VIDEO: <i>Fallout</i> & <i>Westworld</i> Writer/Director/Producer Jonathan Nolan—VIEW Conference Interview
March 28, 2025

VIDEO: Fallout & Westworld Writer/Director/Producer Jonathan Nolan—VIEW Conference Interview

We are very excited to announce the launch of the first video in our 2024 VIEW Conference video series, produced in partnership with FilmCat. Award-winning writer/director/producer Jonathan Nolan chats with CGW Managing Editor Kendra Ruczak about his work on epic projects like Fallout, Westworld, and Person of Interest at the 25th annual conference in Turin, Italy. 

Nolan, a keynote speaker at the event, shares insights into the importance of visual effects in his worldbuilding and storytelling process, longtime collaboration with VFX supervisor Jay Worth, how he collaborates with his production teams, inspiring career advice, and more.


Mentioned in the video:

ILP: ilpvfx.com
Framestore: framestore.com
DNEG: dneg.com
RISE: risefx.com

At VIEW Conference 2024, CGW teamed up with FilmCat to interview a stellar lineup of leading creative professionals about their work in visual effects, animation, and much more. The exclusive video series features behind-the-scenes insights into the year's top films and shows—plus inspiring career advice from across the industry. 

Watch a preview to see what's coming soon, including interviews with Amy Smeed (Head of Animation, Moana 2), Kelsey Mann (Director, Inside Out 2), Chris Sanders (Director, The Wild Robot), Shannon Tindle (Director, Ultraman: Rising), and more:



Subscribe to FilmCat's YouTube channel to watch the full VIEW Conference 2024 interview series: youtube.com/@thisisfilmcat

For the past 25 years, the VIEW Conference has celebrated the latest achievements in computer graphics technology, including VFX, animation, game design, storytelling, virtual production, interactive & immersive media, VR/AR/mixed reality, artificial intelligence, real-time rendering, and beyond. Offering an unrivaled program of speakers, panels, workshops, and masterclasses, the conference immerses attendees in an inspiring, inclusive environment as they expand their industry knowledge, meet their heroes, and advance their careers. 

With a stellar lineup of award-winning directors, animators, artists, and game designers from around the globe, the 2024 VIEW Conference brought industry professionals, students, and enthusiasts together to explore their creative visions for the future. Registration for the 2025 conference is now open: viewconference.it/pages/registration

Video production by Danial J. Smith of Ravensview Films: ravensviewfilm.com
Video © Danial J. Smith