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The second Irish VFX and Animation Summit, is taking place in the Science Gallery on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November.  This event is open to students, graduates, educators and professionals working across VFX, animation and games, and will include presentations, panel discussions, demonstrations, screenings and Q&As.  In addition, the local animation and VFX community will be part of the Summit, offering advice and expertise to attendees through showreel clinics and informal networking sessions.  Early bird tickets for the summit can be purchased until Saturday 8th November.  Discounted group rates are also available.

The line-up so far includes:

KYLE McCULLOCH    |    VFX Supervisor, Guardians of the Galaxy
EAMONN BUTLER    |    Animation Director, Cinesite
JAMES COOPER    |    VFX Supervisor, Penny Dreadful
DARREN O’KELLY    |    Managing Director, The Mill
MARK HILLS    |    Head of Systems Development, Framestore
GAVIN GRAHAM    |    Co-Head of 3D, Double Negative - Interstellar
LAURIE BRUGGER    |    Head of Rigging, Framestore - Paddington
PAUL YOUNG    |    CEO, Cartoon Saloon – Song of the Sea

More speakers to be announced in the coming days!

For all queries, contact info@vfxsummit.com.

Supported by Screen Training Ireland, Animation Skillnet and Enterprise Ireland