ABOUT US
What We're About
We share thoughts and experiences from nearly two decades of creative leadership in filmmaking, virtual production, and game development. We have a passion for storytelling and exploring emerging technologies.
Our Journey
We met at Full Sail University in 2005, reconnecting later in Los Angeles while working on major studio projects. In 2015, we co-founded Happy Mushroom/Narwhal Studios, pioneering virtual production and In-Camera VFX for projects like The Mandalorian and Black Adam, collaborating with creators such as the Peyton Reed and Jon Favreau.
Our Leadership
Felix focuses on Business Development and Producing, supporting strategic growth and providing virtual production consultation. Safari is an Art Director and Real-time Principal Creative, working with productions on visual storytelling and applying high expertise in real-time techniques. Together, we develop creative ideas and workflows, leveraging our extensive creative and tech backgrounds.
Our Mission
A place for us to have fun, share what we're up to, and provide practical execution techniques for creative visionaries that everyone can understand - shared through articles, videos, and more.
Explore our individual stories below to learn more, and contact us if you think we’re a fit for your project. Thank you.
Felix Jorge
Business Development / producer
Over eight years as CEO, Felix Jorge grew Narwhal Studios from a two-person outfit to a 200-person leader in virtual production, guiding it through global expansion, the pandemic, and a 2023 acquisition. He also helped shape industry-standard virtual production workflows, supervising the Virtual Art Department on Season 1 of The Mandalorian. After a decade as an artist and another leading a studio, Felix now helps business owners and creatives scale their ideas, and develop it into something real.
Safari Sosebee
Art Director / Real Time Principle Creative
Safari Sosebee is a leader in character and set design, Unreal Engine expert, and art director, bridging the gap between art departments, VFX, physical and virtual production. Over seven seasons, he worked directly with Jon Favreau and his Lucasfilm team, shaping a design process for in-camera VFX. With 20+ years in art department and VFX, Safari has helped productions push creative boundaries, merging his unique artistry with real-time technology and aligning teams for seamless execution.
