Directing the Invisible Art of Animation

Rich Mix (Stage 2)

June 6, 2025, 1:10 - 1:55 PM

Directing the Invisible Art of Animation

How do filmmakers direct what they can’t see or actors interact with imagined creatures? Meet the visual effects artists and animators who have worked with A-list directors Alfonso Cuarón, Marc Forster, Paul King and Dean DeBlois. Get an insight into how they have worked with these directors on films such as How to Train Your Dragon (2025 film), Children of Men, Christopher Robin and the Harry Potter film franchise.

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