"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
CFX / Grooming Artist
"If you're looking for honest, production-level feedback on your CFX work, look no further than The CFX Academy.
Alfonso's guidance is insightful, actionable, and actually helps you improve. The perfect place to start if you're serious about your career."
Natasha Santiparp,
CFX / Groom TD at Framestore
Animator
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
Studio Producer
Alfonso Espeso Calvo
CFX Supervisor
Over a decade of Character FX experience for feature animation at world-leading studios worldwide.
Internationally recognized for both creative and technical excellence.
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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