From Art School to Avengers: Breaking into Film

INTRO

Ever wondered how people actually get into the film industry?

Not the polished version. The real one — the setbacks, the breaks, the things nobody puts in a career guide.

Luke Whitelock has spent 24 years working as an Art Director on some of the biggest films ever made. On Friday 12th June he went live on Zoom to share everything — how he got in, what the industry actually looks like from the inside, how to build a portfolio that gets you noticed, and what the rise of AI means for anyone building a career in film right now.

THIS SESSION COVERS

— Luke's journey from art school to Hollywood. The honest version. — What to expect working on a real film production — How to build a portfolio that opens doors — What's changed in the last 20 years — and what that means for you — AI and the film industry — a straight answer, no hype — Live Q&A with Luke — ask anything

WHAT YOU GET

✔ Pre-Recorded 90-minute Zoom session — Recorded on Friday 12th June 2026

✔ Full recording  — yours to keep forever

✔ Features a Q&A with Luke

ABOUT LUKE

Luke Whitelock is a Hollywood Art Director with 24 years of experience on some of the most ambitious productions ever made — Avengers: Endgame, Inception, The Batman, Doctor Strange, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and No Time to Die among them.

Since 2021 he has trained over 4,000 designers through Whitelock Design Limited, teaching the professional tools and workflows used on real film and TV productions.

This is the first time Luke has opened up about his career journey in a live public session.