The State of the VFX Industry in 2025 | Miran Dilberovic | TVFXP #64
The VFX Process Podcast #64 | Want a career in VFX? Miran Dilberovic, Senior Cinematic Artist at Epic Games, shares how he broke in, lessons learned, and what it takes to stand out in the competitive 2025 VFX industry.
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The VFX industry is evolving quickly, and if you're exploring careers in VFX or want to know how to get into the VFX industry, this episode is packed with real-world insight. Jamie sits down with his longtime friend and former colleague Miran Dilberovic — now a Senior Cinematic Artist at Epic Games London — for a candid conversation about VFX jobs in 2025 and what it really takes to succeed.
Miran shares his journey from being a production assistant on Game of Thrones to working on Star Wars: The Last Jedi, then moving into previs roles at The Third Floor and Proof Inc, where he and Jamie first crossed paths. His story is proof that there’s no single path into visual effects careers — and that success often comes from persistence, networking, and doing great personal work.
They also dive into the real challenges of the job, including overworking in VFX (crunch culture), and why having a good supervisor can make all the difference in your experience. Whether you're a student, a career-switcher, or an aspiring artist, this episode offers honest advice on how to break into the VFX industry, build a strong showreel, and stay competitive in the ever-changing world of visual effects.
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⏰TIMECODES⏰
00:00 - INTRO
01:12 - HOW MIRAN INSPIRED THE VFX PROCESS
02:56 - MIRAN'S VFX CAREER: GAME OF THRONES TO EPIC GAMES
07:03 - GETTING INTO THE VFX INDUSTRY IN 2025
11:45 - CLIMBING THE RANKS IN VFX
16:16 - HOW TO GET YOUR VFX SHOWREEL NOTICED
22:26 - WORK LIFE BALANCE
25:06 - THE SATISFACTION OF BEING A PREVIS ARTIST
29:56 - BE COMPETITIVE AS AN ARTIST!
32:57 - CRUNCH CULTURE: OVERWORKING CAN BE A GOOD THING
43:03 - IS AI TAKING OVER VFX?
46:57 - THE HARSH TRUTH ABOUT THE VFX INDUSTRY
51:24 - WHY VFX MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU
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