For the last seven years the festival has been hosted in London, most recently at the South Bank Centre, but now, for the first time, the VFX festival is going virtual, with online talks and panel discussions.
This week there are two free events, part of the Virtual Series for Schools and Colleges. First up is We Have Lift-Off!: Your first steps to a career in VFX, Animation and Games, which takes place on Tuesday, 19th May at 2pm. To sign up for the event, follow this link.
Host: Saint Walker |
This year, for the first time, the VFX Festival is being held online to support emerging talent from all over the world. Professional artists will share their insights and experience working on award-winning productions with students and aspiring artists.
Tuesday, 19th May
Panel Discussion: We have Lift-Off!: Your first steps to a career in VFX, Animation and Games. Hosted by Escape Studios' Deputy Dean Saint John Walker, this event is aimed at students under 18 years old, their parents and teachers.
Panelists include:
- Mark Flanagan, EMEA Education Partner Manager at Epic Games
- Paul Wilkes, Head of Advertising Talent Acquisition at MPC
- Simon Devereux , Founder Access: VFX
Paul Wilkes |
How to sign up
Sign up link at Zoom. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nDKIR95gQrK9h1CiFi-Dlg
Thursday 21st May 2pm - Launching the Sea Dragon
Our second event is Launching the Sea Dragon - The relationship between FX and Compositing. This event is aimed at students under 18 years old, their parents and teachers.
Speakers include:
- Marcelo Sousa, FX TD
- Tiago Faria, Senior/Lead Compositor at Union VFX
Here is the Link for Thursdays session https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2gnBrAPoRN-nM_AF-b62Ig
How to sign up.
Follow the Sign up link here.
For more on the experience of studying at Bucks New University, come and visit us at one of our Open Days, take a virtual tour of one of our animation studios, check out what our students think of our course, and see why we're ranked in the top 12 creative universities in the UK.
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