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UK FX Artists:
Earn a Rebelway Scholarship and Job Placement at Absolute
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Dream of becoming a professional FX artist? Apply to the Absolute Scholarship program to get free training & your first studio gig.
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a Full-Time FX artist at a professional VFX studio in the UK? If so, we have a very interesting opportunity that you may qualify for. The team at Rebelway has teamed up with the talented folks at Absolute Post to create a scholarship and employment opportunity for an aspiring FX artist.
The lucky artist will have the honor of joining Absolute as you learn from Rebelway courses. Upon completion of 2 courses, you will land a part-time position at the studio, after 4 you’ll land a full-time job. It’s the perfect pipeline to landing your dream job in VFX.
Here’s a demo reel featuring their work:
Chosen Applicants Will Receive
Fully-Paid Access to Houdini Fundamentals
(If not already enrolled)
Fully-Paid 4-Course Workshop Bundle
Access to Absolute CG Workstations
A Part-Time Role at Absolute
(After Completion of 2 Rebelway Courses)
A Full-Time Role at Absolute
(After Completion of 4 Rebelway Courses)
Instructions from Absolute Post
We’re looking for someone who, above all else, is passionate about becoming a VFX Artist.
For the right candidate we are offering:
- A fully-paid for Rebelway course in Houdini Fundamentals (if course not already taken)
- A fully-paid 4-Course Rebelway Bundle in Houdini.
- Access to CG kit in our studio, if required, for the duration of the scholarship.
- A part-time role in our studio after satisfactory completion of 2 courses moving to a full-time role at the end of the program.
To be considered for our scholarship program, you will need to meet one of the following criteria:
- Have merit or distinction in a Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in a subject related to CG or VFX; or
- Have a degree in a subject related to VFX; or
- Have passed the Introduction to FX Rebelway course; or
- Have a reel that you have produced in your own time demonstrating your commitment to becoming a VFX Artist
All applicants need to be based in the UK.
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Note: Applying for this opportunity does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
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