We recently had the chance to connect with Alex Savitskiy and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Alex, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Recently, I took a week-long boat trip in Croatia with some friends, and it was an amazing way to disconnect from work and all the daily stresses. Just being out on the water, away from everything, listening to the sounds of nature, swimming in crystal-clear water, and enjoying the sun brought me so much joy. It was a refreshing experience that left me feeling recharged and ready to tackle new challenges
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Alex Savitskiy, and I’m the founder and CEO of T-VFX, a company specializing in visual effects for film, advertising, and multimedia. What makes us unique is our global approach — our clients are based primarily in the U.S. and Western Europe, while our team of talented artists comes mostly from Eastern Europe. We bring together exceptional talent from across the world and give them access to high-level international projects.
At T-VFX, we actively implement the latest AI and emerging technologies to reduce routine labor, empower creativity, and give more freedom to both our artists and our clients. Over the past three and a half years, I’ve been living in California with my family, focusing on expanding our global presence. Recently, we opened offices in Malta and Abu Dhabi to strengthen our operations in Europe and the Middle East and build closer partnerships with leading global studios.
Our work — especially in advertising — has been recognized with more than 30 of the most prestigious international awards in the field of computer graphics and visual effects. This achievement makes me incredibly proud of our team and their creative potential.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
Back in 1997, while I was still a high school student, I was invited to participate in a remarkable program called the World Future Leaders Summit, held in Washington, D.C. by Presidential Classroom. It brought together young talents from all over the world, and I was among the first participants from Eastern Europe — at a time when the region had not yet been widely represented on such international platforms.
It was a unique opportunity to collaborate with peers from a diverse range of cultural, national, and ideological backgrounds. We worked together on challenges, exchanged perspectives, and visited some of the most significant institutions of the U.S. government — including the White House and Congress.
That experience had a lasting impact on me. It laid the foundation for my global mindset and helped shape the international direction of my career. It taught me how to adapt to different cultures, collaborate across borders, and truly appreciate the richness of multicultural teamwork. Looking back, it was a powerful catalyst that opened my eyes to the potential of international cooperation — something that continues to drive and inspire my work today.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
One of the most difficult moments in my life came on the morning of February 24, 2022. I woke up early in our newly built home just outside Moscow, next to my wife — and immediately knew that everything I had built over the years had changed irreversibly. In that moment, I realized that continuing to grow an international business from Russia would no longer be possible.
It was a deep personal and professional crisis. But just in a few days, we made a life-changing decision: we packed two suitcases, took our two children, and left — with no return ticket. We arrived in the U.S. and started our lives from scratch. I had to rebuild our company from the ground up, relocating our teams to Armenia and other countries.
That year was, without a doubt, the hardest of my life. But despite the emotional and logistical challenges of leaving everything behind and starting over in a new country, I came out stronger — and so did my family and our team.
What I learned is this: never be afraid of the obstacles life throws at you. The hardest trials can shape you into a stronger, wiser, and more resilient version of yourself — and often open the door to new, even greater possibilities.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
One of the biggest lies the visual effects industry tells itself right now is that artificial intelligence is a threat — something that will replace artists, devalue creativity, or destroy the industry as we know it.
In reality, like every major technological leap before it, AI is simply a tool. A powerful one — yes — but ultimately a tool that, when used thoughtfully, can reduce labor, enhance creativity, and allow artists to focus more on vision and storytelling rather than repetitive tasks.
We tend to overestimate the short-term risks and underestimate the long-term creative potential AI brings. It opens entirely new doors for expression, efficiency, and collaboration — especially in a field as dynamic as visual effects.
The truth is, tools will always evolve. But creative minds — the people who dream, design, and bring stories to life — will remain at the heart of this industry. And as demand for content continues to grow globally, those who embrace innovation will find themselves leading the way, not left behind.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
In our line of work, we often collaborate with incredibly talented individuals — artists, developers, creatives — who may not always have strong social or communication skills. Sometimes, this results in difficult, even toxic, interactions. If I had no limitations and could make one radical change for the next 10 years, I would choose to work only with people whose presence and communication genuinely bring me joy.
I’ve actually been moving in that direction for some time now. Many of my clients and collaborators have become close friends, and that’s something I deeply value. But I’ll admit — my commitment to client satisfaction and my loyalty to certain team members can still make my life more complicated than it needs to be.
My hope is that, with time, I’ll reach a level of clarity and intentionality where my professional and personal life are filled exclusively with people who energize me, challenge me in a positive way, and make collaboration a source of fulfillment rather than stress.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.t-vfx.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvfx_official/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-savitskiy/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexander.savitsky1
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