Wētā FX Careers

Behind the Scenes with Thomas Mouraille

I feel lucky to be part of a department which has a genuine team player spirit and kindness. We do our best to cross pollinate knowledge, skills, and enable artists to pick up challenging tasks and support them to achieve their goals. This is precious, and we always do our best to preserve this healthy dynamic..

Behind the Scenes with TaPiwa Soropa

TaPiwa knew he wanted to work in the film and television industry since he was a kid. And after a stint as an extra on a TV show based in Auckland, he knew he had found his tribe.

Behind the Scenes

with Marco Spitoni

Marco Spitoni tells us about his unique experience being hired directly by Sir Peter Jackson himself!

Behind the Scenes with Lena Scanlan

Lena Scanlan speaks to us about her career journey from growing up in NZ, living and working in Australia, London and Montreal, and returning to NZ as the VFX Producer on the Avatar sequels.

Behind the Scenes with Jerome Moo

Jerome Moo tells us about his career journey from Commercial Illustration into VFX.

Behind the Scenes with Kathy Gruzas

Kathy Gruzas talks about her career journey that led to becoming our Chief Information Officer.

Behind the Scenes with Anne Taunga

Anne Taunga talks to us about starting her career on ‘Lord of the Rings’ and her journey in VFX.

Behind the Scenes with Stephen Njoto

Stephen Njoto speaks to us about winning the Wētā FX Art Department Internship at the Rookie Awards 2020 and his journey into VFX.

Behind the Scenes with Kristina Russo

Kristina Russo is Senior Head of Department - Assets. An Italian native, Kristina talks to us about her inspirations and some of her favourite Weta projects.

Behind the Scenes with Nick Epstein

Nick Epstein talks to us about his career path from Render Wrangler to VFX Supervisor.

Behind the Scenes with Stuart Adcock

Stuart Adcock talks to us about his career path and the challenges and rewards that come with his role as the Head of Facial Motion department.

Behind the Scenes with Keith Miller

Keith Miller talks to us about his career path from VR to VFX Supervisor.