VFXosaajat

VFXosaajat is a professional association and community for visual effects professionals, primarily based in Finland and connected across the Nordic region. It gathers freelance artists, studio employees, and educators working in motion graphics, compositing, 3D, and related fields to advance standards and collaboration in the VFX industry.

Founded in 2016 by a group of early-career VFX artists and studio representatives, VFXosaajat was created to address shared industry challenges, such as inconsistent payment practices, access to training, and visibility of VFX work in film and television productions.

The organization operates with a member-driven board and operates a code of ethics, a job board, mentoring programs, portfolio reviews, and education workshops. It runs an annual conference and festival featuring talks, demonstrations, and awards, and maintains a production directory linking artists with productions and studios.

VFXosaajat has played a role in dialogue with producers and funders to improve working conditions, encourage fair contracts, and foster cross-border collaboration within the Nordic VFX ecosystem. It also collaborates with film schools and universities to support training pipelines.

Notable activities include industry surveys, the annual VFX Showcase, and partnerships with local festivals and post-production facilities. The organization emphasizes accessibility and inclusion in the visual effects community.