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Charlie Meakin

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About the Speaker

Charlie is a renowned UK art director, with experience of a range of design sectors including events, film and television. 

Over the past ten years, she has worked with production companies including Studio Canal, DNA Films, Left Bank Pictures, Sister Pictures and Starz. Her production credits include Pressure (Studio Canal/Working Title), Warfare (A24), Legends (Netflix) and Say Nothing (Disney +). 
 

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The Art of Collaboration: Blending Effects and Design for 'Warfare'
Conference

The Art of Collaboration: Blending Effects and Design for 'Warfare'

Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Theatre 2

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Conference
The Art of Collaboration: Blending Effects and Design for 'Warfare'
Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Craft & Innovation
Theatre 2
English

The Art of Collaboration: Blending Effects and Design for 'Warfare'

Directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, Warfare presents an authentic and raw account of a 2006 Iraqi battle. An independent production with a modest budget, the film was shot on a set built on a Bovingdon Airfield carpark over just a one-month period. Filming was structured to simulate a real-time mission experience with an intense atmosphere. For a production which aimed to faithfully recreate the veterans’ experiences, word of mouth was key. Departmental silos were removed and a collaborative approach was taken to improve efficiency. Visual effects for the film were created by Cinesite. VFX Supervisor Simon Stanley-Clamp discusses some key challenges faced by the visual effects and design teams, with SFX Supervisor Ryan Conder and Production Designer Mark Digby.
In association with Cinesite
Speakers (2)
Ryan Conder
SFX Supervisor, .
Charlie Meakin
Art Director, .
Moderator (1)
Simon Stanley-Clamp
VFX Supervisor, Cinesite