MPC LA Hires Five New 3D Artists Hired, and Promotes One

In response to new business growth driven by its diverse offering across VFX, VR and color, and industry recognition of excellence most recently with AICP and Cannes honors, MPC Los Angeles has added  new hires of five industry-leading artists to its Advertising 3D division.

Steward Burris joins as Head of Animation, Zach Tucker as VFX Supervisor, George Saavedra as Rigging Lead, Brian Broussard as Texture and Look Development Supervisor and Matthew Maude as Head of Lighting. In addition, Charles Trippe has been promoted to Head of FX after two years on staff as FX TD. The 3D team reports directly to Head of 3D Jason Schugardt, a veteran VFX supervisor who joined the Los Angeles studio in March. This new team brings together a group of artists who have expertise in specific software, are fluent on many platforms and also involved at the cutting edge developing the next generation of tools.

“MPC has a long legacy of setting the bar high on VFX and innovation, and our new team will not only maintain that standard but help take it to the next level,” Schugardt said. “They have proven track records working on award-winning advertising for multi-national brands, with top agencies and directors around the world. They possess both feature film and advertising experience to create the best pipelines and workflow to meet our clients’ needs and deliver the best end results. And their leadership abilities will be invaluable to grooming our next gen talent.”

MPC LA Managing Director Andrew Bell said, “We’re pleased to offer this caliber of leadership and artist as a resource to our clients. Our new 3D team has collaborated on some of the most renowned films and commercials of recent years and along with being frontrunners in their FX specialties, they have extensive experience as problem solvers. It’s a winning combination, and we’re proud to have them on board.”