Ben Lock

Work History

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  Head of Production / Executive Producer

  Megalis VFX

  January 2022 - Present

  Singapore · Remote

  Hands on Producer/EP for VFX and Animation projects.
  Projects include Features and Series for Netflix and others as main vendor, managing process from Shoot to Post, for in house and outsource work.
  Building relationships with international and local partners, producers and industry organisations.
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  Head of Strategic Partnerships

  Vuulr

  June 2020 - December 2022

  Singapore

  Developing business relationships with strategic partners to provide enterprise level technology and bespoke solutions for the world-wide content marketplace.

• VFX and Animation Producer / Head of Production

  Contract

  January 2018 - December 2021

  Singapore · Remote

  Mega Surya Productions, India
  - VFX onset/post Supervisor/Producer (dir: Krish)
  - Overseeing all VFX work in collaboration with Art Department and Editorial
  - Managing bidding and vendors for the show
  
  Untitled Project, Singapore
  - Animation Producer (Google)
  - Video Content Producer (RWS, SP Power)
  
  OutpostVFX, Singapore
  - VFX Exec Producer (Locke & Key, 48 Metres Down)
  
  BaseFX, Malaysia & China
  - Head of Production (Mandalorian, Star Wars 9, Aquaman, Transformers: BumbleBee, The Wandering Earth)
  
  Client facing Producer and Head of Production working with studios and facilities across China, Malaysia, India, Singapore, Thailand and more.
  Developing and advising on film, streaming and online content
  Managing bids, resource capacity, budgets and multiple project deliveries
  Mentoring, supporting and planning to ensure reliable management and communication.
  Developing strategy for technology infrastructure, capacity planning, training and recruitment based on data driven variables.
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  VFX Producer

  Industrial Light & Magic

  October 2014 - January 2018

  Singapore

  

  
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  Animation Producer

  Lucasfilm Animation

  January 2012 - January 2015

  Singapore

  Animation Producer for George Lucas' Animated Feature "Strange Magic", working with multi-Oscar winning Director Gary Rydstrom, and Producer Mark Miller.
  Overseeing production teams, schedules and review processes.
  Managing artist headcount of 200+
  Working in close collaboration with creative leads and director in US headquarters.
  Responsibility with technical leads for efficiency and workflow of processes.
  Working with outsource partners to optimise schedules and resources.
  
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  Head of VFX Production, Animation Producer, VP / Pre-Viz Producer

  Aardman Features

  October 2008 - January 2012

  Setting up and running new Animation, VFX and Pre-Viz Department for Aardman Feature - The Pirates!
  Delivered 1300 pre-viz shots and 1250 VFX shots
  Spearheaded the build of a new facility housing 100+ artists
  Recruited technical, artist and production teams
  Heavily involved in design and implementation of production pipelines, asset tracking and production management systems.
  Reporting at studio level on progress, financials and operations
  Closely collaborated with creative leadership, including at director and editor level whilst supervising the previs production.
  Negotiated and led the outsource process through multiple vendors in UK and overseas.
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  Producer

  Aardman Features

  July 2007 - September 2008

  CGI Animation Series, Chop Socky Chooks
  Joined the show to complete delivery on 13 half hour episodes
  Producing from script to broadcast with hands-on management of script, boards, asset build, voice records and all post production processes
  Collaborating with network partners and coproducers in Canada and UK to ensure budget and schedule stay on track
  Responsible for application of tax credits through UK
  
  
  
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  VFX Producer

  Framestore

  October 2005 - July 2007
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  Producer

  Aardman Animations

  September 2004 - October 2005

  Stop Motion Kids Comedy for Nickleodeon, Purple and Brown