[FRAMED]: Dez Macleod-Veilleux, Senior Executive Producer
[FRAMED] exists to shine light on Framestore’s most fascinating cast of characters: its people. Presented with a probing list of questions and a demandingly short deadline, this feature puts the hopes, dreams, and desktops of our MVPs on the digital wall, for all to see. Welcome to [FRAMED].
What are you guilty of?
Ummmmmm… Is this the law talkin’?
What was your last brush with danger?
I once almost drowned while Canyoning in New Zealand.
Scary! Your last brush with greatness?
I saw Michelle Obama speak once. That was pretty awesome.
If you had taken a different path, what would you be doing now?
Running a dog rescue shelter. 100%.
You’re on the run from the law, where are you headed?
Cabin on a lake in my homeland (Québec)
We’ll see you there! Who’s your partner-in-crime?
In real life… Nathan… in my fantasy… Dr. Birx!
Fantasy cellmate?
Leslie Jordan. I mean, he’s literally a living gem.
Your greatest achievement?
I bought a house!
Congrats! Most valuable skill?
I’m organized.
Marie Kondo, eat your heart out. Name your vice/pet peeve?
People who don’t like dogs!
The DREAM project would entail:
Keanu Reeves… Because it would make Sue jealous! Hehe.
This week I learnt that:
I can’t handle self-isolation. I need human interaction.
Right there with ya. What’s your current view?
The apartment block across the street. I much prefer my office view… which is the World Trade Center.
Give us a desk tour.
Lap top, monitor, lamp, lots of papers and a dinosaur.
Include a pic of your work station:
What do you need to work, on the daily?
Take walks around the block.
Framestore is, to you, in three words:
Excellence. Fun. Family.
Best thing about your work environment?
Sitting beside Jennifer Siegel.
Did she pay you to say that? Framestore is great at:
What isn’t Framestore great at? I mean… the talent here is insane!
How are you staying inspired by working remotely?
Trying to keep in contact with everyone as much as possible! Oh, and the peloton.
How are you spending your weekends?
When not in lockdown, hanging out with my boyfriend and a bottle of wine :-)
What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned about yourself during quarantine?
I’m more of a social being than I thought!!!
Favourite artform?
Music
Favourite image?
Miford Sound in New Zealand
Fictional character you’d like to hang with?
Jean-Luc Piccard
Happiness looks like:
At least 3 dogs.
That’ll keep you busy. If not here, then where?
Quebec. It’ll always be home!
What do you think of too often?
Dogs.
And not enough?
Dogs.
Couldn’t live without:
Dogs
If you ruled the world:
All doggies would go to Heaven.
Dez Macleod-Veilleux, you’ve been [FRAMED].
