Innovation Lab: Nxt Gen Lab

Contents
New technologies, professional experience, mentorship, masterclasses,  pitching, real time engine, AI, virtual production

Dates & Duration
August 19 – 31st, 2024
2 work weeks

Location
Breda University of Applied Science (The Netherlands)

Mentor/s
See below

Application deadline
May 15

Cost
Free of charge for the selected participants; flights and accommodation provided

Sign-up
Deadline has passed

PANEURAMA's Innovation Lab: "Nxt Gen Lab" happening August 19-31 at Breda University of Applied Sciences

The application call has closed.

Selected participants will have the exclusive opportunity to immerse themselves in a technologically robust environment.

Working collaboratively in production teams, they will be tasked with developing 15-30 seconds of digital content, incorporating Real-time engines, AI, or Virtual Production in their development. Thematically, participants will be asked to address important societal challenges given by an NGO client.

The workshop will feature engaging masterclasses and continuous mentorship by industry professionals, culminating in a project pitching session before a jury of leading experts in the field. 

The participants will have the opportunity to learn from instructors who bring real-world, production-tested expertise to the classroom, and expand their network by connecting with like-minded individuals and industry professionals.

Our mentors include representatives from Epic Games, Rise FX, Digic Pictures, Qvisten Animation, The Rookies and more.  

Masterclasses

Meet Your Mentors

Nicolas Counil

Authorized Unreal Engine Instructor | Game designer

Previous work include project manager, technical & innovation director at Alchemist Pictures, Technical Lead for Aya Nakamura Sound Wave experiment in 'Fortnite', Creative Director for 'Cranked Up'.

Zoltan Batho

PRINCE2 Certified | XR | Virtual Production | VFX Producer

Over 15 years of digital experience various markets and industries, now working as a Producer at DIGIC Pictures, focusing on VP & VFX.

Georges Gagneré

Université Paris 8 | Director | Designer-Director of Real-time intermedia

Specialist on new tech, previz on set and virtual production, creator of shows such as 'L'Ombre' and artistic collaborator of opera productions, and more.

Joey Relouw

3D Artist | VR | AR | Virtual Production | Unreal Engine Specialist

Art Lead at the Cradle Research & Development Team at Breda University of Applied Sciences, known for productions such as 'Greenhouse Insanity' and 'The Dancer Awakens'

Chris Ebeling

Beyond Horizons | ZED RUN | META11 | Virtually Human | Behaviol

Worked on visual effects and animation, and known for 'Knowing', 'Gods of Egypt', 'The Great Gatsby', 'The LEGO Movie', 'The LEGO Batman Movie' and more.

Kristina Sletting

Assistant Professor | Character Animator

Works at The Animation Workshop/VIA University College, and has previously worked on 'Scandinavian Star', 'Eddie of the Realms Eternal' and as project manager on productions.

Mata Haggis-Burridge

Professor | Writer | Digital Creative | Game Designer

Professor at Breda University of Applied Sciences, known for 'Fragments of Him', 'The Dancer Awakens', 'Resident Evil: Resistance', 'Dying Light 2: Stay Human', 'Alien vs. Predator' and more.

Morten Thorning from Creative Viborg.

Morten Thorning

Creative Director | Filmproducer | XR | Talent Development

Founder of The Animation Workshop/VIA University College (Denmark), producer behind Viborg Animation Festival, known for 'Solar Walk', 'Mr. Rivet'

Jerrica Cleland

Filmmaker | Creative Director of studio Nørlum | Game Designer

Contributed to films such as 'The Breadwinner', 'We Are Not Princesses', 'Ballarina', 'Wolfwalkers', 'Dreamwbuilders', 'Voyagers of the Enchanted Forest', 'Fireheart', and more.

Jenny Leupold

CG Supervisor at Rise FX

More than 10 years of VFX experience. Previously worked on Fallout, Last Voyage of the Demeter and Artemis Fowl.

Roy Ranheim Kristoffersen

Lead 3D Artist | Motion Artist | Graphic Designer

Lead 3D Artist at Qvisten Animation, the Norwegian animation studio behind productions such as 'Spearmageddon', 'Christmas with Astrid Lindgren', 'The Brothers Gruff', 'Three robbers and a lion', and more.

Animationsinstitut

Animation | Visual Effects | Technical Directing | Producing | Interactive Media

One of the world's leading schools and part of Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg

Who can join?

Open for students and graduates within the past 1-6 years from:

  • The Animation Workshop, VIA University College (DK)
  • Breda University of Applied Sciences (NL)
  • Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg (DE)
  • Arts et Technologies de l’Image, Université Paris 8 (FR)
  • Gobelins Paris (FR)
  • Moholy – Nagy University of Art and Design (HU)
  • Ecole MoPA (FR)
  • Nord University (NO)
  • The National Film School – Institute of Art, Design + Technology (IE)
Submission requirements

In the sign-up form you’ll be asked to provide the following:

  • Contact information, so we can inform you of your application status
  • The University you’re associated with
  • Your background, experience, and motivation
  • A portfolio/work/reel/other upload or share to illustrate your current experience and skills
Expenses (Free)

The workshop is free of charge.

The PANEURAMA project will also cover selected participants’ travel and accommodation, so they can fully focus on the new learning experience. 

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to roja@via.dk 

Explore more of the PANEURAMA universe

Result of the PANEURAMA Innovation Lab: 'Animation! Acting!! Drama!!!' from August 2024, led by Alexis Wanneroy of Fortiche Production. The innovation lab focused on training and research along 19 young professionals.

‘Animation! Acting!! Drama!!!: Side by Side Video

Watch the video, where you can see some of the parts behind the scenes needed to craft animated drama based on human acting. Part of the PANEURAMA Innovation Lab and led and mentored by Alexis Wanneroy of Fortiche Production.