Joseph
Bell

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Welcome, I'm Joseph Bell.

I'm a speaker, author, and leading expert on the global visual effects and animation industry.
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The answers are in the numbers.
I work with custom datasets to build a uniquely informed and up-to-date picture of the industry worldwide.  

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Recent Data & Insights

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How Great Small VFX Studios Turn into Mediocre Mid-Size Ones

Can you maintain margins as your VFX studio grows?

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A World Without Marvel

What would happen if your biggest customer went away?

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Rise and Fall of the Boutique

Small VFX companies like to refer to themselves as boutiques. But are they giving clients what they want?

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