Those of you who follow me on Facebook may have noticed my recent profile picture change to this:

The reason behind it is simple, during the Oscars this past Sunday, Ang Lee won best director for the film “Life Of Pi.” During his acceptance speech, he thanked all the 3000 people behind the making of the film, but failed to mention that the VFX company behind all the magic, Rhythm & Hues had to file for bankruptcy and fired 250 people last week. During the acceptance speech for Best Visual Effects, the VFX Supervisor Bill Westenhofer was cut off by the orchestra before he could mention the travesty that befell Rhythm & Hues. Mainstream media outlets have also turned a blind eye towards it and aren’t reporting on this injustice. This is an outrage! How can Hollywood ignore the way the VFX houses they use to create their films are treated? They barely get 5% of the profits from the movies they help bring to life!

What would the Hollywood movies look like without these VFX houses doing their spectacular jobs to make things look so real? Do a Google search on what movies would look like without VFX and tell me if they would be as good. I didn’t think so.

I may not be in the industry, but as a struggling artist bringing my craft to you, my readers, Monday through Friday, without fail, without missing an update, I cannot stand to watch my brothers and sisters in art get screwed day after day, month after month, year after year. That is why my Facebook profile picture has been changed, to show I stand behind them in solidarity.

If you feel the same, find a green screen photo square and join in the protest against Hollywood’s screwing of the VFX industry. The more people who join in and spread the word, the more this outrageous injustice may be brought to light and corrected.

*steps off soapbox*

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