"Coming from a grooming background, I wasn't sure how to break into CFX. Alfonso helped me bridge that gap completely. His guidance was technical, honest, and tailored specifically to where I was in my career.
I can't recommend him enough."
Julian Puentes,
Grooming and CFX Artist
"I highly recommend The CFX Academy for anyone wanting to sharpen their reel. Alfonso provides great production-level feedback and career guidance that’s been super helpful for my growth.
If you’re looking for honest, professional insight to help take your CFX work to the next level, this is the place!."
Natasha Santiparp,
CFX / Groom TD at Framestore
"The technical insight provided by Alfonso really made a difference. His feedback gave me information on things I didn't even think about before.
That's the kind of perspective you can only get from someone working at the highest level of the industry.
Sukhmeet Dhingra
CFX Artist
Alfonso Espeso Calvo
CFX Supervisor
Over a decade of Character FX experience for feature animation at world-leading studios worldwide.
With credits on productions seen by hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
My philosophy: sustained mentorship, honest dialogue, and actionable feedback lead to career breakthroughs. My approach is hands-on and results-driven.
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