BUILDING THE PEOPLE, SYSTEMS AND LEADERSHIP BEHIND THE NEXT PRODUCTION ERA
ABOUT VIRTUAL PRODUCTION DOJOVirtual Production Dojo is a founder-led capability-development organisation working at the intersection of industry practice, academic rigour and applied innovation.
We support studios, universities, governments and creative organisations in understanding, implementing and leading virtual production, digital-human, immersive and real-time technologies.
WHO WE ARE
A Capability Partner for Real-Time Transformation
Virtual Production Dojo develops more than technical proficiency. We help organisations build the knowledge, leadership, workflows and confidence required to adopt emerging technologies responsibly and sustainably.
Our programmes combine specialist training, executive education, institutional development and applied research. Each engagement is designed around organisational context, strategic priorities and measurable capability outcomes.
The objective is not simply to introduce new tools. It is to build lasting capability.
OUR APPROACH
Where Three Worlds Converge
Virtual Production Dojo’s distinctive value comes from integrating professional production knowledge, contemporary education and applied research within a single capability-development model.
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Industry Practice
Production knowledge grounded in filmmaking, post-production, virtual production, animation, performance capture and real-time workflows.
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Academic Rigour
Research-informed learning, curriculum development, faculty engagement and contemporary education designed for professional and institutional contexts.
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Applied Innovation
Digital humans, immersive systems, simulation, human-centred AI and emerging methodologies explored through practical research and prototyping.
ACADEMIC AND INSTITUTIONAL PROOF
Capability Proven Through Academic, Industry and Research Outcomes
The founder-led methods behind VPD were not developed in isolation. They were applied, tested and advanced through graduate programme development, faculty professional learning, commercial production delivery and award-recognised research.
Images: Creative Media Industries Institute and Georgia State University.
From Programme Architecture to Recognised Student Outcomes
In his academic capacity at Georgia State University’s Creative Media Industries Institute, Prof. Jeasy Sehgal spearheaded significant elements of the academic strategy, curriculum direction and specialist course development supporting the M.F.A. concentration in Digital Filmmaking, Virtual Production and Visual Effects.
His courses connected virtual cinematography, real-time pipelines, digital humans, animation, performance capture, world-building and practice-led research within a coherent graduate learning environment.
This experience demonstrates VPD’s capacity to translate emerging technology into structured curricula, studio-based learning, faculty development and sustainable institutional capability.
Important attribution
Programme and course development was undertaken by Prof. Sehgal in his academic capacity at Georgia State University.
Graduate MFA
Programme and Curriculum Leadership
Founder-led academic strategy and specialist course development contributed to an advanced graduate environment spanning virtual production, VFX, digital humans and real-time workflows.
Top Five U.S.
National Course Recognition
Virtual Cinematography was featured by Animation Magazine among five popular virtual production classes across the United States.
Silver Partner
Epic Games Academic Recognition
CMII reported that student portfolios and Prof. Sehgal’s recommendations and justifications were pivotal to the M.F.A. achieving Silver Unreal Academic Partner status.
TRANSFERABLE INSTITUTIONAL CAPABILITY
Educators
University-Wide Professional Development
A three-day Real-Time Virtual Production Educator Masterclass equipped faculty and staff from across Georgia State to explore immersive simulation, visualisation and real-time learning.
FOX DC
National Broadcast Production
Under Prof. Sehgal’s mentorship as supervising virtual production producer, the MFA team delivered a real-time Unreal Engine election-night environment for WTTG Fox DC in five weeks.
Applied Outcomes
From Curriculum to Client Delivery
The FOX DC project demonstrates how graduate learning, team mentorship and real-time production capability can translate into externally commissioned professional outcomes.
RESEARCH AND INTERNATIONAL AUTHORITY
Panther Award
Award-Recognised Translational Research
Georgia State recognised the Vivience AI Research Initiative with the 2025–2026 Panther Innovations and Research Award for interdisciplinary innovation and translational impact.
IEEE Xplore
Published Research in Empathic Digital Humans
CMII documented the progression of Affective–Emotive Resonance from experimental digital-human prototypes to a peer-reviewed IEEE publication.
Distinguished Keynote
International Research Leadership
Prof. Sehgal delivered the GARI International Conference keynote, “Beyond the Screen: Affective-Emotive Resonance and the Emergence of Relational AI.”
OUR EVOLUTION
From Specialist Training to International Capability Development
Virtual Production Dojo has evolved with the industries and institutions it serves. Each stage has expanded the organisation’s ability to translate emerging technology into practical, human and organisational capability.
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Founded in New Zealand
Established to connect traditional filmmaking practice with emerging real-time production and specialist learning.
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Recognised Training Capability
Developed recognised capability within the Unreal Engine and Reallusion training ecosystems.
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Graduate Programme and Curriculum Leadership
Expanded into curriculum architecture, specialist course development, faculty engagement and advanced virtual production education.
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Digital Human and AI Research
Extended into empathic digital humans, emotionally responsive systems and human-centred artificial intelligence through Vivience AI.
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International Delivery
Built a cross-border model combining remote collaboration, intensive learning and international academic and industry engagement.
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Executive and Institutional Development
Now integrates executive education, team training, institutional capability development, research and strategic advisory.
FOUNDER-LED EXPERTISE
Prof. Jeasy Sehgal
Founder and Executive Director
Prof. Jeasy Sehgal is an internationally recognised filmmaker, emerging technology specialist, academic practitioner and researcher with three decades of experience across film, post-production, virtual production, animation, motion capture and interactive media.
He founded Virtual Production Dojo to connect professional practice with contemporary education, organisational capability development and applied research.
His work spans international filmmaking, advanced virtual production education, authorised Unreal Engine training, digital-human research and the development of new academic and industry programmes.
At Georgia State University’s Creative Media Industries Institute, he spearheaded significant elements of curriculum strategy and specialist course development for the M.F.A. concentration in Digital Filmmaking, Virtual Production and Visual Effects.
Industry practice. Academic rigour. Applied innovation.
Industry Authorisations & Certifications
Recognised Expertise Behind Every Programme
VPD’s executive education and specialist training are supported by recognised authorisations and certifications across the Unreal Engine and Reallusion ecosystems. These credentials reinforce a delivery model grounded in industry practice, academic rigour and applied research.
Training Authority
Unreal Engine Authorized Training Academy
Recognised capability for professional, institutional and specialist Unreal Engine learning experiences.
Founder-Led Expertise
Gold Unreal Authorized Instructor Partner
Programmes are led by Prof. Jeasy Sehgal, bringing recognised instructional expertise directly into each engagement.
Character & Animation Capability
Reallusion Certified Training Center
Certified training capability across Character Creator, iClone, real-time character development and animation workflows.
Authorisations and certifications are presented as professional training credentials and are distinct from regulated academic accreditation.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY EXPERTISE
An International Network of Advisors and Specialist Collaborators
Virtual Production Dojo draws upon expertise spanning education, research methodology, psychology, extended reality, game-based learning, public-sector innovation and real-time production. Participation varies according to the requirements of individual programmes and initiatives.
Brigita Biondić
Educational Innovation and Learning Strategy
International educator focused on design thinking, digital transformation and future-facing learning.
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Dr Sylvia Hach
Research Methodology and Human-Centred Research
Psychology and neuroscience specialist contributing evidence-based research perspectives.
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Dr Nilufar Baghaei
Extended Reality and Game-Based Learning
Research specialist in mixed reality, persuasive technology and AI-supported education.
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Dr Kathryn McCully
Creative Industries and Programme Development
Creative industries educator bringing experience across film, animation, games and community-centred practice.
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Shaun Foster
3D Design and Interactive Learning
Academic and practitioner specialising in 3D graphics, interactive design and creative technology education.
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Rachel Lilley
Public-Sector Innovation and Engagement
Strategic leader contributing perspectives on engagement, organisational change and technology-enabled public value.
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Mfon Enoh
Unreal Engine and Immersive Learning
Creative technologist supporting interactive world design, UEFN and immersive educational experiences.
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Franco Vilanova
UNREAL ENGINE AND DIGITAL HUMANS
Unreal Engine Gold Authorized Instructor specialising in MetaHumans, animation and real-time production, delivering fast, practical workflows shaped through multiple Epic Games Fellowships.
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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
Founded in New Zealand. Based in Norway. Delivering Internationally.
Virtual Production Dojo was founded in New Zealand and now operates from Trondheim, Norway, supporting international learning, institutional development, research and creative technology initiatives.
Our delivery model combines remote collaboration, private cohorts, intensive on-site programmes and international partnerships.
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Nordic and European Development
A growing base for executive education, institutional collaboration and regional innovation.
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New Zealand Foundations
A heritage grounded in filmmaking, education and early virtual production capability development.
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United States Academic Experience
Advanced programme development, research and higher-education engagement within the United States.
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International Programme Delivery
Flexible delivery through private cohorts, remote collaboration and intensive on-site engagements.
OUR ECOSYSTEM
A Contemporary Real-Time Production Ecosystem
VPD works across a modern production and learning ecosystem incorporating industry-standard platforms, creative technologies and specialist workflows.
Technology logos identify platforms and workflows used within VPD’s broader practice. They do not imply endorsement beyond any stated authorisation or certification.
WORK WITH VPD
Build the Capability Your Organisation Will Need Next
Speak with Virtual Production Dojo about executive education, private team training, institutional development, curriculum strategy or an applied innovation initiative.