In this clip of "The Court of Public Opinion LIVE," on Friday June 14, 2024, Jeremy Cordeaux speaks with Tony Clark, CEO and co-founder of Rising Sun Pictures, about the company's journey, achievements, and contributions to the film industry. Here’s a summary of their conversation:

• Introduction: Introduction of Tony Clark and the history of Rising Sun Pictures, celebrating its 29th year.
• Founding Story: The company’s origin story, starting at the Rising Sun Inn in 1995, inspired by the potential of computer graphics in filmmaking.
• First Project: Their first project was a television commercial for the Electricity Trust in South Australia, which helped bootstrap the business.
• Growth and Challenges: Discussion on the growth of the company, the decline of local advertising, and the shift to international projects.
• Global Reach: Rising Sun Pictures’ work with international clients, including major studios like Disney, Warner Brothers, and Netflix.
• Visual Effects Industry: Explanation of the visual effects industry and the distinction between visual effects and special effects.
• Technological Advances: The impact of advancements in microprocessor technology and storage capacities on their work.
• Talent Development: The company’s efforts to cultivate local talent through partnerships with universities and training programs.
• Notable Projects: Mention of high-profile projects and films that Rising Sun Pictures has worked on.
• Future Directions: Potential for expanding into other areas like medical imaging and defence visualisation.