The upcoming free livestream event features a lengthy lineup of worldwide VFX talent, allowing viewers to interact with speakers via live chat, ask questions, win prizes, and more, on December 6 and 8.
The confirmed list of speakers has been announced for the upcoming World VFX Day 2024, which will take place exclusively on YouTube livestreamed from Japan on December 6 and 8. The event will feature a lengthy lineup of worldwide VFX talent, with over 20 hours of planned discussions.
Viewers can interact with speakers and other attendees via live chat, ask questions, win prizes, and more. Both days are free to attend.
On Day 1, speakers will chat for up to 30 minutes each. Megalis VFX hosts the event. Hugo’s Desk returns to kick things off on his channel. Join the event here.
Day 2 is dedicated to students, new-to-industry, career climbers and lifelong learners, with a focus on education and careers. Gnomon will launch the day on their channel. Join the event here.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Stéphanie Roy - CG Supervisor, Cinesite
- Ali Ehtemami - Lead Compositor, Image Engine
- Andreas Maaninka - VFX Supervisor, Oasis VFX
- Chrysta Marie Burton - VFX SVP, Paramount Pictures
- Eduardo “Eddie” Anton - Production VFX Supervisor
- Kevin Baillie - Head of Creative, Eyeline Studios
- Gary Mundell - CEO, Tippett Studio & Loftapps
- Gergely Takács - CEO, Spectral Studios
- Harry Bardak - Head of VFX, The Yard VFX
- Felipe Borges - VFX Supervisor, Goodbye Kansas Studios
- Nosipho Maketo-Van Den Bragt - Owner, Chocolate Tribe
- Hugo Guerra - Director, VFX Supervisor, Hugo’s Desk
- Ian Failes - Editor, Befores & Afters
- James Pollock - Creative Technologist, Lux Aeterna
- Janey Lewin - SVP, Lucasfilm
- Jeffrey Dillinger - CEO, Megalis
- Jonas Kluger - Founder, Das Element
- Kathy Chasen-Hay - SVP of VFX, Skydance Productions
- Lisa Cooke - Executive Producer, Tippett Studio
- Marcus Wells - Talent Consultant, PXL Talent
- Michael Cliett - VFX Supervisor
- Neil Hatton - CEO, UK Screen Alliance
- Ria Benard - Owner, Campus D’Effets Visuels/Lost Boys
- Robert Legato - VFX Supervisor
- Sven Martin - VFX Supervisor, Pixomondo
- Victor Perez - VFX Supervisor
- Dave Gougé - Technology & Entertainment Exec
- Paolo Tamburrino - Strategist & Producer, Autodesk
- Niklas Jakobson - CEO, Important Looking Pirates
- Alex Alvarez - Founder, Gnomon
- Meliza Fermin - Senior VFX Artist
- Saint Walker - VFX Education Leader
- Nick McElmury - VFX Director, Beyond-FX
Projects to be showcased during the event include The Deliverance, House of the Dragon, Halo, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Lord of the Coast, Largo Winch: The Price of Money, and HeadspaceXR.
Talks include, “The Road to VFX Supervisor,” “Maximizing Independent Resources,” “Gaming VFX,” “Sustainability,” “The Future of VFX,” “Women Leaders in Gaming,” “Remote Working: Making it Work,” “Artificial Intelligence,” “VFX in Canada,” “Producer Roundtable,” “Studio Leaders’ Roundtable,” and more.
Source: World VFX Day
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