30 Seconds to Yes or No: What Studios Really See in Your Portfolio
Your art skills are solid. You've mastered the tools, the workflows, and the craft. So why aren't studios calling back? After reviewing thousands of portfolios over 20+ years of hiring, I've seen the patterns, talented artists get overlooked—not because they lack skill, but because their portfolios don't answer the questions studios actually ask. In this talk, I'll share what happens in those critical first 30 seconds of a portfolio review, the mistakes that instantly dismiss you, and the exact fixes that transform your portfolio from overlooked to hired.
Speaker
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Dave Pasciuto is a Creative Art Director with over 30 years of experience bringing worlds to life in video games, movies, and marketing. His art and direction have impacted thousands of projects, including major game titles like League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 & 4, collaborating with studios like Epic Games, Riot Games, and Activision.
