New Talent Program

The New Talent List works to serve both the job seekers and job makers. We search for the students whose skills tell us they could thrive in this community, and we show those same students the range of work this field actually holds, the roles no syllabus covers.

There are a variety of roles in creative video production, from screens producer, systems engineer, media server programmer, or content designer for a building-sized canvas. These jobs don't always show up in course catalogs or career fairs. In many cases the practitioners invented the titles themselves. The New Talent Program is an exchange: students bring talent we might never have found, and we bring the map, along with the introduction, the internship, or the first job when the fit is right. The New Talent List is that map, but it's more than a job board. When a student makes the list, a professional community puts its name behind them. Selection isn't about who has the longest resume; we read for thoughtfulness, curiosity, and the instinct to solve problems, because that's what this work actually runs on.

Honorees meet working professionals who remember exactly what it felt like to not know how to get in, and who pick up the phone when a question comes later. And because this work happens in very different production spaces, a rental shop, a content studio, an AV integrator, each with its own pace and culture, we help new professionals find the environment where they can genuinely thrive, not just the first desk that will take them. The community supports this program because every one of us got here through someone. A tour that took a chance, a programmer who shared a control file, a designer who answered a cold email. The New Talent List turns that informal generosity into a promise the field makes every year: there is a next generation, we know their names, and we're already working with them.

Laura Frank

Executive Director

From our New Talent List...

Undergrad

2024

Josh Warnes

Academy of Live Technology - UK

Live Visual Design & Production - Interactive Installations

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Undergrad

2024

Josh Warnes

Academy of Live Technology - UK

Live Visual Design & Production - Interactive Installations

Primary Discipline

Virtual Production

Secondary Discipline

Immersive Installations

Skills

Notch, Isadora, Blender, Resolume, Unreal Engine, Adobe Creative Suite, Green Hippo, Disguise, OBS Studio, Unity, C++

Graduate

2024

Elyana Javaheri

New York University

Interactive Telecommunications

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Graduate

2024

USA

Elyana Javaheri

New York University

Interactive Telecommunications

Primary Discipline

Virtual Production

Secondary Discipline

XR + Mixed Reality

Skills

Unreal Engine, Unity, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Blender, Arduino, TouchDesigner, AutoCAD, JavaScript, C++

Undergrad

2022

Rama van Gils

University of Cincinnati - CCM

Lighting Design & Technology

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Undergrad

2022

USA

Rama van Gils

University of Cincinnati - CCM

Lighting Design & Technology

Primary Discipline

Theatrical & Live Performance

Secondary Discipline

Motion Graphics & Visual Design

Skills

Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Notch, TouchDesigner, Adobe Creative Suite, GrandMA Consoles

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Skills We Use

New Talent applicants should have experience in the following

3D Modeling & Production Design

Cross-disciplinary collaboration, creative problem solving, and the application of emerging technologies to storytelling and audience engagement.

Camera Tracking, Motion Capture & XR

Camera tracking, motion capture, spatial computing, and extended reality technologies including Stype, Stage Precision, Mo-Sys, BlackTrax, Noitom, and similar systems.

Creative Coding & Software Development

Development of custom tools, interactive systems, automation, and creative applications using Processing, TouchDesigner, C#, C++, Java, Python, and related technologies.

Creative Collaboration & Innovation

Cross-disciplinary collaboration, creative problem solving, and the application of emerging technologies to storytelling and audience engagement.

Color Science & Post-Production

Color grading, display calibration, color management, and image optimization across production workflows.

Drone Operations & Aerial Imaging

Drone programming, piloting, aerial cinematography, and drone-based creative experiences.

Entertainment Lighting & Technical Integration

Lighting control, networking, systems integration, and show control using GrandMA2, GrandMA3, DMX, Art-Net, and related technologies.

Generative Art & Computational Media

Procedural content creation, machine learning workflows, generative imagery, and computational approaches to visual design.

Media Servers & Show Control

Programming, operation, and integration of media servers, playback systems, and show control platforms including disguise, Pixera, Hippotizer, Hive, Vertex, VYV, Stage Precision, TouchDesigner, and ISAAC.

Motion Graphics & Visual Effects

3D modeling, visualization, technical drafting, and production design using Cinema 4D, Blender, 3ds Max, Vectorworks, SketchUp, ZBrush, Revit, and AutoCAD.

Projection Mapping & LED Systems

Design, engineering, deployment, and operation of projection and LED display technologies.

Real-Time Graphics & Interactive Media

Creation of real-time content and interactive experiences using Unity, Unreal Engine, Notch, TouchDesigner, SMODE, live camera systems, and related technologies.

Video Content Design & Video System Engineering

Design and engineering of video systems for live entertainment, installations, camera integration, and immersive visual experiences.

Virtual Production & VFX Pipelines

Virtual art departments, real-time production workflows, on-set visual effects, and VFX pipeline integration.

Program FAQ

Program Rules

Application Deadline
All submissions must be received by the posted deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.
Applicant Requirements: Applicants must be current students who have completed 50% of their post-secondary education program by the application deadline. This includes students who have completed at least 2 years of a 4 year program and 1.5 years of a 3 year program.
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Who Can Apply?
• Any student who has completed a 3 or 4 year post-secondary program and is currently in a graduate program is able to apply.

• Any former student who has completed a post-secondary program, undergraduate or graduate, in the 12 month period prior to the deadline is also eligible.

• Any student who is completing High School during the deadline year and is not pursuing post-secondary education is welcome to submit their name and information. We will do our best to make introductions within the community, but don’t run a list for high school graduates.
Complete Information:
Please provide all requested information. Entry lines may be left blank unless marked as required. All required fields in the application form must be filled out in order to submit.
Authenticity of Information:
All information provided in the application must be true and accurate. Providing false or misleading information can lead to disqualification.
‍Portfolio Submission
‍:A link to an online portfolio showcasing the applicant’s work is requested as part of the application. The portfolio should be relevant to the field of video design and pixel-based entertainment technology. The portfolio can be a website or a cloud based folder supporting the applicant’s experience. A resume can be included or substituted for the portfolio.
Skills and Experience:
Applicants should list their top three skills and answer software/hardware/design specialization questions. The top three skills should represent the applicant’s most advanced experience and desired toolset for future employment. The answers are not required but highly recommended for the application and will be featured in the New Talent list. There is more room in the software/hardware/design specialization fields to expand on applicant knowledge.
Personal Statement
‍:Applicants are asked to provide a personal statement explaining their ideal career and interesting things about themselves. This is a chance for the Education Committee to get to know you and where you might thrive in the many working environments available in the entertainment production industry. Please use this space to describe innovative use of technology or design in your work, your ability to collaborate with a team and your interest in working in entertainment production.

Disqualifications

Incomplete Application
If a candidate fails to provide all the required information or documents in their application, they could be disqualified. This could include missing personal details, incomplete answers to questions, or missing portfolio items.
Late Submission
If a candidate submits their application after the deadline, the application will not be viewed.
Complete Information
‍:If a candidate provides false or misleading information in their application, they could be disqualified
Violation of Program Rules
If a candidate violates any rules or guidelines set by the program, they will be disqualified.

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