The health of the VFX industry in 2024, with foudner of MOTUS Kurt Maclachlan | TVAP EP57 In this episode, I chat to Kurt Maclachlan about the status of the VFX in 2024. We discuss where things are at currently, what needs to be done for a better future of the VFX industry and more! 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:48 Causes of the Strikes 04:29 Key Concerns for Actors and Writers 04:59 Impact on VFX Artists 06:06 Duration of the Strikes 07:48 Current State of the Industry 08:09 Hiring and Recovery 09:07 Rate Negotiations and Holding the Line 10:06 Outsourcing and Global Rates 12:11 Impact of Strikes on Crew 15:04 Embracing AI and Automation 39:34 Positioning for Graduates 41:29 Improving Courses and Industry Collaboration 42:54 Networking and Job Search Strategies 47:02 Preventing Future Industry Disruptions 52:03 Introduction to Motus and its Mission 55:03 Staying Connected and Informed 57:04 Closing Remarks and Future Outlook Watch the full videos 📣Inside VFX Recruitment with Melissa Blakey, Global Head of Talent at Crafty Apes | TVAP EP53 (Part-1)       https://youtu.be/C6n0zndRPDI 📣Inside VFX Recruitment with Melissa Blakey, Global Head of Talent at Crafty Apes | TVAP EP53 (Part-2)      https://youtu.be/BNXNMo32oes As always, if you liked this episode, please 👍 like, 📝 comment, 📢 subscribe, and 📣 share! Listen to all episodes on our website https://www.thevfxartistspodcast.com/ Follow Us 👍👍📌📌 ◉ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thevfxartistspodcast ◉ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevfxartistspodcast/ ◉ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vfxartistspod ◉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-vfx-artists-podcast/ Subscribe: @TheVFXArtistsPodcast Listen on 🔊🔊🎧🎧 ◉ Apple Podcasts:  https://apple.co/3NSllZG ◉ Amazon Misuc: https://amzn.to/3UrOrSn ◉ Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fWyuog ◉ Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3EjHUmY #thevfxartistspodcast #vfxpodcast #vfxindustry #writersstrike  Thumbnails copyright to GQ Magazine - https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/hollywood-vfx-industry-breaking-point You can watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel. Subscribe & Watch all episodes on our YouTube Channel Visit our website Thank you for your support! We appreciate you!