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