Great People... - Anonymous employee Reel FX Employee Review

3.0
Jun 28, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

It's a hard place to work but the people bond over it which contributes to the culture - the people on the ground absolutely make the studio and it takes newcomers no time to realize it. Deep Ellum is a fantastic neighborhood to work in for culture, and you can afford to live in the DFW area even on a not-so-impressive salary which is important. It's a good place to get the type (or quantity) of shots you wouldn't otherwise get while at a larger studio.

Cons

It's a small studio, struggling to find success so you won't find a great many comforts but you get the basics: insurance, fair enough vacation time...sick time is tricky but it is present, occasional OT meals depending on the project, very minimal comp time...hardly ever. Copious amounts of unpaid OT, largely due to unpredictable work, low profit margins but in many cases also a mismanagement thing as well as a by-product of the Texas pro-business culture. Salaries can be inconsistent...something they've tried to address but come up short due to studio circumstances.

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5.0
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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

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3.0
Mar 31, 2026
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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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