SideFX – 3DPRO

We are proud to announce that SideFX has stepped forward as 3DPRO’s Founding Underwriting Partner.

This is a milestone moment. It represents a commitment from one of the industry’s most respected companies to support the independence and long-term growth of one of the industry’s most esteemed communities.

Founding Underwriting Partner: SideFX

Since 1987, SideFX has provided artists with cutting-edge procedural 3D animation and visual effects tools designed to create the highest-quality results.

We are passionate about what our customers do because our roots are in production, both as artists and as pioneering technical innovators.

Website: https://www.sidefx.com/
Partner Role: Founding Underwriting Partner
Partner Term: Inaugural Program Launch

🏆The Founding Distinction

Every Underwriting Partner receives a permanent place in our archives to honor their contribution. However, the title of Founding Underwriting Partner is unique—there can only be one.

SideFX has secured this historic distinction. They will forever be recognized here and on the 3DPRO website as the organization that led the way in establishing this new era of support for the 3DPRO community.

🏔️Why This Partnership Matters

By stepping up as our Founding Partner, SideFX is validating the NPR sponsorship model—proving that companies can support this community without compromising its non-commercial nature.

Here is what you can look forward to:

1. Fueling Community Growth

The vast majority of this underwriting directly fuels the 3DPRO SPONSORED INVITES program.

2. Protecting Independence

This partnership protects our non-commercial model. It ensures 3DPRO remains online, secure, and actively stewarded without the need for intrusive advertising, tracking, or data sales.

What this means for you:

For the immediately foreseeable future, all membership invitations to 3DPRO are covered by this partnership.

SideFX is funding the inaugural pool of Sponsored Memberships to kickstart this program.

When you use a Sponsored Invite from this pool, the recipient’s Lifetime Membership is fully funded by SideFX.

This allows members to invite worthy peers and rising stars alike without the awkwardness of financial barriers.

❤️Support Those Who Support 3DPRO

We encourage our members to support the companies that help keep this sanctuary independent. SideFX has set the standard for industry leadership.

Thank you to the team at SideFX for recognizing the value of the 3DPRO community to the industry. Their support ensures that we remain a sanctuary for professionals—independent, high-signal, and built to last.

🔮The Next Chapter

SideFX is leading the way with this inaugural contribution, but keeping this sanctuary open is a shared responsibility.

We are currently accepting inquiries for the next exclusive underwriting term.

If your organization values this community and is ready to pick up the mantle of stewardship next, contact Zero Dean on LinkedIn to discuss partnership opportunities.

3DPRO™ remains independent and member-supported. Our Underwriting Partners provide financial support to ensure our independence but do not influence community content or moderation.