Namit Malhotra, CEO of DNEG, a leading VFX company, recently sat down for an interview with Deadline. In the interview, Malhotra discusses his journey in the film industry, the impact of the pandemic, layoffs at his company, and future projects [3db4b0dd].
Malhotra, who founded Prime Focus Technologies and has won seven Academy Awards for films such as Blade Runner 2049, talks about his family's filmmaking background and how he started in computer graphics. He also discusses the challenges of fostering collaboration between Hollywood and his Indian company, emphasizing the importance of adding value rather than focusing on cheap production.
During the interview, Malhotra addresses the controversy surrounding the employee 'loan' scheme at his company. He explains that it was a misunderstood effort to reduce the impact on people's lives during the pandemic, and he expresses empathy for the writers' strike. Malhotra emphasizes the importance of finding solutions to keep employees employed and discusses the future of the company and his personal vision.
Malhotra mentions several upcoming projects, including the Garfield movie, Angry Birds 3, and Those About to Die. He highlights the importance of cultural influence and the aspiration to do meaningful work in the film industry [3db4b0dd].
Mak Pui Tung, an award-winning Hong Kong actor, also recently discussed his transition from theatre to film and voice acting. He won Best Newcomer at the Asian Film Awards in 2023 for his role in 'The Sparring Partner'. Mak recently voiced the lead character in 'The Garfield Movie' and talks about the challenges of voice acting and relating to the character. He expresses his desire to explore ordinary characters and human relationships in future film roles, as well as his interest in high-tech, sci-fi movies with battle scenes [20ee6af9].