A new era for The VFX Festival, Escapeverse Live showcases the best of the screen industries, from visual effects through to animation and games.
Escape Studios, one of the UK’s leading animation, games and VFX schools, has announced a new virtual event, Escapeverse Live. Taking place online between 24th and 27th February 2025, Escapeverse Live is a fresh chapter in the legacy of The VFX Festival, offering a virtual gateway to valuable insights, careers advice and industry knowledge.
Hosted by Escape Studios, and with a new online format spanning across four days, Escapeverse Live will bring together audiences from around the world, giving them unparalleled access to top industry leaders and engaging panels, alongside unique networking opportunities for new graduates and young professionals.
Attendees will gain insider perspectives on award-winning productions and groundbreaking projects from industry experts, including:
- Debbie Ross, Executive Producer, Producer and Co-Founder of Hydra Studios
- Roberto Geroli, Core Technology Director of Creative Assembly
- Kiril Jakimov, Real-time VFX Artist at Playground Games
- Noélie Prost, Senior Game Designer at Creative Assembly
- Hayden Jones, Visual Effects Supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic
- David Dunn, VFX Supervisor, and Sam Dubery, VFX Producer at BlueBolt
- Amy Ash, Freelance Character Supervisor, Art Director and Vis Dev Concept Sculptor (Love, Death and Robots, Tales of Runeterra, Diablo Immortal)
- Adam Dewhirst, Freelance Lead Modeller (Tenet, Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, The Dark Knight, World War Z, Guardians of the Galaxy)
The VFX Festival has always been a cornerstone of our calendar. As Escape Studios has grown from being a specialist in VFX to an international hub for animation, games, immersive experiences and creative technology, it was time for the festival to evolve. Escapeverse Live marks a new chapter that celebrates creativity, innovation and collaboration on a global scale.”=
Professor Ian Palmer, Principal of Escape Studios
Escapeverse Live is free to attend and will be held entirely online between 24th and 27th February 2025, making it accessible to aspiring and established creatives worldwide. Further details, including the full agenda and ticket registration, are available here.
