Foxtrot X-Ray

🎥 “I’m writing an indie film and I know I’ll need VFX… but I’m terrified. Am I crazy?” This is the fear a lot of indie filmmakers face. In this clip from VFX for Indies, Pedro Andrade shares real talk: visual effects aren’t the point—they’re a tool. A means to help tell the story when there’s no other way to show it. The takeaway? ✨ Focus on story first. ✨ Use VFX only where it elevates the narrative. ✨ And don’t panic—there are smart, scalable ways to make it work. 🎧 Full episode here: 👉 https://bit.ly/4hg7bQj #VFXforIndies #VFX #VisualEffects #IndieFilm #Filmmaking #Storytelling #PostProduction #CreativeProcess

🤖 “AI is our creation—we’re the parent. And if we’re worried about how the kid turns out, we should think about how we’re raising it.” In this clip from VFX for Indies, I talk about Foxtrot X-Ray’s approach to AI in visual effects—and why we created a public-facing AI policy to guide our work. It’s simple: our clients, especially indie filmmakers, value the handmade—the human input. If AI helps us plan better or visualize ideas faster, great. But when it comes to final images, they’re looking for something unique, crafted, and personal. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: 👉 https://bit.ly/4hg7bQj #VFXforIndies #VFX #VisualEffects #AIinVFX #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #CreativeEthics #PostProduction #AIPolicy

🧮 "The pesky thing about numbers is—they don’t lie." In this VFX for Indies clip, Pedro Andrade breaks down one of the biggest challenges in VFX—regardless of budget: poor planning and lack of data-driven decision-making. Too often, filmmakers and producers rely on past experience or gut feeling when estimating scope, schedule, and resources. But in VFX, math wins every time. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: 👉 https://bit.ly/4hg7bQj #VFXforIndies #VFX #VisualEffects #Filmmaking #PostProduction #VFXBudgeting #ProductionPlanning #IndieFilm

👩💼 “The best leaders are the ones who show you what you’re capable of—before you even know it yourself.” In this VFX for Indies clip, Pedro Andrade reflects on the impact of mentors like Oscar-winner Sara Bennett and the real role of a VFX leader: nurturing people to exceed their own expectations. Soft skills matter. Team culture matters. And yes—surprising the client (in the best way) matters too. 🎧 Watch the full episode: 👉 https://bit.ly/4hg7bQj #VFXforIndies #VFX #VisualEffects #Leadership #Mentorship #TeamCulture #PostProduction #VFXSupervisor

🎧 “There’s nothing better than solving a creative problem with a technical solution.” In this clip from VFX for Indies, Pedro Andrade and I dive into the parallels between music production and visual effects—and why compositing activates both sides of the brain. It’s that perfect blend of tech and creativity that makes VFX such a unique craft. 💥 Watch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4hg7bQj #VFXforIndies #VisualEffects #VFX #Compositing #Nuke #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #CreativeTech

There are still FOUR more chances to see Foxtrot X-Ray's VFX work on the big screen at the 2025 Phoenix Film Festival this weekend! Arizona feature DARK SIDE OF NIGHT plays Saturday and LOVE, DANIELLE plays Friday, Saturday AND Sunday! Ticket links and details on our blog: https://bit.ly/3FkXNN4 #VFX #VFXforIndies #pff2025 #lovedanielle #darksideofnight

Now that our 2025 Phoenix Film Festival intro animation is out in the wild, here's a detailed breakdown of our creative process! https://bit.ly/4iL1E4N #VFX #PFF2025 #motiondesign

Foxtrot X-Ray is once again proud to be a partner of the Phoenix Film Festival, returning for a 5th consecutive year to conceptualize and produce the fanfare animation that opens all 270+ screenings at the festival. With this being the "silver anniversary" 25th year of PFF, we created a sequence inspired by the metallic Marvel Studios logo featuring projected images of past Best Picture winners, the festival's many creative poster designs, and of course the logos of the fest's generous sponsors. With a heroic original score by award-winning composer Christopher Caliendo, animation by our CG Supervisor Seth Wise, editing by Calum Merry, and compositing and creative direction by Paul DeNigris, here's the finished animation! #VFX #PFF2025 #motiondeisgn

Foxtrot X-Ray founder Paul DeNigris joins host Rob Fredette on the latest episode of HODGEPOD to discuss visual effects, AI filmmaking, and pizza! Check it out on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and more - links at the top of our LinkTree: https://lnkd.in/g-utnwWU #VFX #visualeffects #indiefilm

🎬 That’s a Wrap on This Episode of VFX for Indies! 🎟️🔥 The International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival runs March 27 - April 6 alongside the Phoenix Film Festival, and we’re excited to have Foxtrot X-Ray’s VFX featured in two films! 🔦 Dark Side of Night (March 29, 31 & April 5) – A gripping Arizona-made crime thriller. 💖 Love, Danielle (April 4-6) – A comedy-drama with powerful storytelling (and some seamless invisible VFX)! 🎟️ Check out showtimes & tickets at: https://lnkd.in/geQxPhnf 📺 Catch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gMjAfxmW #VFXforIndies #VisualEffects #VFX #IndieFilm #FilmFestival #Horror #SciFi #FoxtrotXRay