What Studios Look for in Emerging Talent… And What They Don’t!What actually matters when you’re trying to break into VFX and animation between 16–21?In this honest, myth-busting roundtable, recruiters, animation leaders and educators unpack what studios are really looking for in emerging talent, beyond perfect portfolios, grades and buzzwords.The panel explores the difference between raw talent and potential, why curiosity and resilience matter more than perfection, and the common mistakes juniors make in applications, reels and interviews.Topics include:Why 'passion alone' isn’t enoughWhat recruiters notice in the first few minutesWhy grades matter less than many thinkHow to stand out without trying to look 'industry ready'The importance of storytelling, process and collaborationBurnout, resilience and protecting your creativityWhy there’s no such thing as being 'behind'There’s also practical advice on improving showreels, taking feedback, networking authentically, learning how you learn best, and embracing experimentation.Guests include:Pheya Tribelsky - Talent Manager at Electric Theatre Collective Eamonn Butler - Head of Animation Division at Cinesite Ross Burgess - Head of Animation & Animation Director at Untold Studios Julia Marrone - Head of Recruitment, Canada at FramestoreOliver Gingrich - Animation Programme Leader at Greenwich UniversityHosted by Simon Devereux and Nene Parsotam.A hugely reassuring, practical and refreshingly honest conversation for anyone wondering whether they’re 'good enough' yet, and a reminder that creative careers are rarely linear, and never one-size-fits-all.