World VFX Day 2025
Begins: December 8, 2025
Framestore’s free livestream event December 8 showcases the art, craft, and innovation of visual effects in filmmaking.
Category: Technology
How I Made ‘New Specimen’ in Unreal Engine 5
Dimitri Vallein, a real-time 3D director and technologist, shares with AWN a comprehensive breakdown of his short film project and how it was created, animated, simulated, and rendered using UE5.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Games, People, Short Films, Technology, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
How Vertical Content and VFX Are Transforming the Way Audiences Engage
Producers for mobile-native, vertical formats are including VFX as a core creative tool, not just a post-production step, as they build cross-platform entertainment that surprises and captivates viewers.
Paul Hollingsworth Talks ‘Weirdos’ and ‘One Final Day’ Stop-Motion Shorts
The Digital Wizards Studios founder originally chose sculpting because he couldn’t draw; 2 decades later, the veteran of LEGO stopmo projects for ‘Jurassic Park,’ ‘Happy Potter,’ ‘The Avengers’ and ‘Star Wars’ has 2 completely different but equally rewarding films on the festival circuit.
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
Kidscreen Summit 2026
Begins: February 22, 2026
The annual global media conference, dedicated exclusively to the kids’ entertainment sector, takes place February 22-25, 2026 in San Diego.
In 2D, 3D, Broadcast Design, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Mobile and Wireless, Motion Graphics, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia | Event Types: Conferences
FOVOTEC Opens Dynamic Projection Technology Early Access
The real-time plug-in for video game developers utilizes the Unreal and Unity engines for distortion-free, human-like vision.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Games, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Deemos Launches Groundbreaking Rodin Gen-2 GenAI for Intuitive 3D Creation
The pioneering AI 3D research company unveils its most advanced model to date, a 10B-parameter 3D generative AI built on the BANG architecture, geared for professional uses across film, TV and games.
In 3D, AI, Business, CG, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Angel Studios Drops ‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Season 3 Trailer
One of the largest crowdfunded 3DCG series in history returns with a new season, titled ‘The Ice Prairies,’ that follows the Igiby family as they get pushed further than ever in their journey to reunite; coming November 12.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Technology, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Scanline VFX and Eyeline Studios to Merge, Rebrand as Eyeline
Netflix is bringing together the Oscar-winning visual effects studio it acquired 3 years ago with its cutting-edge technology and VFX tools lab under one brand.
In 3D, Acting, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
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
FOX Entertainment Invests in Holywater
The equity stake investment in the Ukrainian AI-powered vertical video technology platform signals the studio’s focus on digital storytelling and next-gen creatives; commits to producing over 200 titles in the next 2 years.
In AI, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Technology, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Gazelle Automations Sets ‘Go Togo’ Season 2 Launch
Meta Media Entertainment appointed as global distributor of the preschool series that uniquely blends animatronics with 2D and 3D; new season premieres December 1 on CBC Kids and CBC Gem in Canada.
In 2D, 3D, Business, People, Technology, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America
‘Frankenstein’ Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Set for VIEW 2025
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.
In 3D, AI, AR/VR/XR, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, 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: All, North America
NVIDIA Open Sources Audio2Face Animation Model
Audio2Face accelerates the creation of realistic digital characters by providing real-time facial animation and lip-sync driven by generative AI.
In 3D, AI, Business, CG, Games, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
VES Inducts Jon Favreau and Tim Sweeney as Honorary Members
The society also announces special honorees to be recognized at VES Honors Celebration coming November 7.
In Awards, CG, Event, Films, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
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.
Manchester Animation Festival 2025
Begins: November 9, 2025
MAF 2025 returns November 9-13 to HOME, celebrating all things animation with exclusive panel sessions, guest lectures, and student-led programming.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Technology, Transmedia | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
Lugano Animation Days
Begins: November 11, 2025
Organized by GSIFA, the fifth edition of the international animation film festival runs November 11-16 in Lugano, Switzerland.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Technology | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
GIRAF 2025 Returns November 13-16
Begins: November 13, 2025
The Quickdraw Animation Society’s annual event is back for its 21st year with the best independent and experimental animation from around the world.
In 2D, 3D, Art, CG, Digital Media, Festival, Films, Short Films, Technology | Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals
Epic Games Releases Twinmotion 2025.2
With added support for Unreal Engine’s Nanite virtualized geometry system, the major update offers significant workflow benefits across numerous industries including Media & Entertainment.
In 3D, Business, CG, Games, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
The Death of the Renderfarm: How GPU Slicing is Replacing the Old Model
Adapting to modern post-production workflows doesn’t just require new creative tools; reassigning resources can ensure cores used for rendering aren’t running idle or max out.
VIEW 2025 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup
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.
In 2D, 3D, AI, AR/VR/XR, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, 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
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.
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.
