Virtual Production Instructors

James is a Virtual Production Technical Director at Final Pixel and Lead Trainer at Final Pixel Academy. He works across LED volumes, camera tracking, Unreal Engine, ICVFX and real-time production workflows, bringing hands-on industry experience directly into his training.  At Final Pixel Academy, James develops and delivers practical virtual production training for filmmakers, artists and technical teams, with a focus on making emerging production technologies accessible, relevant and ready for real-world use.

Ana is a World Designer, Unreal Engine Team Lead and filmmaker working across VAD, VFX and Art. She creates cinematic real-time worlds for film and TV, bridging creative vision with technical expertise and setting high standards for visual quality. With over 10 years’ experience, Ana has led art teams and delivered virtual productions across the UK, Europe and US. She has spoken at IBC and London MPTS, collaborated with MIT on AI projects, and most recently served as Head of World Design on the first live-action LEGO film.

Tai is a Technical Artist, Virtual Production Operator, and Unreal Engine Trainer with extensive experience across both production and education. He designs and delivers Unreal Engine and Virtual Production training for artists and production teams, combining structured learning with hands-on, production-ready workflows. Alongside his training work, Tai specialises in building cinematic-quality real-time content in Unreal Engine, creating environments, assets, shaders, tools, and cinematics using Maya, ZBrush, Substance 3D, and Unreal Engine, with a strong focus on performance and scalability.

Laura oversees Final Pixel Academy whilst maintaining a hands-on role across the business's operations. Her eight years in live events managing AV and LED supply for both outdoor and indoor productions, plus on-ground execution, gives her insight across the complete production spectrum. Working closely with the OSVP and VAD departments, Laura combines operational leadership with direct knowledge of studio facilities, equipment hire, and crew management. This blend of production insight and events background informs the academy's training approach, ensuring courses remain grounded in real-world workflow and industry standards.