“Milk & Lola Post Supercharge Their VFX Empire with High-Impact Hires – Meet the Industry Power Players!”
Hold onto your green screens, folks—Milk VFX and Lola Post are leveling up! The award-winning VFX powerhouses have just supercharged their leadership team with two strategic hires, signaling a bold move in their mission to dominate the global visual effects universe (with style, of course).
Say hello to Sarah Essam, the new Business Development Producer, and Jonny Vale, now steering the ship as Head of Marketing and Communications. Together, they’re set to sprinkle a little extra magic (and a lot of strategy) across Milk and Lola’s creative cosmos.
Growing Studios, Expanding Vision
With studios spread across London, Bordeaux, Barcelona, and Dublin, Milk and Lola are already well on their way to becoming household names in the VFX and post-production space. But with big dreams come bigger goals—and that’s where Sarah and Jonny come in.
These hires come at a pivotal moment. As the studios expand their reach in international creative markets, they’re sharpening focus on deepening client relationships, boosting global visibility, and fortifying their brand presence in an increasingly competitive VFX landscape.
Meet the New Power Players
Sarah Essam isn’t just a producer—she’s a VFX whisperer. With past production credits at Framestore and MPC, Sarah has worked behind the scenes on cinematic heavy-hitters like Blade Runner 2049, Suicide Squad, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and His Dark Materials. She brings a rare blend of on-the-ground production insight and sharp business acumen that will help Milk and Lola forge even deeper ties with studios and clients.
Meanwhile, Jonny Vale is the kind of marketing pro you want in your corner when it’s time to shine. With over 15 years of experience in film and episodic campaigns, he’s been the behind-the-scenes force on iconic projects like The Lion King, Prehistoric Planet, The Jungle Book, and Prometheus. His storytelling superpower? Making studios like Milk and Lola visible, memorable, and utterly irresistible to collaborators worldwide.
A Strategic Vision That’s Camera-Ready
Roo Knight-Jones, Business Development Director at Milk and Lola, couldn’t be happier about the new additions:
“I’m thrilled to welcome Sarah and Jonny to our expanding team. Both bring a wealth of experience and a forward-thinking approach that will help drive our continued growth.”
Roo added that Sarah’s mission is to strengthen client ties across Milk and Lola’s multiple studios, ensuring that relationships stay as dynamic and innovative as the VFX itself. Meanwhile, Jonny’s expertise is set to take center stage as he builds out strategies to elevate Milk and Lola’s profile across global media, festivals, and industry platforms.
What’s Next for Milk and Lola?
This dynamic duo of hires is more than just a staffing move—it’s a declaration. Milk and Lola are doubling down on creativity, strategy, and global ambition. With big-name projects under their belt and an even bigger vision ahead, these two studios are ready to lead the charge into the next chapter of VFX storytelling.
So whether it’s dragons, alien worlds, or immersive virtual sets—if it sparkles on-screen, there’s a good chance Milk and Lola had a hand in it. And now, with Sarah and Jonny joining the mission, the sky’s not the limit—it’s just the beginning.
