Thomas Thornton

Work History

• FX Artist

  MPC EPISODIC

  October 2020 - Present

  London, England, United Kingdom
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  FX TD

  Outpost VFX

  November 2018 - July 2020

  Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

  Committed to producing high-end visual effects under pressure to tight deadlines. I also assisted teaching other artists setups and solutions to problems they encountered; as well as problem solving the most efficient solutions while liaising with other departments.
  
  2020
  News of the World | FX TD
  
  2019
  Watchmen (HBO) | FX TD
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  FX Artist

  Electric Theatre Collective

  July 2018 - September 2018

  London, England, United Kingdom

  2018
  Virgin Atlantic: Depart the Everyday | FX Artist
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  FX artist & Matchmover

  Cinesite

  March 2017 - June 2018

  London, United Kingdom

  Working in multiple disciplines, including FX and Matchmoving, I was able to gain an understanding of the VFX Pipeline and gain experience working on multiple projects across these disciplines.
  
  2018
  Avengers: Infinity War | CG Artist
  Robin Hood | FX Artist
  Starfish | FX Artist
  
  2017
  The Commuter | FX Artist
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  Facility Runner

  Cinesite

  August 2016 - March 2017

  London, England, United Kingdom

  I was involved in preparing meetings for clients, providing food and beverages; transporting drives between facilities; ensuring the smooth operation of the company while assisting with artists’ problems; and tending to the reception desk.

  

  
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  Producer

  Take One Productions (UK) Ltd

  January 2016 - August 2016

• Customer Assistant

  Gifted Stores Ltd

  February 2015 - September 2015

  My duties included managing the tills; handling money and cashing up at closure; assisting in product displays and stock ordering. I also had to deal with customer queries and complaints, and come to the best solution for both the customer and the store.
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  Customer Consultant

  Carphone Warehouse

  August 2014 - December 2014

  Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

  As a consultant, I helped customers choose the best products for themselves, based on their needs and limits; as well as suggesting additional products and services that would be beneficial to them. I had to meet targets, achieve a set amount of commission and score high in Customer Service surveys.
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  Student Ambassador

  Staffordshire University

  November 2010 - June 2014

  Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

  I was involved in guiding prospective students and families around the campus & accommodation, in both small and large parties, answering any questions they may have had. I also helped run activity days at the University for visiting schools and students, creating awareness of University life and options, which helped improve my presentation and conversational skills.
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  Runner

  The Mill

  September 2012 - October 2012

  London, United Kingdom

  Some of my duties included collecting, sorting and delivering food beverages to clients; clearing and cleaning suites; and assisting with the smooth running of the day

• Technical Stage Management

  Thomas Thornton

  2007 - August 2011

  Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

  Working closely with directors, I set up and ran lighting and sound for stage productions, including rigging lights.
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  Retail Assisant

  John Lewis & Partners

  June 2009 - September 2010

  Working as part of a team in a busy environment, I dealt with customer complaints and inquiries; managed tills and handling money; learnt new skills as a Customer Services Manager for the department; and interacted with a wide variety of customers.
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  Assistant Drama Teacher

  Ely College

  January 2010 - April 2010

  Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

  Working closely with the Head of Department, I was involved in assisting with practical work in lessons for Years 6 to 11, and helping with producing the school play.