news • 17 January 2025
Escape Studios announces Escapeverse Live
Escape Studios, one of the UK’s leading schools for animation, games and VFX, announces Escapeverse Live, a new era for The VFX Festival.
Taking place online between 24th and 27th February 2025, 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 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)
Professor Ian Palmer, Principal of Escape Studios commented, “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.”
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.