How Benjamin Button Got His Face
Discover the Oscar-winning digital effects technology behind Brad Pitt's aging transformation in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" with visual effects expert Ed Ulbrich.
Inspiration and Good Mood - That’s Cinema
Legendary filmmaker Agnès Varda shares insights on inspiration, creation, and sharing in her 7-decade career, discussing the urgency of artistic inspiration and revealing sparks behind her iconic films.
Meeting the Enemy - A Feminist Comes to Terms with the Men's Rights Movement
Filmmaker Cassie Jaye shares her journey of challenging gender biases and exploring the Men's Rights movement, offering a thought-provoking perspective on feminism and gender equality.
Authenticity in Work and Life Art
Explore the power of authenticity in guiding work and life choices. Tim Lynch shares insights from his journey as a successful film producer, emphasizing genuine self-expression and meaningful connections.
What I Thought Would Be My Worst Semester Became My Best
Discover how unexpected challenges in teaching during COVID-19 led to innovative solutions and personal growth, transforming a potentially difficult semester into a rewarding experience.
Making a Scene
Explore the crucial behind-the-scenes roles in theater production, from set design to stage management, and discover potential career pathways using augmented reality technology.
What Else Are You Going To Do?
Explore the impact of machine learning on careers, focusing on animation and visual effects, and learn strategies to adapt to rapid technological changes in the workforce.
Spinning Opportunities - Making the Most of Life's Chances
Award-winning filmmaker Tushar Tyagi shares his journey of pursuing passion over convention, inspiring others to seize opportunities and transform them into success through determination and creativity.
Turn Walls into Bridges - Take Action for the Global Refugee Crisis
Challenging narratives on the refugee crisis, this talk explores how individual choices can foster social change and cross-cultural integration, emphasizing our shared human experience.
A Place to Live - Stories from a Filmmaker
Filmmaker Nate Sheppard explores the power of storytelling in community development, drawing insights from his documentary about a Haitian village and applying them to small-town America.
Film and Identity
Award-winning filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane shares insights on expressing personal identity through cinema, drawing from his journey in the Indian film industry and experiences creating acclaimed movies and series.
Cinema is Forever
Explore the infinite potential of cinema with Jhanvi Narang as she unveils the intricate process behind filmmaking, from strategy to audience engagement, and the power of meaningful storytelling.
Unleashing Creativity - Embracing Passion, Overcoming Fear
Filmmaker's journey from fear to success: overcoming societal expectations, exploring diverse careers, and persevering in the film industry despite challenges to ultimately find creative fulfillment.
Balancing Yin and Yang to Unleash the Power of Cinema
Explore how ancient Chinese principles of Yin and Yang can be applied in modern filmmaking to create socially conscious films and effect positive change in society.
Real to Reel Life
Explore the fascinating world of prosthetics in film, from concept to hyper-realistic design. Learn how experts create ultra-realistic effects for movies, TV, and theater, bringing characters to life on screen.
Why Not Write History
Explore the transformative power of storytelling with award-winning filmmaker Kireet Khurana. Discover how narratives shape history and influence society through the lens of an experienced animator and documentarian.
The Radical Act of Storytelling
Explore the transformative power of storytelling to heal, inspire, and prevent history from repeating. Learn techniques to share impactful narratives and create positive change in the world.
Cosmic Top Secret - Do We Really Know Each Other?
Indie developers share insights on blending film and games to reach new audiences, offering concrete suggestions based on their experience with Cosmic Top Secret.
Visual Effects Bootcamp - The Rise of Realtime
Explore the future of game visual effects with industry veterans, discussing trends, real-time technology, and the importance of collaboration in the VFX community.
Visual Effects Bootcamp - Bringing Feature Film Effects to Real Time VR - Part 2
Explore techniques for replicating stylized feature film effects in real-time VR environments, enhancing visual fidelity and immersion in virtual reality experiences.
Animation Bootcamp - Bringing Life to the Machines of Horizon Zero Dawn
Explore the creation of Horizon Zero Dawn's mechanical beasts, from pre-production to final polish. Learn about motion style, workflow, animation-tech, and AI behavior in game development.