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Hi, I'm Joshua Allen, a passionate visual effects artist and animator based in Austin, TX. Skilled in crafting PreVis sequences, training AI models for stylization, and developing innovative VFX pipelines, I enjoy blending technology and creativity to deliver immersive visual stories. With experience on both documentaries and short films, I thrive on dynamic, deadline-driven environments and collaborative teamwork. Beyond VFX, I manage large social media followings by creating engaging, informative content, especially leveraging Pokémon themes to support nonprofit donations. I'm enthusiastic about AI integration and ecology, combining my love for animation and procedural content generation with positive community engagement and learning new tools to push the boundaries of digital storytelling.…Hi, I'm Joshua Allen, a passionate visual effects artist and animator based in Austin, TX. Skilled in crafting PreVis sequences, training AI models for stylization, and developing innovative VFX pipelines, I enjoy blending technology and creativity to deliver immersive visual stories. With experience on both documentaries and short films, I thrive on dynamic, deadline-driven environments and collaborative teamwork. Beyond VFX, I manage large social media followings by creating engaging, informative content, especially leveraging Pokémon themes to support nonprofit donations. I'm enthusiastic about AI integration and ecology, combining my love for animation and procedural content generation with positive community engagement and learning new tools to push the boundaries of digital storytelling.

Joshua Allen

Visual Effects Artist, Animator, Social Media Manager, +2

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Hi, I'm Joshua Allen, a passionate visual effects artist and animator based in Austin, TX. Skilled in crafting PreVis sequences, training AI models for stylization, and developing innovative VFX pipelines, I enjoy blending technology and creativity to deliver immersive visual stories. With experience on both documentaries and short films, I thrive on dynamic, deadline-driven environments and collaborative teamwork. Beyond VFX, I manage large social media followings by creating engaging, informative content, especially leveraging Pokémon themes to support nonprofit donations. I'm enthusiastic about AI integration and ecology, combining my love for animation and procedural content generation with positive community engagement and learning new tools to push the boundaries of digital storytelling.…Hi, I'm Joshua Allen, a passionate visual effects artist and animator based in Austin, TX. Skilled in crafting PreVis sequences, training AI models for stylization, and developing innovative VFX pipelines, I enjoy blending technology and creativity to deliver immersive visual stories. With experience on both documentaries and short films, I thrive on dynamic, deadline-driven environments and collaborative teamwork. Beyond VFX, I manage large social media followings by creating engaging, informative content, especially leveraging Pokémon themes to support nonprofit donations. I'm enthusiastic about AI integration and ecology, combining my love for animation and procedural content generation with positive community engagement and learning new tools to push the boundaries of digital storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Joshua Allen, a passionate visual effects artist and animator based in Austin, TX. Skilled in crafting PreVis sequences, training AI models for stylization, and developing innovative VFX pipelines, I enjoy blending technology and creativity to deliver immersive visual stories. With experience on both documentaries and short films, I thrive on dynamic, deadline-driven environments and collaborative teamwork.

Beyond VFX, I manage large social media followings by creating engaging, informative content, especially leveraging Pokémon themes to support nonprofit donations. I’m enthusiastic about AI integration and ecology, combining my love for animation and procedural content generation with positive community engagement and learning new tools to push the boundaries of digital storytelling.

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VFX Pipeline / Previs Artist at Go-Valley

March 1, 2025 - Present

Crafted PreVis sequences for documentaries using Unreal Engine 5 with 2D card animation and PCG environments. Trained AI models to stylize live-action footage for music video development. Modeled, animated, composited, and rendered stylized Blender scenes to develop a VFX pipeline for documentary production.

VFX Artist at Firewall Short Film

March 1, 2025 - August 6, 2025

Supervised practical elements on a 25-person set ensuring seamless VFX integration in post-production. Developed and animated complex Blender scenes under tight deadlines. Modeled and animated the first live-action appearance of Zahawk, the Serpent King from Persian mythology. Tracked and animated 12 shots with complex geometry using varied armatures. Completed a 250+ hour VFX bid submitted to Sundance and SXSW.

Social Media Creator at The Pokémon Conservationist

January 1, 2024 - Present

Scripted compelling educational videos using Pokémon to drive donations to 501(c)(3) organizations. Filmed plates, tracked scenes, created 3D environments, and implemented 3D characters for unique VFX shorts. Optimized posting schedules, captions, and tags for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Engaged with 300K+ followers, fostering a positive community.

Social Media Manager at Nitecore Store

May 1, 2024 - August 6, 2025

Managed eight social media accounts across two businesses. Conceptualized, created, and posted photos, shorts, and videos optimized for engagement. Coordinated deadlines and workflows to effectively promote products.