Joshua Davies

Joshua Davies

Graphic Designer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Cinematic Artist / 3D Generalist | Award-Winning Animated Film Director | First Class BSc (Hons) in Film Technology & Visual Effects

  • Education

    • Birmingham City University

      2019 - 2022
      Bachelor of Science with Honours Film Technology and Visual Effects First Class
  • Experience

    • Self-employed

      Nov 2015 - May 2016
      Graphic Designer

      Designed and sold designs to a garment printing company, these designs were printed onto products and sold to the public on a ‘Made To Order’ production method.

    • Self-employed

      Jun 2019 - now
      Freelance Photographer, Videographer

      Conduct freelance work in photography and videography.Worked with clients to understand their vision and desires to deliver high-quality results.

    • Metail

      Aug 2020 - Sept 2020
      3D Artist Intern

      I first started at Metail as a 3D artist Intern in my first year of Uni, during the summer.I helped develop and create assets for their EcoShot product. This included modelling and texturing environments and environment assets, character posing, plug-in development using Python and QA.

    • Metail

      Jul 2021 - Sept 2021
      Augmented Reality Development Intern

      I was contacted in my second year to rejoin the team at Metail to help them with their newest venture into AR as a summer intern.Here I worked with the new senior 3D artist to create, develop and research how to create state-of-the-art AR/ e-try on Snapchat filters for a Frobes-listed artist (Valetins).The project went on to be showcased at Vogue Russia, MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK RUSSIA, L'OFFICIEL RUSSIA 🇷🇺, Digital Fashion Week NYC, Extheral Conference and FASHIONABLE SENTENCE on 1TV. Show less

    • Metail

      Jul 2022 - Feb 2023
      Junior Technical 3D Artist

      Following my two internships with Metail, I was offered a graduate job upon finishing my degree.I worked on developing their EcoShot product. Helping increase the number of model assets from approximately 15 models to approximately 30 models, with a selection of approximately 200 model poses.I also helped develop new pipelines in different areas of research, model photoshoots as well as develop new augmented reality projects.

    • JESA UK LIMITED

      Oct 2022 - Oct 2022
      Director of Photography, Camera Operator

      Contract work to film interviews, singing, poetry, choir and live musical acts. This footage would later be edited and created into a live-streamed programme. I filmed and also led the other camera operators to capture the highest-quality footage.

    • Bigtooth Studios Ltd

      Nov 2023 - now
      Cinematic Artist / 3D Generalist

      Working as part of the 3D team for multiple feature film projects.Tasked with shot creation, texturing, asset creation, environment creation, on-set motion capture technician, animation, Pre-vis, Final rendering and Visual effects.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      BEST CGI & VISUAL EFFECTS (Semi-finalist) Sensei Film Fest Jun 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.http://www.senseifilmfest.com/2023-results-division2.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      BEST ORIGINAL ANIMATION STYLE (Semi-finalist) Sensei Film Fest Jun 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.http://www.senseifilmfest.com/2023-results-division2.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Short Film (Semi-finalist) Student World Impact Festival Jun 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://www.lightfilmfest.org/festival/2023-films
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best 2D/3D Animation (Nominee) FILMHAUS: Berlin Film + New Media Competition Apr 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://www.filmhaus.org/2023-1-results-winners-nominees.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Animated Film (Nominee) Lonely Wolf: London International Film Festival Apr 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://www.lonelywolffilmfest.com/spring2023-top20-nominees.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Animation Short (Nominee) Play Short - International Film Awards Apr 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://www.playshortawards.com/2023nominees
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best CGI and Visual Effects (Nominee) FILMHAUS: Berlin Film + New Media Competition Apr 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://www.filmhaus.org/2023-1-results-finalists.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Character Design (Nominee) FILMHAUS: Berlin Film + New Media Competition Apr 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://www.filmhaus.org/2023-1-results-finalists.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Character Design (Nominee) MAGMA Festival Internacional de Cinema Independiente Apr 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://www.magmafilmfest.com/results-23-1-3.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Character Design (Nominee) Lonely Wolf: London International Film Festival Apr 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://www.lonelywolffilmfest.com/spring2023-top20-nominees.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Created Environment (Nominee) Lonely Wolf: London International Film Festival Apr 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://www.lonelywolffilmfest.com/spring2023-top20-nominees.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Created Environment (Nominee) FILMHAUS: Berlin Film + New Media Competition Apr 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://www.filmhaus.org/2023-1-results-finalists.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Created Environment (Nominee) MAGMA Festival Internacional de Cinema Independiente Apr 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://www.magmafilmfest.com/results-23-1-3.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Directorial Debut (Nominee) MAGMA Festival Internacional de Cinema Independiente Apr 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://www.magmafilmfest.com/results-23-1-2.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Directorial Debut (Nominee) FILMHAUS: Berlin Film + New Media Competition Apr 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://www.filmhaus.org/2023-1-results-finalists.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Directorial Debut (Nominee) Lonely Wolf: London International Film Festival Apr 2023 Awarded For Mourning Cloak.https://www.lonelywolffilmfest.com/spring2023-top20-nominees.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Student Animation (Winner) FILMHAUS: Berlin Film + New Media Competition Apr 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://www.filmhaus.org/2023-1-results-winners-nominees.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Visual Effects (Nominee) Lonely Wolf: London International Film Festival Apr 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://www.lonelywolffilmfest.com/spring2023-top20-nominees.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Young Filmmaker (Nominee (2nd place)) MAGMA Festival Internacional de Cinema Independiente Apr 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://www.magmafilmfest.com/results-23-1-3.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Young Filmmaker (Nominee) FILMHAUS: Berlin Film + New Media Competition Apr 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://www.filmhaus.org/2023-1-results-winners-nominees.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Young Filmmaker (Nominee) Lonely Wolf: London International Film Festival Apr 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://www.lonelywolffilmfest.com/spring2023-top20-nominees.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Film Craft Award - Film Editing (Nominee) Play Short - International Film Awards Apr 2023 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://www.playshortawards.com/2023nominees
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Action Short (Winner) GAW & DP Film Festival (GAWDPFF) Oct 2022 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://gawdpff.com/award-winners-october-edition-2022/
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Animated Film (Winner) 1st Monthly Film Festival Oct 2022 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://1stmonthlyfilmfestival.com/season-3
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Animated Film (Winner) Monthly Future Of Film Awards Oct 2022 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://futureoffilmawards.com/october-2022
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Editing (Winner) GAW & DP Film Festival (GAWDPFF) Oct 2022 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://gawdpff.com/award-winners-october-edition-2022/
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Poster (Winner) GAW & DP Film Festival (GAWDPFF) Oct 2022 Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://gawdpff.com/award-winners-october-edition-2022/
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      BEST DIRECTORIAL DEBUT (Semi-finalist) Sensei Film Fest Awarded for Mourning Cloak.http://www.senseifilmfest.com/2023-results-division2.html
    • Awarded to Joshua Davies
      Best Animation (Winner) GAW & DP Film Festival (GAWDPFF) Awarded for Mourning Cloak.https://gawdpff.com/award-winners-october-edition-2022/
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Alumni Speaker

      Issued by Birmingham City University on Mar 2023
      Birmingham City UniversityAssociated with Joshua Davies