Matt Akey has been in the Hollywood community, producing visual effects, animation and live action content for over 20 years. He is an ardent fan of bullet points:
- Works as a VFX Executive Producer, supporting our many teams internationally. VFX Produces a bit, marketing, PR… et. al.
- Caretakes three (3) Akey Jr’s and a Coonhound / Staffordshire Terrier mix
- Was nicknamed the “Mad Bomber“ in high school for his baseline fadeaway 3-pointer.
- Culinary choices – Alaskan Halibut, Montepulciano Chianti, Fried Artichoke Heart and Vanilla Bean Crème brûlée.
- Community theater director, reclaimed wood connoisseur and Steve Nash fan.
- Watches: Braveheart, Shawshank, Amelie, Heat, Friday Night Lights
- Listens: Hamilton (Broadway Recording), U2, Debussy, Lecrae
- The ones he enjoyed working on the most: Man of Steel, Just Mercy and Hugo
Gracie Edscer started her career at MPC in London where she worked in various roles in Production, including managing the animation teams on the Harry Potter and Narnia Films and worked her way up to VFX Producer. Gracie has worked in various locations including Vancouver as a VFX Producer as well as Los Angeles where she joined the Business Development team as a Bidding Producer and an Executive Producer helping to secure new projects including The Little Mermaid, The Call of The Wild and The Last Duel. Now based back in the UK Gracie joined Crafty Apes in 2023 as Executive Producer as part of the global Business Development team as well as establishing the client base in the UK.