London 2019 | Framestore

Framestore

28 Chancery Lane | London | WC2A 1LB

Day 01 | Thursday 20th June 2019

We are super excited to be visiting Framestore's new Chancery Lane building this year. To compliment this graduate showcase and alumni reunion event we thrilled to announce that computational artist Andy Lomas will also be showcasing his latest 'Morphogentic Creations'. Andy is considered a pioneer in computational art and is considered by many as a pioneer in the field of computer graphics. His work exists at the boundary between art and science. If you would like to attend please visit our Eventbrite Page here - alternatively email [email protected]

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Framestore | Entrance

Image courtesy of Framestore © 2019

Important Note To Students

Whilst we would love to take everyone down to London, unfortunately spaces are limited and to help us decide who to take down it is important that you provide us with as much information about yourself, your work and your career aspirations as you can. For those of you that have already submitted a Vimeo URL link and/or One drive URL link as part of your ExpoTees registration page, thank you. We will be looking at this material in preparation to speaking with you as part of the ExpoTees Middlesbrough in May.

Time Activity Postcode
14.00 Check into the Generator Hostel WC1H 9SE
15.00 On the corner of Lincoln Inn Fields & Newmans Row, Holborn WC2A 3EE
15.30 Studio & Debrief WC2A 1LB
16.30 ExpoTees London Start WC2A 1LB
17.00 Graduate showcase showreel screening WC2A 1LB
17.00 Morphogenetic Creations Exhibition by Andy Lomas WC2A 1LB
20.00 Event Close | Further Networking at the Knights Templar WC2A 1DT
Choose a location
Framestore
28 Chancery Lane, London, WC2 1LB
51.514020,-0.111120
New Square Gardens
Lincolns Inn Archway, Carey St, Holborn, London WC2A 2JD
51.514020,-0.111120
Knights Templar Pub
95 Chancery Lane, Off Carey St, London WC2A 1DT
51.514020,-0.111120
Generator Hostel
37 Tavistock Pl, London WC1H 9SE
51.526053,-0.124617
Studio Tours

Day 02 | Friday 21st June 2019

The itinerary in support of this years studio tours is still be finalised. Do check back in a few days time ….


London 2018 | DNEG

Double Negative

160 Great Portland St | Fitzrovia | London | W1W 5QA

Day 01 | Thursday 14th June 2018

It was three years ago when we last visited our friends at Double Negative and since then the event has gone form strength to strength. This year we are opening up the event to also include games & concept art graduates. If you would like to take part, sponsor or even host an ExpoTees London games event for 2019 please get in touch with - [email protected]

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DNEG | Lobby Area

Image courtesy of DNEG © 2018

Important Note To Students

Please could you check into the Generator Hostel ahead of the event. Unfortunately as space is a premium there will not be an opportunity for you to store your bags at DNEG studio on the day. Any problems with checking in please telephone Nadine at Study Link Tours on Tel 01253 833587. The deadline for the submission on your Vimeo URL and Dropbox link is Friday the 1st of June. If you are looking to stay abreast of the latest London ExpoTees news, itinerary and job opportunities can I suggest that you follow us on the social networks listed below. When you get a moment please do leave your feedback by clicking on the Survey Monkey button below ( 5 minutes )

Time Activity Postcode
14.00 Check into the Generator Hostel WC1H 9SE
15.00 Meet in Fitzroy Square W1T 6ED
15.30 Tour of DNEG Studio & debrief W1T 5HJ
16.00 ExpoTees London Start W1T 5HJ
16.30 Welcome Talk and Initial Screening in B01 Cinema W1T 5HJ
17.00 Alumni Reunion Event & Networking W1T 5HJ
20.00 Event Close | Further Networking at the Crown & Sceptre W1W 6SD
Choose a location
Double Negative
160 Great Portland St, Fitzrovia, London W1W 5QA
Fitzroy Square Gardens
Fitzroy Square Gardens, Fitzrovia, London W1T 6ED
51.523266,-0.140359
Crown & Sceptre Pub
86 Great Titchfield St, Fitzrovia, London W1W 6SD
51.519312,-0.140795
Generator Hostel
37 Tavistock Pl, London WC1H 9SE
51.526053,-0.124617
Animation & VFX Studio Tours

Day 02 | Friday 15th June 2018

The increase in student numbers for this years studio tours event has warranted the creation of two groups this year. Notification as to which group you will be allocated to will be announced during ExpoTees London on Thursday night. Once you have been allocated a group it is essential that you do not deviate from this allocation. Your names will have already been submitted to the studio's ahead of our planned visit and if you are not part of your allocated group you will be denied access to the studio.

Group Time Activity Academic Lead Postcode
1 09.30 Fitzroy Square Gardens Eimer Bourke W1T 6ED
2 09.30 Red Lion Square Justin Greetham WC1R 4QF
1 10.00 Blue Zoo Eimer Bourke NW1 3AU
2 10.00 ILM Justin Greetham WC1X 8NL
1 11.30 The Mill Eimer Bourke W1T 2JG
2 11.30 Third Floor Justin Greetham WC2A 1LF
1 13.00 Glassworks Eimer Bourke W1T 3EY
2 13.00 Framestore Justin Greetham WC2A 1LF
1 15.00 SEED Eimer Bourke W1F 0SS
2 15.00 Studio AKA Justin Greetham EC1V 0ET
1 & 2 16.30 MPC Justin Greetham + Eimer Bourke W1F 0NL
1 & 2 18.00 Foster & Partners Justin Greetham + Eimer Bourke SW11 4AN
Choose a location
Tour 1 | Fitzroy Square Gardens | 09.30
Fitzroy Square Gardens, Fitzrovia, London W1T 6ED
51.523266,-0.140359
Tour 1 | Blue Zoo | 10.00
Chesterfiled House, 385 Euston Road, London, NW1 3AU
51.523578,-0.143359
Tour 1 | The Mill | 11.30
11-14 Windmill Street , London , W1T 2JG
51.518738,-0.133739
Tour 1 | Glassworks | 13.00
The Penthouse, 5th Floor, 87-91 Newman Street, London , W1T 3EY
51.516529,-0.135257
Tour 1 | SEED | 15.00
30 Brewer St, Soho, London W1F 0SS
51.512178,-0.134687
Tour 1 & 2 | MPC | 16.30
127 Wardour Street , London W1F 0NL
51.513630,-0.134243
Tour 1 & 2 | Foster & Partners | 18.00
22 Hester Road, London SW11 4AN
51.479459,-0.170340
Tour 2 | Meet Up | 09.30
Red Lion Square Gardens, London WC1R 4QF
51.519136,-0.119023
Tour 2 | ILM | 10.00
Industrial Light & Magic, 84 Theobald's Road, London WC1X 8NL
51.520615,-0.118478
Tour 2 | Third Floor | 11.30
28 Chancery Lane , London WC2A 1LB
51.515745,-0.111678
Tour 2 | Framestore | 13.00
22 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1LS
51.515489,-0.111429
Tour 2 | Studio AKA | 15.00
56 Compton St, London EC1V 0ET
51.524817,-0.101805

London 2017 | The Mill

The Mill

11-14 Windmill St | Fitzrovia | London | W1T 2JG

Day 01 | Thursday 8th June 2017

Once again ExpoTees are going to be in London and this year we are proud to be working alongside the award winning animation, vfx & new media studio - The Mill. To complement a selection of student animation and visual effects video material playing in The Mill’s screening room starting at 5pm on Thursday the 8th of June , there will be an opportunity to meet the graduates joining the industry in 2017. ExpoTees London is a unique opportunity to speak to graduating students, talk to them about their projects, view their portfolios and listen to their ideas. There will also be an opportunity to network with School of Computing, Media & the Arts alumni.

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The Mill | Front Entrance

Image courtesy of The Mill © 2018

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Important Note To Students

You are advised to head to the SO Hostel, 91 Dean Street, London W1D 3SY and check in from 2pm onwards. It is important that you leave any luggage at the Hostel as there will be very little opportunity or room at The Mil to store personal possessions. Prior to ExpoTees starting at 5pm there will be a tour of the facility starting at 4pm. As with previous years you will be provided with an iPad on the day and it is essential that you provide [email protected] with two folders before Tuesday the 30th May via WeTranfer - one entitled ‘Images’ and one entitled ‘Movies’ . All material for inclusion into the ExpoTees showreel for playing on the The Mill’s 1st floor big screen must be sent via WeTranfer to [email protected] again before Tuesday the 30th May.

Time Activity Postcode
14.00 Check into the So Hostel W1D 3SY
15.30 Meet at Bedford Square WC1B
16.00 The Mill Studio Tour W1T 2JG
17.00 Welcome & 1st Screening W1T 2JG
18.00 Alumni Event W1T 2JG
21.00 Close of Event W1T 2JG
21.30 Head to The Marquis of Granby Pub W1S 1AF
Choose a location
The Mill
11-14 Windmill St, Fitzrovia. London. W1T 2JG
The Marquis of Granby
2 Rathbone St, Fitzrovia, London W1T 1NR
51.518021,-0.134629
The SO Hostel
91 Dean St, Soho, London W1D 3SY
Animation & VFX Studio Tours

Day 02 | Friday 9th June 2017

In this the fifth year of the London Employability field trip we’re really excited about the prospect of adding a new studio’s to this year itinerary. A special thanks goes out to Teesside University alumni Daniel Crooke for taking the time-out to show us around MILK VFX. We’re really looking to what is turning out to be a jam packed day of animation & vfx talks, tours and questions. As this years studio tour requires some quick walking between venues you are advised to bring with you a packed lunch or alternatively some loose change to allow you to quickly visit a sandwich shop between appointments. Don’t forget to research the studio’s listed below so that when the opportunity arises you can ask some good questions. This is great opportunity for you to stand out from the crowd. So don’t waste it !

Time Activity Academic Lead Postcode
09.00 SO Hostel Meet Up Eimer Bourke + Mark Buschbaker W1D 3SY
09.30 Glassworks Eimer Bourke + Mark Buschbaker W1F 9NP
11.30 Cinesite Eimer Bourke W1F 8BH
11.30 Milk VFX Mark Buschbaker W1W 5DW
13.00 Framestore Eimer Bourke + Mark Buschbaker W1T 3PQ
16.00 Double Negative Eimer Bourke + Mark Buschbaker W1W 5QA
Choose a location
Double Negative
160 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5Q
The Mill
11-14 Windmill Street London, W1T 2JG
Framestore
9-23 Wells Street, London. W1T 3PQ
Cinesite
Medius House 2 Sheraton Street London W1F 8BH
Milk VFX
Threeways House, 40-44 Clipstone St, Fitzrovia, London W1W 5DW

London 2016 | MPC

The Moving Picture Company

127 Wardour St | Soho | London | W1F 0NL

Day 01 | Thursday 2nd June 2016

ExpoTees London is an annual exhibition of outstanding computing innovation, technology and design hosted in London - and an opportunity to recruit and meet bright, new talent. This year we are proud to be working alongside multi award-winning studio MPC - one of the world's largest providers of visual effects for film and television with facilities across the globe. To complement a selection of student animation and visual effects video material playing in MPC's cinema, there will be an opportunity to meet the graduates joining the industry in 2016 in the bar area.

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MPC | Front Entrance

Image courtesy of MPC © 2018

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Important Note To Students

Could all student exhibitors arrive 20 minutes before the official start of the ExpoTees London event .You will also be provided with an iPad on the day and must supply Stewart Milne with Quicktime Movies ( saved as H.264) and/or Portable Document Files ( .pdf’s ) via your dropbox account no later than Friday the 27th May. All material for inclusion into the showreel must be sent via WeTransfer to : [email protected] before 27th May

Time Activity Postcode
15.40 Set Up W1F 0NL
16.00 ExpoTees Start W1F 0NL
16.00 Welcome & 1st Screening Event W1F 0NL
17.30 Alumni Event W1F 0NL
19.00 Event Close W1F 0NL
19.30 Head to The Ship Inn W1F 0TT
Choose a location
MPC
127 Wardour St, Soho, London W1F 0NL
The Ship Inn
116 Wardour St, Soho, London W1F 0TT
51.514042,-0.134229
Animation & VFX Studio Tours

Day 02 | Friday 3rd June 2016

In this the fourth year of the London Employability field trip we are once again visiting a selection of animation & vfx studio’s in and around the London W1 postcode. This year we are also visiting the world renowned architectural practice ‘Foster & Partners’ as they use many of the tools and techniques employed in the animation & vfx industry. To compliment this event we shall also be hosting yet another ExpoTees London chapter over at Oscar award winning studio The Moving Picture Company who this year have kindly agreed to host a screening and networking event on their Wardour Street premises. We’d appreciate it if you could take as many photographs as is possible and email them to Justin Greetham. Alternatively please feel free to ‘tweet’. Don’t forget to include the @TeessideUniSCM handle in the body of your message.

Time Activity Academic Lead Postcode
09.00 Meet up at Bedford Square Justin Greetham + Eimer Bourke W1T 2JG
09.30 The Mill Justin Greetham + Eimer Bourke W1F 9NP
11.00 The Third Floor Justin Greetham + Eimer Bourke WC2A 1LB
13.00 Moving Picture Company Justin Greetham + Eimer Bourke W1F 0NL
14.30 Cinesite Justin Greetham + Eimer Bourke W1F 8BH
16.00 Double Negative Justin Greetham + Eimer Bourke W1W 5QA
18.00 Foster & Partners Justin Greetham SW11 4AN
Choose a location
Double Negative
160 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5Q
The Mill
11-14 Windmill Street London, W1T 2JG
Third Floor
28 Chancery Ln, London WC2A 1LB
MPC
127 Wardour St, Soho, London W1F 0NL
51.513630,-0.134243
Cinesite
2 Sheraton St, Soho, London W1F 8BH
51.515217,-0.134725
Fosters & Partners
Riverside, 22 Hester Road, London, SW11 4AN
51.479459,-0.170340

London 2015 | DNEG

Double Negative

160 Great Portland St | Fitzrovia | London | W1W 5QA

Day 01 | Thursday 4th June 2015

We’re incredibly excited that ExpoTees London will be taking place at the multi award winning Animation & Visual Effects studio Double Negative - recipients of the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for the Feature Films Intersteller & Inception. Double Negative is one of the world’s largest providers of visual effects for Film with facilities in London, Singapore and Vancouver and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the studio for supporting ExpoTees London in this our inaugural year exhibiting in the UK’s capital city.

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DNEG | Front Entrance

Image courtesy of DNEG © 2018

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Important Note To Students

You are advised to arrive 20 minutes before in order for you to set up. For anyone who doesn’t have an ipad from which to demonstrate their product/showreel please can you contact Stewart Milne. During the day we’d also appreciate it if you could take as many photographs as is possible and email them into the department so we can in turn post these on the schools Twitter account. Alternatively please feel free to ‘tweet’. Don’t forget to include the @TeessideUniSCM handle in the body of your message

Time Activity Postcode
16.00 Arrive at Double Negative W1W 5QA
19.00 Head to the Albany Pub W1W 5QU
Choose a location
Double Negative
160 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5Q
51.521245,-0.142929
The Albany Pub
240 Great Portland St, Fitzrovia, London W1W 5QU
51.523366,-0.143938
Animation & VFX Studio Tours

Day 02 | Friday 5th June 2015

On this the 3rd year employability trip it is important that after the event all students provide some feedback via the feedback survey that have set up courtesy of 'Survey Monkey'. Do let us know what you thought of this 2 day employability initiative. The good bits, the not so good bits together with how we could improve upon this trip for next year by visiting this link.

Time Activity Academic Lead Postcode
09.30 Meet up in Soho Square Justin Greetham + Eimer Bourke W1D 3AP
10.00 Glassworks Justin Greetham + Eimer Bourke W1F 9NP
11.00 Studio AKA Justin Greetham W1F 8RH
11.00 Cinesite Eimer Bourke W1F 8BH
12.00 The Mill Justin Greetham + Eimer Bourke W1T 2JG
13.00 ILM Justin Greetham + Eimer Bourke WC2H 8EE
15.30 Blue Zoo Justin Greetham + Eimer Bourke NW1 3AU
Choose a location
Blue Zoo
Chesterfield House, 385 Euston Road, London NW1 3AU
51.523578,-0.143359
Glassworks
33-34 Great Pulteney Street London W1F 9NP
51.511957,-0.136170
Studio AKA
30 Berwick Street, London, W1V 3RF
51.514313,-0.135422
Cinesite
2 Sheraton St, Soho, London W1F 8BH
51.515217,-0.134725
The Mill
11-14 Windmill Street London, W1T 2JG
51.518738,-0.133739
ILM
233 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8EE
51.516295,-0.126683

London 2014

London AVFX Studio Tours 2014

Day 01 | Friday 21st March 2014

Senior Lecturer's Justin Greetham, Andrew Collins and 39 students travelled down from Middlesbrough to London to get a unique insight into the workings of number of London based animation & vfx studio’s. During the course of the day there were opportunities to get a better understanding of what it is like to live and work in London. There were also opportunities with which to ask the tour guides/recruiters questions – specifically on the topic of what it was that the students needed to do/consider in order to secure work in this field.

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Framestore | Berwick Street Entrance

Image courtesy of Framestore © 2018

Important Note To Students

Thank you for expressing an interest in attending this years animation & vfx field trip. It is important that you visit the University's on-line shop and make a payment of £22.50 in order to secure your place. We are operating a first come first served basis and at this stage limited to 40 places. Date of travel - Friday 21st March 2014. It is important that everyone downloads, completes and returns the Industrial Health Insurance Form to me via email as soon as possible and certainly no later than Friday the 14th March( [email protected] ). There will be more information to follow. Meanwhile you may wish to follow the discussion board that has been set up on Linkedin entitled ' Teesside University Animation Group' as this is where news & information in support of the trip will be posted first. The trip includes a three course meal at Pizza Exprress, 215 - 217 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PN. Can you have a look at the menu choices which you can download here and email me what starter, main course and desert you would like - again before Friday the 14th March.

Time Activity Postcode
04.15 Depart From MIddlesbrough Bus Station TS1 5AH
10.00 Bus Arrive in London WC2H 8DP
10.30 Moving Picture Company W1F 0NL
12.00 Cinesite W1F 8BH
13.30 Framestore W1T 3PQ
16.00 Double Negative W1W 5QA
17.30 Pizza Express W1W 5PN
19.00 Depart From London WC2H 8DP
00.00 Arrive Back at MIddlesbrough Bus Station TS1 5AH
Choose a location
Double Negative
160 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5Q
51.521245,-0.142929
Shaftesbury Theatre
210 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8DP
51.516203,-0.126145
MPC
Wardour St, Soho, London W1F 0NL
51.514230,-0.134549
Cinesite
2 Sheraton St, London W1F 8BH
51.515217,-0.134725
Framestore
19-23 Wells Street, London W1T 3PQ
51.517247,-0.137620
Pizza Express
215-217 Great Portland St, London W1W 5PN
51.523476,-0.144369

London 2013

London AVFX Studio Tours 2013

Day 01 | Friday 17th May 2013

On Friday the 17th of May 2013 Justin Greetham and 21 students travelled down from Middleborough to London to get a unique insight into the workings of number of London based animation & vfx studio’s. During the course of the day there were opportunities to get a better understanding of what it was like to live and work in London. The studio’s visited all resided within a square mile of each other and in the W1 postal code making it very easy to walk between venues. The studio’s that were visited included The Mill, Glassworks, Cinesite, Framestore & Double Negative

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Cinesite | Front Entrance

Image courtesy of Cinesite © 2018

Important Note To Students

Thank you for expressing an interest in attending this animation & vfx field trip. It is important that you visit the University's on-line shop and make a payment of £22.50 in order to secure your place before Friday 19th April. If we do not receive payment by this date then we will assume that you are no longer interested and your seat will be made available to a reserve list. Since we last met I have been issued a new health/insurance form which is requesting additional information. Please could I ask everyone to download, complete and return this new version to me as soon as possible.There will be more information to follow. Meanwhile you may wish to follow the a discussion board that has been set up on Linkedin entitled ' Teesside University Animation Group' .The trip includes a three course meal at Pizza Exprress, 215 - 217 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PN. This will be a set menu consisting of : Starters • Dough Balls "PizzaExpress" (v) • Garlic Bread (v) • Garlic Bread with Mozzarella (v) 2. Main Courses • Your choice of Classic or Leggera pizza, pasta or salad 3. Desserts • Chocolate Fudge Cake (v) • Coppa Gelato (v) 4.

Time Activity Postcode
04.00 Depart From MIddlesbrough Bus Station TS1 5AH
09.30 Bus Arrive in London WC2H 8DP
10.00 Glassworks W1F 9NP
12.00 Cinesite W1F 8BH
13.30 Framestore W1T 3PQ
16.00 Double Negative W1W 5QA
17.30 Pizza Express W1W 5PN
19.00 Depart From London WC2H 8DP
00.00 Arrive Back at MIddlesbrough Bus Station TS1 5AH
Choose a location
Double Negative
160 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5Q
51.521245,-0.142929
Shaftesbury Theatre
210 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8DP
51.516203,-0.126145
Glassworks
33-34 Great Pulteney Street London W1F 9NP
51.511957,-0.136170
Cinesite
2 Sheraton St, London W1F 8BH
51.515217,-0.134725
Framestore
19-23 Wells Street, London W1T 3PQ
51.517247,-0.137620
Pizza Express
215-217 Great Portland St, London W1W 5PN
51.523476,-0.144369

About

Working with the team behind the seminal film Terminator 2, Justin couldn't have asked for a better introduction into the then fledging computer graphics industry in London during the early 1990's. Based at the Computer FIlm Company and then later at the Neville Body Research Studio together with the team at 'Lost In Space' he contributed to a range of award winning projects for film, television and new media that included clients such as the Rolling Stones, Disney, Industrial Light & Magic, Pixar, Passion Pictures, Saatchi & Saatchi, The Natural History Museum, Buena Vista International & United Artist to name but a few.

* It is important to note that the views in this website are my own personal views and not that of my employer ..