THE VFX SCRIPT

The VFX Studio Built for the Future

13 May 2026

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In this episode of Mota’s Creative Partner Spotlight, hosts Eric Kohler and Shauna Bryan sit down with Dave Zeevalk, founder and CEO of Mosaic Studios, to explore how innovation, flexibility, and cloud-native technology are reshaping the VFX industry. Dave shares the story behind launching Mosaic Studios, a boutique visual effects company designed to meet the evolving demands of modern productions through a highly agile, tech-forward approach that prioritizes both creative quality and operational efficiency.How did Mosaic Studios leverage a cloud-native workflow to deliver large-scale VFX projects under intense deadlines? Dave discusses the studio’s recent achievement of completing more than 1,700 VFX shots across two major prime-time television series, ‘Ripley’ and ‘The Lincoln Lawyer,’ within just six months. He details the creative and logistical hurdles of ‘Ripley,’ explaining how Mosaic’s scalable, remote setup allowed for rapid resource adjustment and streamlined collaboration to hit strict deadlines. Their work earned an Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects, recognising the studio’s technical innovation and artistic excellence.What makes Mosaic Studios’ client-first philosophy stand out in a competitive VFX landscape? Dave stresses that Mosaic prioritises creative partnerships with filmmakers and post teams. Through transparent communication and a cloud-based pipeline, the boutique studio provides a responsive, personalised experience that scales efficiently to meet client needs.The three then reflect on the growing demand for adaptable production models, the increasing importance of remote collaboration, and the ways technology is changing how visual effects teams operate. So, as the industry evolves, how can VFX studios truly embrace innovation to better serve the stories of tomorrow?Stay connected and follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevfxscript/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-vfx-script/Visit our website:https://www.mota-hub.com/To Listen Elsewhere:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10o3iKPruM9u390bAuobFR?si=52dc369d83e54afdApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-vfx-script/id1774289037

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2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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THE VFX SCRIPT

The VFX Studio Built for the Future

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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