Bex Leybourne: My Favourite Shot | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FX @wetafxofficial
Bex Leybourne: My Favourite Shot | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FX  @wetafxofficial
Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 47 minutes ago
Lead Facial Motion Animator Bex Leybourne’s favourite shot from Avatar: Fire and Ash prioritises performance. Shaped by Zoe Saldaña's powerful portrayal of raw grief, this emotionally charged moment is woven into Neytiri through the smallest facial details.


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Bex Leybourne: My Favourite Shot | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FX
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