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Unreal Engine, Fortnite and Netflix: My Journey to Indie Film Director w/ HaZimation

May 23, 2024

HaZ Dulull, a multi-award-winning Film and Games Director, shares his journey from VFX artist to indie film director. Topics include winning pitches, funding for original content, networking, utilizing Unreal Engine in filmmaking, and transitioning from indie films to game development in Fortnite.

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Transitioning from VFX artist to director emphasizes autonomy in creative process and studio creation.

Utilizing Unreal Engine for pitching projects accelerates decision-making and enhances project presentation.

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Transitioning from VFX Artist to Director

The podcast episode discusses the journey of transitioning from a VFX artist to a director, highlighting the speaker's progression from a VFX artist to a VFX executive producer before delving into filmmaking. It emphasizes the importance of starting a studio to create original content and having full autonomy over the creative process.

Introduction

3min

Building a Company for Original Content Creation in the Film Industry

15min

Innovative Visual Pitching with Unreal Engine

8min

Navigating Success in the Creative Industry

8min

Exploring the Evolution of LinkedIn for Motion Designers and Client Engagement

2min

Evolution of Luna Project into a Game in Fortnite for Revenue Generation

5min

HaZ Dulull, founder of HaZimation, is a multi award-winning Film and Games Director, developing & producing feature films, tv and video games using Unreal Engine. In this episode, HaZ shares his journey from in-house VFX artist to indie film director. We also discuss how to access funding for original content/IP, how to win pitches, and how to start your own studio.

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