"Simon is a true champion of diversity and inclusion and deserves recognition for leading Access:VFX solely as a personal endeavour, for no income or accolade."
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Duke of Edinburgh Film & TV Inclusion Award Finalist 2024
Simon Devereux is the founder of ACCESS: VFX, a not-for-profit organisation comprising over 70 leading studios, industry bodies and educational establishments in the visual effects and animation industries, all committed to improving the diversity and inclusion of this part of the screen industries.
ACCESS:VFX is committed to driving inclusion, diversity, awareness, and opportunity across the VFX, animation, and games industries. At the heart of the initiative is its mentoring programme, which has successfully matched over 1,000 industry professionals with aspiring talent, helping to reshape the future of this industry.

"Simon is a true champion of diversity and inclusion and deserves recognition for leading Access:VFX solely as a personal endeavour, for no income or accolade."