Franklin Okike is the Founder and Creative Director of Pixvalue Studio, where he leads cinematic animation and visual effects productions across commercial, narrative, and institutional projects.
With over 15 years of experience in Previsualization, Postvisualization, and VFX supervision, Franklin has shaped the visual storytelling of major studio productions including Aquaman and Black Adam, as well as more recent projects such as Superman, Lilo & Stitch, and The Wrecking Crew, among many others. His work bridges the gap between cutting-edge visual effects and compelling narrative, ensuring every frame tells a story.
A graduate of the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, Franklin combines the discipline and rigor of large-scale studio production with the creativity and flexibility of a boutique studio. He is known for leading teams to deliver visually stunning work on time and on budget, while maintaining the highest standards of creative and technical excellence.
Beyond his work in VFX and animation, Franklin is a director and producer with a deep passion for storytelling. He guides projects from concept to completion, crafting cinematic experiences that resonate with audiences. His leadership inspires teams to push creative boundaries, while his dedication to story ensures every project communicates emotion, vision, and impact.
Founder & Creative Director
Michael Rhima is a filmmaker and visual effects artist specializing in animation, compositing, and matte painting. His work blends cinematic storytelling with stylized visuals, drawing from his experience in 2.5D matte painting, Nuke compositing, Photoshop, and 3D workflows. He has contributed to animated and VFX-driven projects across short films and experimental pieces, with a focus on mood, atmosphere, and narrative clarity.
Originally from Nigeria and currently based in Los Angeles, Michael develops film and animation projects that combine strong visual design with grounded storytelling.
Alongside his production work, he shares insights into filmmaking and animation through educational and behind-the-scenes content, aiming to support other emerging creators. He is continuing to grow as a 3D and VFX generalist, with long-term goals of contributing to high-end film and animation studios.
Art Director
Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Olufemi Aroyewun is a director and CG artist who began his career in the advertising industry at Publicis, conceptualizing characters and storyboards for brands like Visa and Heineken.
He later earned a Master of Art in Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design and has since specialized in texture and look development for major film and television projects.
His extensive credits as an asset artist include high-profile productions such as Desert Warrior, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Enola Holmes 2, Beacon 23, and Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie.
A central point of his career is his role as a unit director, specifically for an animated sequence in the feature film 3 Cold Dishes. With professional experience at premier studios such as SPINVFX, Framestore, and FuseFX, Olufemi combines a director’s creative vision with high-end technical expertise in CG asset production.