GEORGE LOUCAS
Creative Director/Founder
A NY native, George moved out to Los Angeles in 2004 to make his mark and pursue his love of Visual Effects. After spending a number of years working at various companies around town he took the plunge and opened BAKED FX in the summer of 2006.
Learning from the experience he had gained George put all his energy into creating a highly efficient and cutting edge operation while continuing to keep customer service and attention the top priority. Today George oversees the company creatively and plays a large role in both the innovation and the development of its internal project pipeline and network infrastructure. While not in the office George enjoys skiing, tennis, photography and most of all, Indian Food. He’s usually at the office though.
JESSIE MIZRAHI
Post Coordinator
A Los Angeles native, Jessie has always had an enthusiasm for film and TV. While LA will always be home, she ventured to the University of Wisconsin- Madison for a temporary change of pace, where she studied Radio, TV, and Film. After graduating and a few months of traveling, she returned home, excited to be immersed in the industry. Before starting at BAKED FX, she worked in various aspects of production, but soon found that she wanted her focus to be in post. After taking a few night courses, it was clear that she had an eye for the craft and a strong desire to learn as much as possible. She quickly found her niche in the crazy world that is visual effects, and has truly enjoyed applying her knowledge and constantly learning from the talented people around her.
A.J. TESLER
Post Producer
After graduating from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Speech in 2000, AJ formed the small web production company Goldingeye Productions based in Chicago. After producing content for a number of now defunct websites, AJ relocated to New York City where he worked as a New Media Analyst for d2 Capital. By day AJ would pour over notes and records in search of new entertainment channels, while at night AJ performed as a stand up comedian at all of the top comedy
clubs in New York. Anxious for more, Tesler moved again, this time to Los Angeles where he immediately found success as a producer, producing critically acclaimed live shows short films and online
content. In 2005, AJ formed what is now widely recognized as the premier festival in the world for TV and New Media, The Independent Television Festival Corporation, a non profit, public benefit corporation.
In 2008, AJ was hired to be the Manager of Development for Lion Television, a UK based development and production company. Since leaving Lion in 2009, AJ has produced for VH1, Sony, CBS, MTV, Babelgum, Atom.com, and Fox TV Studios, amongst others. In 2011, Tesler joined up with BAKED FX as their post producer and has helped oversee some of the highest profile projects to date.
KAT HIGGINS
Social Media Writer & Office Wheeler-Dealer
Who knew Kat would meet “Jorge”, the founder of BAKED FX, back in the hardcore days of the 4th grade? She definitely didn’t. She was too busy making lanyards and having Tinsel Town dreams to even think about it. It wasn’t until she, like George, made the move from NY to LA, when she realized the significance of her school ties. With a degree from Tufts University and acting creds from Sundance worthy films to hit comedic commercials, Kat brings a wide spectrum of experience to BAKED FX. Most handy? Her writing skills developed at Groundlings & CBS. With life-saving skills like these, she creates quirky informative posts for BAKED FX’s social media. She is one lucky goose to be among the very talented geese at BAKED FX!
EVAN GHIGLIOTTY
Compositing Lead
Born, raised, and educated in Central Florida, Evan Ghigliotty started his artistic journey by taking every art class his high school had to offer. Doing so, he earned vocational scholarships that allowed him to pursue his passions at the innovative school for the entertainment arts, Full Sail University. After graduating with a degree in Computer Animation, Evan and a group of his fellow graduates moved to Los Angeles to launch their careers. Immediately after arriving, by using his keen sense of color and sharpened eye for detail, Evan began compositing on many various film and commercial projects. Since beginning his career and expanding his professinal network, Evan has continued to hone his skills by taking additional courses at institutions such
as Gnomon School of Visual Effects.
KYLE BELKO
Digital Artist/Software Developer
Growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota Kyle knew from a young age he had passion for media. When he was in high school, using his personal camcorder, he started making music videos. Planning, directing, and editing already known songs into his own interpretation. In 2004 he attended The Art Institutes International Minnesota, where he attained a bachelors degree in science in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics. Soaking everything in like a sponge, he learned a wide variety of skills from 2D compositing to many aspects of CG, and business. Most importantly learned how to teach himself. Since Kyle joined BAKED FX in July of 2009, he has worked on numerous commercials, music videos and features. All the while learning the python scripting language, which has accelerated efficiency and opened new possibilities throughout the pipeline.
NICK HAMER
Graphic Designer
There once was a boy from Mattapoisett and his name was Nick, After graduating high school he had many choices to pick RISD, Savannah, and Cal Arts were all fine, but ultimately he chose Ringling College of Art and Design. 4 years later, graduated, a BFA of Illustration in his hand, a job designing illustrations and graphics for clothing he did land. 2 years there, designing, learning, and going quite far, he noticed an opportunity, a door was ajar. Submitting a portfolio and teaching himself After Effects, Taking the leap, going a distance, Nick took up an internship at BAKED FX. Working hard, proving himself, Nick was offered a staff position in time, creating motion graphics, illustrations, and high standard design. Ever since, Nick has been proven to be a great fit for the BAKED FX crew, with that, you have reached the last line of this short story and I bid thee adieu’.
RYAN EGAN
Digital Artist
Ryan Egan was born and raised in the Catskill Mountains of New York. He has a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic and Interactive Communication from Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. With his degree, Ryan has worked as a photographer for Lifetouch and a graphic artist for Deluxe Digital Studios before moving to California to find an occupation he truly enjoys. In January of 2010, Ryan started an internship with BAKED FX to learn compositing and improve his skills as a motion graphic artist. At BAKED FX, Ryan has found what he truly enjoys doing and continues to improve as a compositor and motion graphic artist.
