Studio leaders at Turin’s View Conference said strong workplace culture depends on what bosses tolerate, as they discussed mentorship, leadership training and fewer chances for new talent.
01Summary
- 01Michelle Grady, Janet Lewin, Holly Edwards, Dylan Sisson, Jan-Bart van Beek and Eloi Champagne spoke on Monday at Turin’s View Conference.
- 02Grady said, “Culture is what you tolerate,” while Lewin said leaders must create the culture and values they want to see across the organisation.
- 03Lewin said ILM closed its Singapore studio in August 2023, affecting more than 300 people, and that around 60% of the talent was retained through moves elsewhere.
- 04ILM has introduced a six-month mentorship initiative, and Imageworks’ mentorship programme, which began with about 30 participants, is now oversubscribed every year.
- 05Van Beek said chances to develop emerging talent are shrinking in video games because major projects can take six to eight years to complete.
02Why it matters
The discussion shows how major studios are trying to change management habits and support the next generation of creative workers. It also highlights how closures, long project cycles and limited training can affect careers across animation, visual effects and games.
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