Presenter

Alana Newell
Biography
With 15+ years in the VFX industry, Alana has traversed from artist to executive leadership, refining her skills across international landscapes. With a focus on elevating artist and client experiences, she transitioned to the business side, optimizing workflows and obtaining an MBA. After 3 years as Crafty Apes' COO, she seamlessly assumed the role of CEO, navigating through a pivotal phase in the industry.

Alana's leadership integrates business strategy with artistic insight, anchored in unwavering core values. She excels in aligning internal structures with market trends, fostering critical thinking, and encouraging collaboration. Now a primary focus is pushing the business into the new fronts of technology by expanding the knowledge base of the entire company. Embracing change and experimentation in new technology is a top priority.

Alana finds solace in oil painting, various crafts, competitive games, and balancing the joys and chaos of being mom to two little ones.
Presentations
Industry Session
Production & Animation
AI
Machine Learning
Pioneers
Production
Productivity
Visual Effects
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