In its 25th anniversary edition, VIEW Conference 2024 pulled out all the stops, with a stellar lineup of speakers from Hollywood and Silicon Valley. The week-long event runs from October 14-19, 2024, with a lovingly curated live program of keynotes, talks, panels, in-depth workshops, and masterclasses, guaranteed to inform, educate, and inspire.
Around 6,500 people from 57 countries attended three prestigious venues in Turin, including the futuristic Officine Grandi Riparazioni (OGR), where visitors soaked up the annual event's uniquely energetic and inclusive atmosphere. Throughout the week, the OGR's enormous Fucine hall was buzzing with award-winning creatives, industry professionals, thought leaders, students and enthusiasts, all seeking inspiration and enlightenment, and keen to celebrate the latest achievements in animation, VFX, games, and much more . Book signings by film directors Kelsey Mann and Chris Sanders, plus a special end-of-conference “meet and mingle” session, gave visitors an unrivaled opportunity to rub shoulders with A-list talent.
Experience VIEW Conference 2024 with the On-Demand Archive
As in previous years, most of the sessions at VIEW Conference 2024 were recorded. Videos of these sessions are available to view online by purchasing special On Demand tickets, available now from the registration page of the official VIEW Conference website:
“VIEW Conference is all about bringing people together,” says Conference Director Dr. Maria Elena Gutierrez. “It provides an intimate space in which industry professionals can network with their peers. It also breaks down barriers between speakers and audience, so that everyone who attends has the chance to meet their heroes and be inspired. VIEW Conference 2024, our 25th anniversary edition, has been more successful than I could possibly have imagined. Meanwhile, our plans for VIEW Conference 2025 are already well underway. You ain't seen nothing yet!”
This year's keynote speakers were Oscar-nominated writer, producer and director Jonathan Nolan, currently executive producer of Amazon MGM Studios and Kilter Films' Emmy Award-nominated “Fallout,” and Fede Alvarez, director, co-writer and executive producer of the sci -fi/horror-thriller “Alien: Romulus.” In a special presentation, Ramsey Naito, president of Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation, received this year's VIEW Visionary Award, presented for outstanding contribution to the visual arts.
Also on stage were award-winning directors including Kelsey Mann (“Inside Out 2”), Chris Sanders (“The Wild Robot”), Shannon Tindle (“Ultraman: Rising”) and Josh Cooley (“Transformers One”). VIEW Conference 2024 also boasted four exclusive premiere events, showcasing previously unseen footage from Disney Animation's upcoming theatrical feature “Moana 2,” Netflix's and Locksmith Animation's “That Christmas,” Netflix and Aardman's “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,” and Netflix and Riot Games' “Arcane: League of Legends.”
The VIEW Conference 2024 program featured a host of memorable sessions on VFX, animation and production design, with speakers including VFX supervisors Andrew Jackson (“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”), Paul Lambert (“Dune: Part Two”), Jay Worth (“Fallout”), Swen Gillberg (“Deadpool and Wolverine”), Stefen Fangmeier (“3 Body Problem”), Florian Witzel (“Twisters”) and Jason Greenblum (“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”). Also speaking were Raymond Zibach and Jeff Budsberg, production designer and VFX supervisor of “The Wild Robot,” Rob Coleman, ILM creative director and animation supervisor of “Transformers One,” Hayden Jones, ILM's VFX supervisor of “Ultraman: Rising,” and Creature FX designer Alec Gillis (“Alien: Romulus”).
A dedicated conference track explored the impact of AI on the creative arts, with insightful talks from speakers including Nvidia's Richard Kerris, artist and VR pioneer Martin Nebelong, and Wylie Co. VFX founder Jake Maymudes, founder and CEO of Wylie Co. Other inspirational speakers included Paul Debevec, chief research officer at Eyeline Studios, Wacom's Faik Karaoglu, Lenovo's Rob Hoffmann, Wacom's Heidi Wang, ILM SVP/CCO Rob Bredow, and Rochele Gloor from the School of Visual Arts. A “Woman in Animation” panel examined current issues surrounding diversity and gender representation.
Josh Cooley, director of “Transformers One,” delivered a personal workshop entitled “Make Me Care About STORY!” Other workshops allowed attendees to get hands-on in a range of subject areas including AI tools for film production, storyboarding, real-time animation, cinematography, mixed media design, and figure drawing.
Additional VIEW Conference 2024 presentations featured the directors of award-winning animated short films, including Joseph Wallace (“Salvation Has No Name”), Amanda Strong (“Inkwo For When the Starving Return”), Laura Goncalves (“Percebes”), Diego Alonso Sanchez de la Barquera and Christian Arredondo Narvaez (“Nube”) and Loïc Espuche (“Yuck!”). From the games industry, speakers included Team Asobi's Nicolas Doucet, Jan-Bart van Beek from Guerrilla Games, and Supercell's John 'Cip' Cipriani.
This year's business track included “Let's Talk Business,” featuring a panel of CEOs and co-founders, plus an insightful discussion on international co-production. These and other presentations proved so successful that VIEW Conference plans to significantly expand its business-oriented content for its next edition in October 2025.
Praise for VIEW Conference
Fede Alvarez – director, co-writer, executive producer of “Alien: Romulus”
“View Conference is a world-class event. I have never been surrounded by such a talented group of people. The masters of the visual arts and animation make view conference such a special place! It was super exciting to sit through all their amazing talks. I had a great time! I'm leaving recharged and inspired. Can't wait to return.”
Chris Sanders – director, co-writer of “The Wild Robot”
“This was the first VIEW conference I had the privilege of attending. Set in the magical city of Turin, Italy, this was the most concentrated gathering of VFX, games, art, and film disciplines I had ever experienced. The opportunity to spend time with the people who were at the heart and core of the creation of this year's most mind-blowing and innovative visual creations was priceless. At VIEW I was able to mingle with some of the most visionary engineers and storytellers working today, in an atmosphere of mutual camaraderie and curiosity, everyone generously sharing their knowledge and experiences with their own individual creative journeys. I sincerely hope to await this event many times in the future, as there is no other like it in the world.”
Jay Worth – production VFX supervisor of “Fallout”
“VIEW conference is such a special event. It is a privilege to be inspired by such a world class collection of talent across so many creative industries. Turin has become one of my favorite cities in the world and is an amazing host city. But really - it is about the unique family Maria Elena has continued to form and create over the years. The VIEW family is a truly special group and it is an honor to have been welcomed in.”
Jan-Bart van Beek – studio director, Guerrilla Games
“2024 was another amazing year for the VIEW Conference. We were again treated to one of the best speaker rosters that you can hope to find in the Film, TV and Games industry, Having directors like Fede Alverez and Jonathan Nolan share the stage with some of the best visual artists, animators, video game designers and storytellers was an absolute blast. But what makes the View truly special, and a must-visit event each and every year is the incredible community where speakers and visitors get to spend time with each other to talk and share.”
Rob Bredow – SVP Creative Innovation at Lucasfilm, CCO at Industrial Light & Magic
“The 25th edition was another remarkable year for the VIEW Conference. The quality of the presentations, combined with the world-class speakers Maria Elena assemblies across a wide-range of disciplines make this a truly unique and inspiring week.”
Eloi Champagne – Head, Technical Direction and Production Technology, National Film Board of Canada
"The VIEW Conference has been a truly transformative experience for me, and I am profoundly grateful to have had the privilege of being invited to multiple editions. Each year, it feels like stepping into a world where innovation and artistry collide in the most spectacular way any other event, VIEW creates a space where meaningful connections go beyond the professional — here, you forge real friendships with extraordinary people who inspire and uplift you a celebration of everything that makes our industry so remarkable. Being part of VIEW has been an honor , and I treasure the incredible impact it has had on my career and my life.”
Simon Otto – director of “That Christmas”
“Presenting That Christmas at the View Conference in Turin was a special gift that came early! Sharing our work with such a passionate audience and being among top animation and VFX filmmakers was truly inspiring. The festival's warm hospitality and the beautiful backdrop of Turin made it all unforgettable!”
Amy Smeed – head of animation at Walt Disney Animation Studios
“I had the privilege of attending my first VIEW Conference this year as both a presenter and an attendee. Aside from the beautiful backdrop of Turin, the experience was unforgettable. I was impressed by the extraordinary talent at the conference, from inspiring speakers to an engaged and passionate audience. Being part of VIEW was a true honor, it's a remarkable community of artists and filmmakers dedicated to supporting and learning from one another. I forged lasting friendships and look forward to the opportunity to wait again in the future!”
Martin Nebelong – freelance artist and VR pioneer
“I've been to many conferences over the years, but none of them has made me feel as a part of a community in the same way that View has. Not only is the lineup of speakers incredible year after year, but the organizers of View also go out of their way to make sure everyone feels at home in beautiful Turin. Wonderful food, inspiring talks, great connections. There's a reason why so many of the speakers go back year after year.
The most memorable experience of View 2024 was definitely the people and the warmth and interest to learn from others that I experienced there.”
Alec Gillis – creature FX designer on “Alien: Romulus”
“As a first-timer at the VIEW Conference in Turin, Italy, I was completely impressed by the world-class event that Maria Elena runs. The quality of the speakers was top-notch. It was an honor to be among them and impart our varied experiences and knowledge to the audience of both current and future entertainment industry professionals.”
Alexandre Poncet – Director, Composer, Film Historian
“I have attended dozens of international festivals during my career, but the soul and the humanity of VIEW Conference make it quite unique. Beyond its awe-inspiring talks and its amazing list of guests, the atmosphere of VIEW has a clear impact on the industry. Artists exchange ideas in Turin, which often lead to unexpected friendships and collaborations. From my experience, this rarely happens in other events.”
Paul Duncan – Film, Comics, Noir Historian
“For me the VIEW Conference is like returning to the age of the Enlightenment, where scientists, artists, communicators and students are free to exchange experiences and propose ideas, to openly discuss art, literature, philosophy, movies, and commerce. And all this takes place against the idyllic background of Turin.”
Liberty Worth – Artist, Quilter, Designer, Teacher and Poet
“VIEW Conference is one of those events that I try to get to as often as I can. Each time I have attended, I leave glowing with connection, community and so much new knowledge. I find myself speaking all year about things I learned and conversations I had while I was in Turin the year before.
The level of professionalism and generosity among the community of speakers is remarkable and I attend as many of the sessions as I can because I find them so stimulating and inspiring.”
VIEW Conference is made possible with support from Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, Fondazione CRT, Fondazione Sviluppo E Crescita CRT, Regione Piemonte, Camera di Commercio di Torino, Punto Impresa Digitale, Lenovo | Nvidia, SuperFile, Supercell, Accenture, Netflix, ILM, Wacom, Iren, School of Visual Arts, VFX Engine and Alps Studios.