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A Freshman Year Foundation for AI Filmmaking

In the generative AI era, traditional creative principles are more important than ever.
LOFTAPPS to Debut LOFT Software and Peek at Phil Tippett's 'Mad God' Sequel at VIEW...

Berkeley company's generative AI production system gets its European premiere at the upcoming conference, running October 12-16 in Turin, where the Oscar-...

A Freshman Year Foundation for AI Filmmaking

In the generative AI era, traditional creative principles are more important than ever.

AWN Blogs

LOFTAPPS to Debut LOFT Software and Peek at Phil Tippett's 'Mad...

Berkeley company's generative AI production system gets its European premiere at the upcoming conference, running October 12-16 in Turin, where the Oscar-winning filmmaker will join a panel to share...
DNEG's Patrick Harboun to Present 'The Angry Birds Movie 3...

The VFX supervisor goes behind the scenes on fur and feather simulation, expressive lighting, and keeping the franchise's familiar look for Paramount's December 23 release; conference runs October 12...
ILM's Janet Lewin to Receive 2026 VIEW Visionary Award

The Industrial Light & Magic senior VP, general manager and head, who was overall VFX producer on 5 'Star Wars' films and co-producer on 'The Mandalorian,' will be honored for outstanding...
Screaming Dogs and Semaphore Flags: Gina Kamentsky Heads Back to Ottawa

Ahead of her latest short competing at OIAF 2026, the experimental filmmaker and RISD teacher talks her process of shoot, scramble, and destroy, how a hit toy paid the rent, and the day Amy Kravitz...
Yvett Merino to Preview Disney's 'Hexed' at VIEW...

Oscar-winning producer of 'Encanto' and 'Zootopia 2' brings exclusive footage from studio’s upcoming witch saga; expansive program of top creatives includes Brad Bird, Joel Crawford and Januel...

LOFTAPPS to Debut LOFT Software and Peek at Phil Tippett's 'Mad God' Sequel at VIEW 2026

Berkeley company's generative AI production system gets its European premiere at the upcoming conference, running October 12-16 in Turin, where the Oscar-winning filmmaker will join a panel to share...
DNEG's Patrick Harboun to Present 'The Angry Birds Movie 3' at VIEW 2026

The VFX supervisor goes behind the scenes on fur and feather simulation, expressive lighting, and keeping the franchise's familiar look for Paramount's December 23 release; conference runs October 12...
ILM's Janet Lewin to Receive 2026 VIEW Visionary Award

The Industrial Light & Magic senior VP, general manager and head, who was overall VFX producer on 5 'Star Wars' films and co-producer on 'The Mandalorian,' will be honored for outstanding...
Screaming Dogs and Semaphore Flags: Gina Kamentsky Heads Back to Ottawa

Ahead of her latest short competing at OIAF 2026, the experimental filmmaker and RISD teacher talks her process of shoot, scramble, and destroy, how a hit toy paid the rent, and the day Amy Kravitz...
Yvett Merino to Preview Disney's 'Hexed' at VIEW Conference 2026

Oscar-winning producer of 'Encanto' and 'Zootopia 2' brings exclusive footage from studio’s upcoming witch saga; expansive program of top creatives includes Brad Bird, Joel Crawford and Januel...
VIEW Conference 2026 Adds Brad Bird Talk on 'Ray Gunn,' 'Disclosure Day' VFX

2-time Oscar winner will present his Netflix sci-fi noir that streams December 18, while overall VFX supervisor Matthew Butler and Joel Behrens and Liz Bernard of Digital Domain break down 400-plus...

On the Road to Turin Headline News

Jerome Chen Brings 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' VFX to VIEW Conference 2026

Program also includes Peter Timberlake presenting 'Obsession;' Oscar-winner Chris Lavis will run a hands-on lab in puppet construction and animatic creation, with participants shooting stop-motion sequences of their own; coming October 12-16 in Turin.

In 3D, AI, AR/VR/XR, CG, Education and Training, Event, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All, Europe

On the Road to Turin Headline News

‘GOAT’ Director Tyree Dillihay Joins VIEW Conference 2026 Lineup

Director set to attend and talk about the production of Sony Pictures Animation’s animated sports comedy; event runs October 12-16 in Turin, Italy.

In 3D, AR/VR/XR, CG, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Immersive, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe

AI ethics Blogs

Christopher Nolan’s Carbon Footprint Problem

What is more detrimental: moving data or moving an army?

In AI, Films, People, Post-production, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All

Creative Freedom in Jeopardy Blogs

When Artists Become Targets

Rise of the anti-AI mob.

In AI, Art, Business, CG, Films, People, Short Films, Technology, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All

On the Road to Turin Headline News

DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ Writers/Directors Join VIEW Conference 2026

Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado will take the stage to share production insights and stories surrounding their new original animated comedy adventure hitting theaters on September 25; event runs October 12-16 in Turin, Italy.

In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, People, Post-production, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All, Europe

We Love Pond Rules ANIMATIONWorld

Re-VIEW: ‘Hoppers’ - We’re All in This Together

Pixar’s animated comedy, directed by ‘We Bare Bears’ creator Daniel Chong and produced by ‘Incredibles 2’ producer Nicole Paradis Grindle, follows a passionate young girl Mabel who learns the true value of working for the common good while trying to save the peaceful forest glade she cherishes now endangered by a ruthless developer.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All

Tech v Fragile Humanity Headline News

‘BLISS: Beyond the Edge of Time’ Sets June 30 World Premiere at Taipei Film Festival

‘Love, Death + Robots’ meets the I-Ching in the feature-length sci-fi anthology; 6 original animated visions of humanity’s future from 6 independent Taiwan animation studios explore fate, identity and choice in a future where technology collides with the fragile essence of humanity.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All, Asia

On the Road to Turin Headline News

Holly Edwards, Michelle Grady and Janet Lewin Join VIEW Conference Lineup

The trio of women film studio presidents – Skydance Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks, and ILM respectively - adds to the key conference’s growing roster of in-person speakers heading to Turin, Italy October 12-16.