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Game Conferences Events

GDC Festival of Gaming

Begins: March 9, 2026

The event marks its 40th edition with a rebrand as the Festival of Gaming, expanding its scope to reflect the broader, interconnected games industry; GDC 2026 takes place March 9-13 in San Francisco, CA.

 

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Disney and Snap Launch ‘Zootopia 2’ Activations and Snapchat AR Lenses

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 10, 2025 at 1:18pm

New campaign includes in-person immersive experiences at Los Angeles locations like The Grove and The Americana as well as 7 new lenses based on characters from the film.

A New Way to Treat Lazy Eye Headline News

Luminopia, Crunchyroll Team for Pediatric Lazy Eye Content Library

The digital health company has added anime content to its platform, which specializes in a VR treatment, rather than eye patching, that encourages the brain to use both eyes together.

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Exclusive Clip: Soapstone Comedy Presents Zach Martina VR Comedy Set

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am

The all-new performance at the Meta Horizon virtual reality comedy club premieres October 30 with replays to follow on the web and mobile app as well.

Animation Festivals Events

Animateka International Animated Film Festival Runs December 1-7

Begins: December 1, 2025

Slovenia’s weeklong animation festival promises to deliver the best and latest productions from the Eastern and Central European film scene

CVMP Events

European Conference on Visual Media Production 2025

Begins: December 3, 2025

The forum brings together production and post-production specialists to discuss the latest in research, advances, and industry practices; the conference takes place in London December 3-4

Heading to Turin This October Headline News

‘Frankenstein’ Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Set for VIEW 2025

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4:32pm

It’s less than one week away… the person behind the camera on Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated film joins more than 150 award-winning speakers from the world of animation, VFX, games and AI who will take part in a packed schedule of keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and masterclasses; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

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PIXELvienna Conference

Begins: November 13, 2025

The immersive computer graphics and animation conference brings together professionals, enthusiasts, and students to explore trends in digital art, animation, visual effects, and game development; November 13-15 in Vienna, Austria.

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VIEW 2025 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 9:53am

It’s just 2 weeks away… more than 150 award-winning speakers from the world of animation, VFX, games and AI will take part in a packed schedule of keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and masterclasses; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

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Exclusive Clip: Soapstone Comedy Presents David Landau VR Comedy Set

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am

The all-new performance at the Meta Horizon virtual reality comedy club premieres October 2 with replays to follow on the web and mobile app as well.

Awards Events

Infinity Festival 2025

Begins: October 9, 2025

The eighth annual festival returns to Los Angeles this October 9-10 to celebrate the convergence of art, technology, and entertainment; the Monolith Awards, hosted by Paul Debevec, Chief Research Officer of Eyeline Studios, will take place October 10.

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Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2025

Begins: October 23, 2025

FAF 2025 returns to Fredrikstad, Norway with a full program celebrating the dynamic storytelling of global animation October 23-26.

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Infinity Festival Announces 2025 Speaker Line-Up

Event to showcase the intersection of technology and entertainment with speakers from HP, NVIDIA, AMD, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Dolby, and The Belgium Economic Mission; event runs October 9–10.

Celebrating 20 Years Headline News

Nickelodeon to Celebrate ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ at New York Comic Con

The ‘Avatar’ booth will bring the 4 elements to life through immersive experiences and special photo opportunities in tribute to 20 years of the franchise; NYCC 2025 runs October 9-12.

Competitive Animation Festivals Events

SPARK ANIMATION 2025

Begins: September 18, 2025

Spark CG returns to Vancouver with its animation festival and conference featuring an expansive program of talks, presentations, screenings, and network opportunities; the events run September 18-21.

Animation Festivals Events

Ottawa International Animation Festival 2025

Begins: September 24, 2025

The festival returns to Ottawa September 24-28 featuring interactive artist talks, workshops and meetings with schools and recruiters; TAC takes place during the festival and offers industry professionals networking opportunities.

AI in Immersive Headline News

Outsyders Reveals AI-Powered Immersive Projects for Disney, IMAX, Samsung/Google XR

The creative-tech collective’s latest finished projects include a ‘Blue Angels’ IMAX 3D conversion, a ‘Lilo & Stitch’ 3D reimagining, and the ‘Asteroid’ 8K HFR VFX experience.

Heading to Turin This October Headline News

Pierre Perifel and Matt Baer to Present ‘The Bad Guys 2’ at VIEW 2025

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:30am

The hilarious new DreamWorks Animation comedy’s director and VFX supervisor will share an in-depth look at the creative process behind the production of their film, now showing in theaters; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

It’s Virtually Hilarious Headline News

Exclusive Clip: Soapstone Comedy Presents Gabby Bryan VR Comedy Set

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 9:00am

The final performance in the summer series at the Meta Horizon virtual reality comedy club premieres August 7 with replays to follow; shows were originally filmed at Gilda’s LaughFest in Grand Rapids, now brought to life as avatars.

Awards Headline News

'Arco,' 'The Night Boots' Take Top Awards at Annecy 2025

By Dan Sarto | Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:50pm

Ugo Bienvenu's 2D feature film and the pinscreen short by Pierre-Luc Granjon are among the 23 winners at the jam packed 49th festival edition that saw a record 18,200 accredited attendees from 118 countries.

Competitive Animation Festivals Events

ITFS Returns May 5-10, 2026

Begins: May 5, 2026

Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film is a premier event for the animation industry, fostering idea exchange, partnerships, and showcasing new talent.

Community Outreach Headline News

VANAS to Grant Reduced Tuition Scholarships for LATAM Digital Arts Students

Applicants must reside in and hold citizenship in a Latin American country and confirm their ability to cover the reduced tuition; a free information session will be held May 24.

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