This October, in the stunning baroque city of Turin, Italy, VIEW Conference celebrates its 25th anniversary. To mark this special occasion, VIEW Conference 2024 is proud to present an unforgettable line-up of award-winning speakers assembled from around the globe. This week-long event presents a lovingly curated live program of keynotes, talks, panels, in-depth workshops and masterclasses that are guaranteed to inspire, inform and educate everyone who attends.
An English-speaking event, this year’s VIEW Conference takes place 14-19 October, 2024, at the futuristic OGR venue in Turin, Italy, plus other venues around the city. Join our inclusive family of industry professionals, thought leaders, creative and technical innovators, students and enthusiasts, to celebrate the latest successes and cutting-edge developments in animation, VFX, games, AI … and much more. Tickets for VIEW Conference 2024 are now available from the official website:
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The VIEW Conference 2024 program boasts a truly remarkable cross-section of award-winning international talent. This year’s keynote speakers are Oscar©-nominated writer, producer and director Jonathan Nolan, currently executive producer of Amazon MGM Studios and Kilter Films’ Emmy© Award-nominated “Fallout,” and Fede Alvarez, director, co-writer and executive producer of the sci-fi/horror-thriller “Alien: Romulus.”
Joining them are the directors behind some of this year’s biggest animated features, plus the production-side VFX supervisors of countless blockbuster films and streaming series. In addition, VIEW Conference 2024 features a diverse range of industry visionaries from every branch of media, technology and the creative arts, from AI and real-time rendering to game design and beyond.
“I am incredibly proud of the program we have created for VIEW Conference 2024,” says Conference Director Dr. Maria Elena Gutierrez. “We are honored to have so many talented individuals attending our 25th anniversary event, to share their wisdom and experience with passion and style. Above all, VIEW Conference is about people, and I cannot wait to receive everyone into our warm, inclusive atmosphere. Welcome to Italy, everyone – let’s take the roof off and celebrate in style!”
Explore the VIEW Conference 2024 program here:
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Award-Winning Directors
Every year, VIEW Conference invites the directors of the latest blockbusters onto its international stage, to talk about the creative journeys they undertook to bring their projects to the screen. In addition to keynote speakers Jonathan Nolan, executive producer of “Fallout,” and Fede Alvarez, director of “Alien: Romulus,” VIEW Conference 2024 welcomes the directors of some of this year’s most successful animated features.
Kelsey Mann, director of Pixar and Disney’s “Inside Out 2,” delivers a presentation on the making of the movie in which newly minted teenager Riley has to deal with an unexpected new set of emotions. Oscar-nominated director Chris Sanders talks about “The Wild Robot,” the upcoming feature from DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures, based on the best-selling novel by Peter Brown. Also speaking at VIEW Conference 2024 are Emmy Award-winner Shannon Tindle, director of Netflix’s acclaimed animated feature “Ultraman: Rising;” and Josh Cooley, director of Paramount Animation’s “Transformers One.”
VIEW Conference 2024 is proud to present three exclusive premiere events. Amy Smeed, VES Award-nominated head of animation at Walt Disney Animation Studios, presents a unique look inside Disney Animation’s next theatrical feature “Moana 2,” which reunites Moana and Maui for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. During this special presentation, the VIEW Conference audience will have the chance to enjoy one quarter of the entire film, over a month before it hits movie theaters on 29 November, 2024.
Simon Otto, director of Netflix’s and Locksmith Animation’s “That Christmas,” premieres footage from the upcoming seasonal feature based on the trilogy of books by Richard Curtis, about family and friends, love and loneliness, Santa Claus making a big mistake – and an enormous number of turkeys! Finally, Aardman Animations supervising animator and stop-motion lead Will Becher presents a first look at Aardman’s latest stop-motion animated feature “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,” in which the beloved duo face a vengeful figure from the past.
Spectacular VFX, Animation & Production Design
VIEW Conference 2024 wows its audience with a dazzling program of sessions on VFX, animation and production design. Award-winning VFX supervisors are in attendance to deliver eye-popping presentations on the latest blockbuster movies and streaming series. This year’s speakers include Paul Lambert, overall VFX supervisor on “Dune: Part Two,” Denis Villeneuve’s acclaimed sci-fi sequel from Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment, and Jay Worth, overall VFX supervisor on Amazon MGM Studios and Kilter Films’ “Fallout.”
The art and science of visual effects further comes under the microscope with deep dives by the VFX supervisors of this year’s most memorable shows. Swen Gillberg discusses his work on the irreverent superhero hit “Deadpool and Wolverine;” Stefen Fangmeier explores the intricate worlds of “3 Body Problem;” Florian Witzel whips up a storm with his presentation on “Twisters;” and Jason Greenblum talks about the spine-chilling effects of “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.”
Also attending VIEW Conference 2024 are the creative teams behind some of the year’s biggest productions. Speakers include: Raymond Zibach and Jeff Budsberg, production designer and VFX supervisor of “The Wild Robot;” Rob Coleman, ILM creative director and animation supervisor of “Transformers One;” and Hayden Jones, ILM’s VFX supervisor of “Ultraman: Rising.” Meanwhile, sci-fi fans will not want to miss “Animating Star Wars: Creatures, Characters, and Vehicles in a Universe Far, Far Away” with Hal Hickel, senior animation supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic.
Additionally, Hollywood monster maestro Alec Gillis talks about his role as creature FX designer on “Alien: Romulus.” In a separate presentation, Gillis reflects on his extraordinary decades-long career with his talk “Practical Character Effects & Why They Still Matter: ‘Alien: Romulus,’ ‘Starship Troopers,’ ‘Death Becomes Her.’”
Visionary Thinkers & Provocative Panels
VIEW Conference 2024 is proud to welcome a host of visionary thinkers and industry leaders to this 25th anniversary conference. Ramsey Naito, president of Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation, is live on stage to receive this year’s VIEW Visionary Award, presented for outstanding contribution to the visual arts. Previous recipients include Oscar-winning cinematographer Sir Roger Deakins, pioneering visual effects supervisor Dennis Muren, animated feature director Nora Twomey and Pixar designer/director Ralph Eggleston.
This year’s conference features a dedicated strand exploring the impact of AI on the creative arts. Richard Kerris, VP/GM Media & Entertainment at Nvidia, delivers an illuminating talk on “How AI Has Already Become a Valuable Tool Throughout Production”; Martin Nebelong, freelance artist and VR pioneer, leads an inspiring workshop called “Human Creativity in an Age of Generative AI;” Jake Maymudes, founder and CEO of Wylie Co. VFX, gives a talk entitled “Cinema’s Technology Revolution: How Wylie Co. VFX Adopted Machine Learning to Empower Artists on Blockbusters.”
Creativity comes under the microscope in the discussion “The New Age of Creativity and Technology Convergence,” with panelists including Faik Karaoglu, Executive Vice President Branded Business Group and Creative Business of Wacom, and Rob Hoffmann, Manager of Worldwide Media and Entertainment for Lenovo. Heidi Wang, senior VP, Wacom Ink Division, B2B EMEA, delivers a talk entitled “Elevating Creativity: How Wacom’s Commitment to Innovation Supports Creative Professionals.” The conference’s program of thought leader panels includes “WIA – Women in Animation” and “Young Voices in VIEW,” showcasing international and Italian students discussing the future of storytelling and climate change.
Inspirational speakers at VIEW Conference 2024 also include: Rob Bredow, SVP/CCO at Industrial Light & Magic; Rochele Gloor, Assistant Director for Innovation Technologies MFA Computer Arts, School of Visual Arts; Heidi Wang, Senior VP, Wacom Ink Division, B2B EMEA; and Amie Loyd and Michel Bellini from the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning in Illinois, who present a talk entitled “Enhancing Instructor Development in Higher Ed: Power of Storytelling, Immersive Tech, and AI.”
In-Depth Creative Workshops
VIEW Conference 2024 boasts a truly outstanding program of in-depth workshops and masterclasses. Josh Cooley, director of “Transformers One,” delivers a personal workshop entitled “Make Me Care“ About STORY!” Meanwhile, AI comes under scrutiny with workshops including: “AI Tools for Film Production” with VFX supervisor Andreas Maaninka.
Other workshops include: “Unleash Your Creative Potential: A Workshop for Pixar’s RenderMan Art Challenge” with artist and designer Dylan Sisson; “Visual Storytelling” with artist and production designer Pascal Campion; “Creating Three Dimensional Paper Sculpture for Film, Television, and Amusement Parks” with Walt Disney Imagineering’s Megan Brain; a hands-on “Mixed Media” workshop with artist and quilter Liberty Worth; “Storyboarding: Draw Yourself into the Movies!” with Michael Coldewey, Professor of Concept Art, Drawing & Design, Media Design University of Applied Sciences in Munich; and “Dynamic Anatomy & Figure Drawing” with artist and designer Scott Eaton.
Fantasy artist Jesper Ejsing leads an inspirational workshop “Paint & Draw with Jesper: Believable Fantasy.” NFBC’s Eloi Champagne’s workshop “Make Your Own Unique Creative Tools & Workflows Using ComfyUI & Other ‘AI-Enabled’ Tools” explores practical AI tools and workflows for indie creators and small animation or gaming studios. Oleg Fryzanov, associate professor in The National Centre for Computer Animation, Bournemouth University, presents “Unreal Introduction into the World of Real-Time Animation.” The in-depth workshop “Cinematography for Stylized Motion Pictures” is led by Christos Obretenov of Lollipop Shaders, and Ernst Janssen Groesbeek of 9to3animation.
Animated Short Films
Every year, VIEW Conference welcomes the directors of some of the latest groundbreaking animated short films. This year is no exception. Taking to the stage at VIEW Conference 2024 are: Joseph Wallace, director of award-winning stop-motion animated films including “Salvation Has No Name;” Amanda Strong, director of “Inkwo For When the Starving Return;” Laura Goncalves, co-director of “Percebes;” Diego Alonso Sanchez de la Barquera and Christian Arredondo Narvaez, co-directors of “Nube;” Eloi Champagne, head of technical direction and production technology, National Film Board of Canada, presents “Maybe Elephants;” and Loïc Espuche, director of “Yuck!”
Games
Award-winning creatives and leaders from some of the world’s biggest games companies are attending VIEW Conference 2024. They include Nicolas Doucet, founder and president at Team Asobi, with his insightful presentation: “Play Will Find a Way: The Making of ‘Astro Bot’.” Also sharing his professional insights with the VIEW Conference audience is Jan-Bart van Beek, studio director, and studio art and animation director, from Guerrilla Games. Supercell art director and team lead John ‘Cip’ Cipriani delivers “Small Teams, Big Dreams – The Impact of Supercell Art,” a powerhouse talk exploring the impact of art for huge global IPs.
Nurturing Talent in Business
VIEW Conference 2024 provides boundless opportunities for students and junior creatives to meet their heroes and mentors, as it brings young talent face-to-face with top-level professionals who are committed to nurturing the next generation.
Educational features include five dedicated portfolio review sessions, including a three-hour trial with artist Pascal Campion. VIEW Conference 2024 also stages mock interviews, plus a number of presentations focused on various educational topics, such as “A Comprehensive Approach to Virtual Production in Higher Education” with Tim McLaughlin, Dean at the School of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts, Texas A&M University. Terrence Masson, MFA Computer Arts Chair, School of Visual Arts (SVA), moderates a special panel entitled “Inspiring the Next Generation – AI and Innovation Technologies in Education.” Rob Bredow hosts industry luminaries Shannon Tindle, Amy Smeed, Jay Worth and Megan Brain for an eye-opening panel in which they share rarely-seen footage from their careers.
In a strand dedicated entirely to business, VIEW Conference 2024 presents “Let’s Talk Business,” a panel exclusively made up from company CEOs and co-founders, and a special panel on “International Co-Production” with Delphine Coudray, head of operations at Animation Ireland, Deirdre Barry, program director at The National Talent Academy for Animation, and Sarah Maizes, executive producer at Cheeky Squirrel Productions.
“VIEW Conference 2024 is only a few weeks away,” adds Conference Director Dr. Maria Elena Gutierrez. “I want to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful conference partners and sponsors for their support. Without their important contributions, we wouldn’t be able to deliver VIEW Conference. I also want to give heartfelt thanks to all our speakers for attending, and for making our 25th anniversary conference truly special. In the words of Maui in ‘Moana’: ‘You’re welcome!’”
VIEW Conference is made possible with support from Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, Fondazione CRT, Regione Piemonte, Camera di Commercio di Torino, Lenovo | Nvidia, Supercell, Accenture, Netflix, ILM, Wacom, School of Visual Arts, Iren and Alps Studios.
VIEW Conference On-Demand Archive
After registering for VIEW Conference 2024, why not explore our On-Demand Archive? Immerse yourself in hours of video as you take a deep dive into our exclusive collection of sessions from previous conferences. On-Demand tickets are available from the registration page of the official VIEW Conference website:
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About VIEW Conference
An English language event, VIEW Conference 2024 takes place from October 14-19 in Turin, Italy. It brings together industry professionals, thought leaders, students and enthusiasts not only to celebrate the latest achievements in Animation, VFX and Games, but also to share their visions of the future. The conference’s vibrant and inclusive atmosphere is designed to enlighten and inspire, with an extensive live program that embraces cutting-edge thinking on such diverse topics as Storytelling, Virtual Production, Computer Graphics, Interactive & Immersive Media, VR/AR/Mixed Reality and the Metaverse, Artificial Intelligence, Real-Time Rendering and much more!
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