Team Building and the Virtual Art Department with Felix Jorge Ep 47

As a thought leader in the world of virtual production, Felix Jorge serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of Narwhal Studios, and CCO at Arctic 7. With over 16 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Felix has led teams of experts who specialize in providing Virtual Art Department (VAD) services to some of the biggest films, TV shows, and video games, including The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Black Adam, and Ant Man and The Wasp: Quantumania.

Felix's passion for innovation and education has pushed him to expand his reach even further. He is now leading Narwhal studios to develop an innovative platform and Virtual Production tools to empower students and partners, and bridge the gap between leadership's needs in the Virtual Art Department and the global market of artists. Through his deep understanding of visual storytelling and unwavering commitment to innovation, Felix’s influence as a thought leader continues to evolve, as he thrives to help fellow creatives and entrepreneurs flourish in this rapidly evolving industry.

Highlights of the Episode:

0:00 Introduction

0:36 Introduction of guest

3:01 Felix's journey and early inspiration

7:27 Breakthrough moment

11:02 Skills important to a previz artist

13:40 Hiring people with the right skills

19:06 Making something outstanding

20:47 Thoughts on being a generalist in virtual production

23:22 Leading others to be honest with you

32:46 Narwhal Studios: The business side of things

35:38 What's Felix up to