Celebrating AVG Guild Members: New Milestones in Art, Film, and Education September 2025
- AVG Guild
- Oct 7
- 3 min read
At AVG Guild, we take pride in celebrating AVG Guild members' accomplishments and growth of our vibrant creative community. This month, we’re highlighting the inspiring achievements of several of our members — and welcoming an incredible wave of new talent joining the Guild!
Angelo Gazzia — Bringing Sloth to Life in a Technological Era
AVG member Angelo Gazzia is entering the fine art world! He showcased his work at Colores de la Cultura, presenting a 3D-printed sculpture inspired by his digital model — a thought-provoking piece exploring the concept of sloth in a technological era. His ability to merge artistic expression with modern technology exemplifies the kind of innovation we love seeing in our community. If you want to know more about his process, check out the guest blog he wrote earlier this month: The Day-to-Day Life of a 3D Character Artist: Behind the Scenes 3D Character Creation Workflow
More Exhibit Info: Colores de la Cultura
Info on upcoming exhibits on Instagram: pradoartists & artsolutionsinnovation
Angelo is presenting his work at Flow Miami, 7pm-10pm on Tuesday October 7, 2025
698 NE 1st Ave Suite G178, Miami, FL 33132
Daniella and Ari — From Networking to Award-Winning Collaboration
Networking pays off — literally! During a WIFT (Women in Film & Television) event, Jennifer Cruz met director Jazz Patterson and introduced him to Daniella Ospina and Ari Sanchez. The connection led to a powerful collaboration for the 48-Hour Film Challenge at the Arts Accelerator Film Festival.
The team’s short film went on to win Best Film and Best Graphics and Effects, showcasing the strength of creativity, teamwork, and genuine community connections — the very spirit of what AVG Guild stands for.
Fernando Cuevas — Sharing Expertise Through Houdini School
We’re thrilled to see Fernando Cuevas take his passion for procedural design and lighting to the next level with the launch of his own Houdini course on Houdini School: HS-245 Solaris USD Layout. Fernando’s class helps artists explore cutting-edge workflows in Houdini, empowering the next generation of VFX professionals.
Check out the course: Houdini School – HS-245 Solaris USD Layout
Jennifer Cruz — 5 Year Milestone
Jennifer Cruz has worked at PlayStation Studios on the Last of Us franchise, credited as a Lead Character Technical Director, while working remote right here in Miami, Florida. This milestone reflects not only dedication and growth but also the lasting impact she has made within the gaming industry.
Welcome to Our 14 New Members!
Our Guild keeps expanding! This month, we proudly welcomed 14 new members to the AVG community — artists, animators, and creators bringing fresh energy, ideas, and perspectives. Meet Our Members
Each new member adds something special — whether it’s technical skill, creative storytelling, or a passion for collaboration — and we can’t wait to see the projects that grow from these new connections.
Joining is simple. Be in the industries of Animation, VFX, Motion Graphics, or Gaming. Attend one of our in-person meetings and then fill out our free membership form.
Join Us at Our Next Meetup — October 9!
Don’t miss our next networking night happening October 9 at 1-800 Lucky. Meet local professionals, share ideas, and connect with Miami’s growing creative scene. Join the Event and RSVP here
Celebrating AVG Guild Members
Each of these stories reminds us of what makes the AVG Guild special — a supportive space where talent, opportunity, and creativity come together. Congratulations to Angelo, Daniella, Ari, Jazz, Fernando, Jennifer, and our newest members for making this community shine brighter every month!
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