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As a child, my fascination for fantasy and magic was first sparked after watching the movie Jurassic Park and being completely mesmerized, especially by the mechanical effects. I was drawn to the idea of creating latex masks, animatronics, prosthetics, and other physical effects. However, it wasn't until my late youth that I became interested in working with cameras and post-production. Finally, I returned to my original interest but this time in the 3D field.

I first discovered the visual effects industry while in high school, where I was doing some illustration work. An article caught my attention discussing how the industry demands a fusion of creative and technical minds. I find it very interesting, especially since I already had interests in scripting, cameras, and illustration. Ever since that I wanted to pursue a career in the visual effects industry.

I have been working in creative industries as graphic designer for many years in Vietnam to build up saving for VFX program in Canada now.

While I was pursuing my Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, I began modeling machine parts in AutoCAD and Solidworks and that's when I realized that I could express my creative side in the industry with my modeling and texturing skills.

Ever since the beginning, I have always been fascinated with movies and games. After I discovered Maya, I realized I wanted to get into the industry and explore further. The technical aspect of rigging and the ability to give life is my favourite part of the pipeline.

I have been a video editor for past 3-4 years. I always used to create 2d effects in after effects but I always had this in back of my mind that I have to do something big with my passion.

After doing my high school in sciences, I realised it was not my cup of tea. I was more into drawing and 3d stuff

I wanted to work in movie studios since I was fascinated with Harry Potter movie series when I was 6 years old.

I always wanted to become a part of big projects and one day I decided to change my field to be able to be a good storyteller by creating visuals.