A global community built on shared learning

Starting Pixel is a member-led community for people working with filmed content and the technologies reshaping how it is created.
We bring together individuals from across film, television, advertising, games, live events and education to share real experience, practical knowledge and informed perspective — without sales agendas or noise.
The community exists to help members understand what is changing, why it matters, and how to engage with it meaningfully.

What the community is (and isn’t)

Starting Pixel is:

A space for open discussion and peer learning
A mix of creative, technical and academic voices
Global, but grounded in real-world practice
Curious, critical and generous with knowledge

Starting Pixel is not:

A marketing channel
A sales pipeline
A broadcast-only audience
A place for unsolicited promotion

This balance is what keeps the community valuable.

Where the community lives

The Starting Pixel community spans several spaces, each serving a specific purpose.

WhatsApp Community
The main discussion space. Day-to-day conversation, questions, ideas and shared links.
Events (online and in-person)
Including Starting Pixel Live, local meet-ups, and informal gatherings at industry conferences.
Media
The Starting Pixel Podcast and weekly round-ups provide longer-form thinking and curated signals from across the industry.

The website acts as the home for membership, governance and access.

Who the community is for

Starting Pixel is intentionally broad, bringing together people at different stages and from different disciplines.

Members include:

Students and early-career practitioners
Producers, directors and department heads
Virtual production, VFX and real-time specialists
Independent studios and small businesses
Technology and service providers
Educators and researchers

Diversity of perspective is a strength — shared curiosity is the common thread.

Membership types

Membership helps us keep the community trusted, relevant and sustainable.

Free individual membership

Available to:

Students
Higher education staff
Self-employed individuals
Small businesses
MVPs (Most Valued Pixelnauts)

Free membership is reviewed annually to ensure details remain current and participation is active.

MVP — Most Valued Pixelnauts

MVPs are members who contribute meaningfully to the community through:

Knowledge sharing
Mentorship
Event participation
Thought leadership

MVP status is reviewed annually and reflects contribution, not seniority.

Company membership

For organisations that want structured access for their teams and deeper engagement with the community.

Networking Member & Pro Access

Typically single-location studios
Access for a defined number of team members
Community participation and event access

Studio Member -

Typically single-location studios
Access for a defined number of team members
Community participation and event access

Technology & Platform Member

Typically international technology or service providers
Larger team access
Participation in selected events and activities
Opportunities to engage directly with the community in appropriate, non-sales contexts

Corporate membership supports the sustainability of Starting Pixel while preserving its independence.

Code of conduct

Starting Pixel operates on a simple principle:
Be generous, be respectful, and be useful.

All members are expected to:

Engage in good faith
Respect different perspectives and experience levels
Avoid unsolicited promotion
Support a welcoming and inclusive environment

The full Code of Conduct is available here.

Join the community

If Starting Pixel sounds like a good fit, you’re welcome to apply.

Membership starts with creating an account on the site. From there, you’ll be guided through the appropriate membership option.