Sohail Christopher Al-Jamea

creative director / visual storyteller

Hollywood's Greatest Trick

Visual effects artists are responsible for some of the most iconic moments in movie history. The top 10 highest grossing films of 2016 all contained computer generated imagery. But while Hollywood's profits grow, visual effects artists struggle for fair pay, representation and recognition beyond the most prestigious award in film — an Oscar.

Directed by Sohail Al-Jamea and Ali Rizvi

Watch the full 24 minute documentary

News & Reviews

"Short Films In Focus: "Hollywood's Greatest Trick" - RogerEbert.com

“Solid piece of journalism and a call to arms for the industry as a whole” - Vancouver Weekly

"Riveting New Short Exposes The Ugly Truth Plaguing Hollywood's Film Industry" - DesignTAXI

"Watch: Hollywood's Greatest Trick is Not What You'd Expect" - No Film School

"New Business of VFX documentary: Hollywood's Greatest Trick" - FX Guide

"Watch 'Hollywood's Greatest Trick,' A 24- Minute Documentary on The Unsustainable VFX Industry" - Cartoon Brew

Films Festivals

DC Shorts Film Festival 2017 - Winner, Outstanding First-time Director

KaPoW Intergalactic Film Festival 2017 - Winner, Best Documentary