed entertainment, Zach always longed to return to the film industry, and in 2019 Crafty Apes VFX offered him that golden opportunity. Since joining the company, Zach has worked on over sixteen film or television projects. He is known for his attention to detail and his thoughtfulness when it comes to clients. Some of his standout credits include “Hustlers” (2019), “Mulan” (2020), “Star Trek: Picard” (2020), and “The Little Things” (2021).
In his time away from the studio, Zach enjoys helping up-and-coming filmmakers with their production, visual effects, and casting needs through his company, Throw the Knife Productions.
You can find Zach here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatzachhamelton/
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