Art You Crazy sits down with commercial VFX Supervisor, Rune Månsson, who’s on a mission to combat toxic competition within the VFX industry.

With over 25 years in the VFX field, Rune shares his valuable experiences—and some generational wisdom from his Danish grandfather—on how to flip competition with others into something far more supportive and rewarding.

Whether you work in VFX or not, Rune’s insights can help creatives in any field regain joy and satisfaction in their work, and find a sense of well-being that is vital for maintaining a life-long career in the arts.

Curious to learn more about Rune and his own artwork? Check him out athttps://www.maans.org/ !

TOPICS:

00:00 - Introduction

02:14 - Rune’s “origin story”

04:26 - Competition in education

08:37 - Combating toxic competition at work

11:15 - Competition within a team

13:50 - Why you should never work for free

15:31 - Burnout

21:05 - How to turn “competition” into a positive force

23:17 - The dangerous allure of gossip

24:34 - Asking for help & feedback

26:31 - Benefits of outside advice & experiences

29:44 - The link between vulnerability, empathy & respect

34:13 - Wrap-up