Here in this blog we will go through the VFX Festival that takes place around the world.
As we all know that VFX is all about the Visual Effects that is being used in the movies all over the world especially in Hollywood.
Movies with VFX highlight the imaginative world.
With the advancements of technologies, software and equipments everything is now possible to create on the big screen.
VFX helps to develop artist imagination and creativity.
Today VFX Festivals happens at every nook and corner of the world.
In the recent technology driven era; visual effects is used to create fascinating movies and games.
VFX industry is changing, growing bigger and better.
Professionals as well as enthusiasts meet at a common point to connect with each other, share knowledge and discuss latest trends.
Escape Studios VFX Festival
In the year 2018 Escape Studios launched its 6th Annual VFX Festival to celebrate the best VFX, Games, Animation and Motion Graphics in London.
It a three day packed festival which offer most dynamic events.
Escape Studio is a part of Pearson College London.
Last year Escape Studios festival held from 6th to 8th February.
This festival is usually dedicated to inspiring next generation of filmmakers, gamers and animators.
This type of festival ensures the growth of creative Industries in the UK.
All leading studios and VFX companies take part in it.
This year also Escape Studios celebrated VFX festival and it was 7th annual festival.
Renowned VFX companies like Framestore, Double Negativeand games studio Creative Assembly shared their experiences in the festival.
During the event MPC’S VFX team discussed about the film Alien: Covenant.
The team talked about how they created terrifying creatures of this movie, alien environments, vehicles and FX Simulation work.
Academy BAFTA award winning animation studio Blue Zoo showed their latest short film ‘Mamoon’ created by using CG animation onto miniaturepolystyrene sets.
VR Game studio Climax Studios presented new upcoming projects.
Many industry speakers came and talked about latest developments in Animation, Games and VFX.
Panel discussions held between Framestore, MPC, Blue Zoo, Axis Animation, Creative Assembly and other studios.
Speakers were from the movies like Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Game of Thrones, The Innocents and Motion Picture Company.
It generally occurs in London and aims at students and graduates.
It’s is a good opportunity for students as the recruiters from big studios hunt the talent.
SIGGRAPH 2019
SIGGRAPHis the annual conference on computer graphics started from 1974.
It attracts professionals from all over the world.
This festival usually happens in the month of August.
Last year it took place in Vancouver but this year it will occur at Los Angeles.
Vancouver is a growing VFX and animation hub.
During the vfx festival demonstrations, training, art, screenings and hand-on interactivity takes place.
The SIGGRAPH Conference is generally attended by thousands of computer professionals.
CG films are played in the conference.
In the large exhibition floor several companies compete for attention and recruits.
Several artists, software developers, scientists take part who are dedicate to the advancement of CG industry.
It is one of the prestigious platforms for publication of computer graphics research.
SIGGRAPH also hosts conference in Asia.
FMX Festival
FMX is European conference focussed on Animation, VFX, Games and Digital Art.
Every year scientists and professionals unite to discuss about production issues, technologies and new ways of financing across the industries.
One can find famous studios like Double Negative, MPC, ILM, Framestore and others at this festival.
It takes place in Germany during April or May every year.
Participants can view behind the scenes footage and hear secrets of the trade.
Tickets are generally available online.
FMX is organised by Ministry of Science, Research and Art and Ministry of Finance and Economics Affairs.
It consists of presentations, workshops, master classes, screenings all focussed on animation, VFX and Games.
International VFX Fair In Barcelona
Barcelona International Arts and VFX Fair held in Barcelona Spain during the month of June.
This festival attracts professionals and students from the field of arts, filmmaking and VFX.
It is designed to celebrate the talent of Barcelona.
Spain has produced many talented artists who have made their mark in various VFX houses.
Experienced speakers inspire the local talents in this festival.
Inspirational talks, demos, workshops and sculpting takes place.
This festival focuses on filmmaking, cloud VFX, Animation, Digital Content Production, Education and Networking.
It is a very popular festival of industry professionals and young talents.
There is something for anybody who is interested to improve their art.
THU 2019
Trojan Horse was a Unicorn is a unique festival for digital artists which takes place in Portugal in the month of September.
Creators from all over the world participate in this festival.
It is a 6 day prestigious 3D, VFX and Games festival.
It provides platform for producers, animators, game developers, 3D artists, VFX professionals, CG talents and more.
It is a meeting point for many talents from around the world.
It brings renowned artists to inspire and teach.
It attracts attendees from about 70 countries.
Its speakers include from studios like Industrial Light and Magic, Pixar, Luma Pictures and Ubisoft Montreal.
Along with workshops, demo classes, recruiters’ sessions also takes place.
Its mission is to help the International creative community in shaping the digital entertainment industry.
Trojan Horse was a Unicorn festival ensures that the world understands and celebrates their artistry and craft.
This festival is a gathering of like-minded people who believe they can change the world.
THU is a six-day experience; where one can learn, create network and share own experiences with amazing people from all around the world.
VFX Festivals are the best place for small studios and individual VFX artists to connect with the famous personalities and showcase ones talent.
This type of VFX festivals help to boost creativity.
Each year thousand of professionals and emerging talents look forward to such VFX festivals around the world.
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