NFTS students get snapped up by the film industry when they graduate. So we're thrilled to see that 14 of our graduates have credits on Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens, which is expected to break box office records when it opens in UK cinemas on December 17th.
The credits include at least 4 graduates fromNFTS Digital Effects MA and many more from the Production Design MA courses. The Digital Effectscourse has an impressive track-record with 95% of graduates currently working in the film, television and video games industry we’re pleased to announce that 50% of our 2nd year students have already been approached by industry-acclaimed potential employers from across the globe – before they’ve even graduated!
John Rowe, Head of Digital Effects said: “Every year we continue to build on the successes of the last decade and this underlines how highly the creative industries regard the Digital Effects MA. I’m delighted for all the graduates, who have truly earned their opportunities. We wish them well for the future.”
There are a few places remaining on the next NFTS Digital Effects MA course that starts in January 2016. Don’t miss your chance to join this award-winning course – APPLY NOW HERE.
https://nfts.co.uk/our-courses/masters/digital-effects
The NFTS graduates with credits on the latest Star Wars film include:
Ben Lock - VFX Producer
Dan Snape - Digital Compositor
Anna Lind Saevardsdottir -Logistics in Iceland
Kathleen Squire - digital assets/props
Stephen Swain - Art Director
James Collins - Art Director
Tim Browning- Concept Artist
William Houghton Connel - Art Dept Assistant
Olivia Muggleton- Art Dept Assistant
Tom Fennell- Boom Operator
Michael Lee Taylor- Second Boom Operator (Dailies)
Stuart Wilson- Production Sound Mixer
Susie Frize-Williams - Assistant Script Co-ordinator
Caterina Boselli - Location Co-ordinator
