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Episode 415 – André Luis – Trojan Horse was a Unicorn
André Luis is the Co-Founder, CEO and creative force behind Trojan Horse was a Unicorn (THU), one of the world’s leading transformative experiences for digital artists and creative professionals.
In 2013, he came up with the idea to create THU as a result of wanting to do things differently, be useful to society, and have an impact on people’s lives. With a background in Industrial Design and Marketing Management, André’s career was paved through the worlds of design, marketing, web development, and computer graphics. Nowadays, he is fully dedicated to empowering creators through THU, a global organization with several projects around the world that support the creative community while leaving a mark in the digital entertainment industry.
In this Podcast, Allan McKay interviews the Co-Founder, CEO and creative force behind Trojan Horse was a Unicorn André Luis about the history of THU and its impact, the event being a home for introverts, the crucial role of networking in your career, as well how to succeed in the creative industry WITHOUT the creative industry.
THU on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3tC6Ai-v_BpqsMR8zqa07g
THU on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thu_official/?hl=en
Moving Forward by Andre Luis: https://www.trojan-unicorn.com/stories/chapter-8-moving-forward
THU Website: https://www.trojan-unicorn.com
EPISODE 415 — ANDRE LUIS – TROJAN HORSE WAS A UNICORN
Hello, everyone! This is Allan McKay.
Welcome to Episode 415! I’m sitting down with the Co-Founder, CEO and creative force behind Trojan Horse was a Unicorn (THU) André Luis. THU is a transformative experience for digital artists and creative professionals which takes place in Portugal.
I’m really excited about this Podcast! André and I talk about a lot of important topics, like:
- The State of VFX in Portugal
- The History of Launching THU and Its First Event
- The Impact of THU
- THU as a Home for Introverts
- Networking as the Basis of Your Career
- The Role of THU in Promoting Diversity and Representation
- Giving Back to the Community
- As Well As: How to Succeed in the Creative Industry WITHOUT the Creative Industry
Please take a moment to share this Episode with others. That would mean the world to me!
Let’s dive in!
FIRST THINGS FIRST:
[01:27] Have you ever sent in your reel and wondered why you didn’t get the callback or what the reason was you didn’t get the job? Over the past 20 years of working for studios like ILM, Blur Studio, Ubisoft, I’ve built hundreds of teams and hired hundreds of artists — and reviewed thousands of reels! That’s why I decided to write The Ultimate Demo Reel Guide from the perspective of someone who actually does the hiring. You can get this book for free right now at www.allanmckay.com/myreel!
[51:55] One of the biggest problems we face as artists is figuring out how much we’re worth. I’ve put together a website. Check it out: www.VFXRates.com! This is a chance for you to put in your level of experience, your discipline, your location — and it will give you an accurate idea what you and everyone else in your discipline should be charging. Check it out: www.VFXRates.com!
Okay, what did you think? I’d like to thank André for coming on the Podcast.
Next week, I’m interviewing VFX Supervisor Martin Hall about his work with CBS-VFX on Rabbit Hole for Paramount+, as well as the importance of staying on top of new technology, the creative power of empathy; and the soft skills and tools of VFX Supervisor.
Until then –
Rock on!
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