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Escapeverse Live - A New Era for The VFX Festival

24th - 27th Febuary 2025 (Online)

Join Escapeverse Live, the reimagined global event celebrating VFX, animation, games, and tech! This four-day online event is open to all, from seasoned professionals to industry newcomers. Explore industry insights, careers advice, and thought-provoking panels, while connecting with the entire Escapeverse community, including students, Escapees (alumni), industry partners, and tutors. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the screen industries together!

Why you can't miss this:

  • Access from anywhere: Join the action without leaving your home

  • Expert-led sessions: Hear from industry leaders from world-leading studios

  • Build your future: Network, learn and explore career paths

  • Free: Tickets to Escapeverse Live are completely free!*

Secure your free ticket to Escapeverse Live now!

*Once you’re pre-registered, you can explore the sessions that interest you most at your convenience. With just one sign-up, you’re all set to dip in and out of the event over the course of its four-day duration.

Confirmed sessions include:

  • Behind the Scenes of Ultraman: Rising - How ILM created the Kajiu sized movie - Hayden Jones, Visual Effects Supervisor, Industrial Light & Magic 

  • Crafting Tudor Realism - BlueBolt's VFX Journey in Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light - David Dunn, VFX Supervisor and Sam Dubery, VFX Producer, BlueBolt

  • Frame Your Future: Careers in Animation, Games and VFX - Debbie Ross, Exec Producer/ Producer/ Co-Founder, Hydra Studios

  • Inside the Studio: Working on Game Development, An Overview for Students - Roberto Geroli, Core Technology Director, Creative Assembly

  • Making Your Mark: Building a Standout Portfolio - Kiril Jakimov, Real-time VFX Artist, Playground Games

  • Bringing Characters to Life: The Art of Animation Design - Amy Ash, Freelance Character Supervisor/ Art Director, Vis Dev Concept Sculptor

  • Why is Teamwork Important? Hear from our Escapees - Adam Dewhirst, Lead Modeller

  • The 3Cs: The Best Part of Design - Noélie Prost, Game Designer, Creative Assembly

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