Charlotte
Arnold
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company
Blacksmith
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position
Founding Partner
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website
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when
Wednesday 8 Oct 15:00
about the speaker
Blacksmith is an award winning VFX shop, founded in NYC in 2015 with a vision to create a boutique studio focusing on artistry and craft.
They are a highly regarded brand and sought after partner in the industry, known for their creative problem solving skills with VFX and integrating them into the filmmaking process.
Blacksmith has collaborated with many of the industry’s top directors including Rupert Sanders, Martin De Thurah, Kim Gehrig, Juan Cabral, Markus Walter, Yann Demange, & Adam Berg, to name a few. Working with brands such as Apple, Adidas, NBA, Mercedes, Under Armour, and most recently the global launch of OpenAI‘s first ever brand campaign for ChatGPT.
Blacksmith has been recognized with awards from the Clios, Cannes, D&AD, notably winning Best in Show at AICP in 2021, and Shots VFX Company of the Year in both 2021 & 2023.
Originally from London Charlotte came to NY over 20 ago. She is the mother to a 8 year old boy and an 11 year old girl. Her daughter is one feisty young lady and Charlotte has no idea where she got that from.
when
at ciclope
What makes the creative relationship in the industry work and how do we move it forward in real life and virtually?
Lora Schulson (72andSunny), Sara Dunlop (The Corner Shop), Charlotte Arnold (Blacksmith), and Jane Dilworth (Work Editorial) will discuss how the industry works with close relationships. How we build trust, and how important that is. And how we make new relationships in the new era of WFH.