CG Podcast returns with a look into the world of Haz, a leader in the Virtual Production feature filmmaking space!

Hasraf Dulull or known as Haz is the co-founder of Haz Film. His career began as a CGI artist on video games and then work his way up from compositor to VFX Supervisor for Moving Picture Company. After working on numerous high-profile feature films, he transitions to directing and producing films. His first sci-fi indie feature film - The Beyond is the start of his big break. The movie premiered #2 on the iTunes charts and trending on Netflix.

He was later hired to direct the pilot for Disney's action-comedy miniseries - Fast Layne and was also credited as creative consultant on the entire series. In the midst of the pandemic, he got a chance to have another break in directing an animation film. He shows the connection between animation film and video games.

In the same year of 2020, HaZ was hailed by Epic Games as a pioneer in utilizing the latest in Unreal Engine and Virtual Production on his animated feature films in production.

Highlights of the Episode:

00:00 - Introduction
02:20 - Guest Background
08:59 - Big break in Visual Effect
10:25 - Working in the Television
11:30 - Building his career into directing
15:00 - Start of the Hollywood Journey as Director-Writer
17:20 - Taking a leap in producing own movie
20:00 - Financing own movie
20:59 - His highest selling movie
21:20 - Struggle of independent filmmakers
23:10 - Creating content and knowing your market
25:03 - Being realistic
28:57 - Directing for Disney
31:21 - An indie director in a mainstream tv network
33:00 - Getting the Executive Producer role
35:05 - Time Management
39:37 - Advantage of Freelancing
41:20 - New age of filmmaking
46:11 - Video Game Adaptation
48:27 - Director of Animation films
52:42 - Connection of Animation film and Video Games
58:08 - Idea of Metaverse
1:01:06 - Tips in getting in unreal engine
1:06:00 - Do not be afraid to ask
Quotes:
"Time management is a key factor if you want to be in the creative industry while you are still doing your own thing" - Haz Dulull

"I got to EP the show, all of that was because I wasn't afraid to just go the extra mile and not play by the "ah I just wait until they ask me something" - Haz Dulull

"Just don't be afraid to share your ideas" - Haz Dulull

"For me, the metaverse is an immersive version of the internet. An immersive place where anything can happen. There are no gatekeepers. It is very much like Ready Player One." -Haz

Connecting with the Guest:
Website: https://hazfilm.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaZFilmStudio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hazimation/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HaZ_Dulull

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