Avoid Reel FX - Anonymous employee Reel FX Employee Review

1.0
May 10, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Free coffee. And once a month, if they haven't laid you off yet, they give you cake.

Cons

They're systematically destroying their own film division, and at the same time buying companies and property in the attempt to expand while hemorrhaging money. Most departments will be outsourced to Montreal within the next 8-10 months, even though senior management will tell you that it's only "exploring the option". They just experienced their 3rd round of lay offs this year, 5th in 18 months. There is no job security here. There are no in-progress feature films. There is no way this company could make another feature film with the lack of resources (artists, computers, render farm) and lack of knowledge. Everyone left there is completely depressed, job searching every day while they wait for the next Friday layoff.

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5.0
May 15, 2024
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Pros

Reel FX offers a range of roles from getting your foot in the door to the industry to working with directors creating feature film animations. While I was there, everyone I worked with were the most wonderful and talented people I’ve ever met.

Cons

I don’t contribute this to Reel FX, but the industry as a whole is pretty volatile

3.0
Mar 31, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

People are mostly nice and welcoming. Some truly talented artists to learn from. It's a good place to gain some experience

Cons

The company as a whole seems to lack a clear direction and focus

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