Immersive

Lists of participating speakers and companies have also been published; presentation categories include VFX for Features, Feature Animation, Sound Design...

The digital animation tools and workflow collaborative initiative includes Immersive Enterprise Labs (IEL) and House of Moves; software technologies from...

The digital animation tools and workflow collaborative initiative includes Immersive Enterprise Labs (IEL) and House of Moves; software technologies from JALI, Ozone Story Tech, and mGear; tablet...

Heading to Stuttgart Headline News

FMX 2025 Program Now Online

Lists of participating speakers and companies have also been published; presentation categories include VFX for Features, Feature Animation, Sound Design, Managing Change, and News.

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

Disruptive Animation Tools Headline News

JALI Research, Partners to Unveil ’Anim Revolution’ at GDC 2025

The digital animation tools and workflow collaborative initiative includes Immersive Enterprise Labs (IEL) and House of Moves; software technologies from JALI, Ozone Story Tech, and mGear; tablet displays from Xencelabs, with support from Vicon and Lenovo.

In 3D, CG, Event, Games, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, Immersive, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

Business Headline News

Cinesite Group Secures US$215 Million Funding Package

In a sign of support from the company’s financial backers, the leading independent VFX and animation studio group has announced a substantial investment to support ongoing operations and strategic expansion.

In Business, Films, Immersive, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Animation Festival Events

Animayo Festival 2025

Begins: May 7, 2025

Established in 2006, the Oscar qualifying event returns to Canaria, Spain May 7-10, 2025; the event promotes creative development in animation, visual effects and new technologies.

Festivals Events

Cartoons on the Bay 2025

Begins: May 29, 2025

International Festival of Animation, Transmedia and Meta-Arts returns to Pescara, Italy May 29 – June 1, 2025.

The Road to Turin Events

VIEW Conference 2025

Begins: October 12, 2025

Italy’s premiere animation and visual effects event runs in-person October 12-17 in Torino, Italy with a focus on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 2D/3D Animation, VR and AR, Gaming and VFX.

Conferences Events

SIGGRAPH Asia 2025

Begins: December 15, 2025

The 18th ACM SIGGRAPH Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques in Asia will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre December 15-18, 2025.

Conferences Events

SIGGRAPH 2025

Begins: August 10, 2025

The premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques comes to Vancouver, BC August 10-14.

Heading to Stuttgart Events

FMX 2025: Rhythm of Change

Begins: May 6, 2025

The 4-day event returns to Stuttgart, kicking off May 6; on-demand presentations are available May 10 – June 10.

Mentoring New Talent Headline News

Next Lab Generation 2025 Finalists Selected

Four short films, one video game, and one feature film have been chosen from 14 projects; teasers created by the finalists to be shown during the event in Madrid on February 27-28.

In AR/VR/XR, Business, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Films, Games, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, Immersive, Short Films, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe

Awards Headline News

‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘The Wild Robot’ Take Top Honors at 15th Annual Lumiere Awards

Other feature film winners include ‘Wicked’ and ‘Alien: Romulus,’ while ‘Shōgun’ and ‘Arcane’ Season 2 nab wins for episodic.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, Immersive, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Lumiere Awards | Geographic Region: All

An Immersive Portrait Gallery Headline News

National Portrait Gallery, Cinesite, and Frameless Team for UK Immersive Experience

‘National Portrait Gallery Unframed’ will launch with ‘Stories – Brought to Life,’ which explores the people who have shaped the UK’s history and culture; touring art experience premieres at MediaCity, Salford, Greater Manchester in May.

In CG, Event, Immersive, People, Theme Parks - Installations | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe

5DX for the Holidays Headline News

DREAMBOX360º Launches ‘A Christmas Dream’ 5D Projection Experience

The immersive event aims to bring the magic of the holidays to life with 5DX experiences, such as cutting-edge projection visuals, sound, and special effects.

In 3D, CG, Event, Immersive, Places, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

Heading to Stuttgart Headline News

FMX 2025 Shares First Program Updates

Paul Debevic named chair of the 4-day conference on animation, VFX, interactive and immersive, which runs May 6-9, 2025 in Stuttgart.

In AI, AR/VR/XR, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Immersive, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

People Headline News

Cinesite Appoints Adipat Virdi as XR Executive Director

The former Facebook Global Creative Product Lead for Immersive will lead and develop client relationships for new projects as the company expands its footprint in the immersive market.

In AR/VR/XR, Business, CG, Immersive, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

The Future is a Virtual Certainty Headline News

Digital Domain, AWS Team to Scale Autonomous Virtual Human Technology

This collaboration, leveraging AWS's advanced cloud infrastructure and generative AI and machine learning services, aims to propel the evolution and global reach of Digital Domain's AVH technology and expand its use for multiple industries, including entertainment, gaming, healthcare, hospitality, and commercial applications.

In 3D, Business, CG, Immersive, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Let’s go to CAMP Headline News

Immersive Adventure ‘Bluey x CAMP’ Headed to New York City

Starting December 6, fans can step inside Bluey's house in real life at CAMP’s 5th Avenue flagship location.

In Immersive, Licensing, Television, Theme Parks - Installations | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

immersive XR Headline News

V-Nova Launches V-Nova Studios Division

Company to debut new technology, V-Nova PresenZ, with an immersive XR experience and panel at the Venice Film Festival on September 1.

In 3D, AR/VR/XR, Business, CG, Event, Festival, Immersive, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Awards Headline News

Juried Category Emmy Awards Announced

Artists on ‘Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake,’ ‘Blue Eye Samurai,’ ‘Clone High,’ ‘In the Know,’ and ‘Scavengers Reign’ were among those awarded for work in background design, character animation, production design, and storyboarding; winners will be formally recognized as part of the two-night 76^th Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony on September 7-8.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Event, Immersive, Motion Graphics, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Emmy Awards | Geographic Region: All

Celebrating 25 Years Headline News

Immersive ‘Bikini Bottom’ Experience Launches for Apple Vision Pro

In celebration the ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ 25^th anniversary, Paramount+ app lets users transform their space into Bikini Bottom with a direct view of the iconic pineapple-under-the-sea and more.

In 3D, AR/VR/XR, CG, Immersive | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Where Hollywood and Silicon Valley Converge Headline News

Infinity Festival: Where Hollywood and Silicon Valley Converge

Sony Pictures Imageworks CTO Mike Ford and Head of Production Mandy Tankenson co-chair the 7^th edition which returns to Hollywood November 6-9; the event celebrates the convergence of art, technology and entertainment.

In AI, Business, Event, Festival, Films, Immersive, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

The Road to Turin Events

VIEW Conference 2024

Begins: October 14, 2024

Italy’s premiere animation and visual effects event runs in-person October 14-19 in Torino, Italy with a focus on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 2D/3D Animation, VR and AR, Gaming and VFX.

Conferences Events

SIGGRAPH Asia 2024

Begins: December 3, 2024

The annual computer graphics conference and exhibition comes to Tokyo, Japan December 3 – 6; will once again the Electronic Theater and Animation Theater will celebrate the best in computer animation.

In 3D, AI, AR/VR/XR, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Immersive, Interactive, Motion Graphics, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | Event Types: Conferences

LightBox Expo 2024

Begins: October 25, 2024

The 3-day event returns to Pasadena to celebrate the best in live-action, animation, illustration, and gaming with panels, programs, and demos featuring industry leading artists, creators, and studios; the event runs October 25-27.

In 2D, 3D, AR/VR/XR, Art, Business, Cartoons, CG, Comics, Digital Media, Event, Films, Games, Illustration, Immersive, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Short Films, Television, Transmedia | Event Types: Conferences

Legendary Producer Jon Landau Passes at 63

The Oscar-winning producer of the hugely successful 'Titanic' and the 'Avatar' film franchise and longtime producing partner to James Cameron at Lightstorm Entertainment passed away on Friday after a battle with cancer.