GAFX 2024: A Global Confluence of Animation, VFX, and Gaming Brilliance!
Last month, our DNEG and DNEG Animation teams gathered in Bengaluru, India for GAFX 2024, an event uniting industry leaders to showcase excellence, host insightful discussions, and facilitate engaging sessions.
DNEG Animation’s Phillipe Gluckman (Creative Director, India), Narendra Deshpande (Executive Producer), and Toby Seale (Lead Animator) took to the stage to reflect on their work on the Oscar, VES and Annie nominated Nimona.
Looking back at GAFX 2024 and what they discussed during their panel, Philippe and Toby said:
“Our breakdown of animation techniques wowed the audience, reinforcing our studio’s prime position in India. The engagement was tremendous.” – Philippe Gluckman
“The true highlight was connecting with those for whom Nimona was created – hearing their passion and stories, realising the universal influence across countries. Truly, an unforgettable experience.” – Toby Seale
From left to right: Philippe Gluckman, Toby Seale, Narendra Deshpande
The event also saw our Head of Studios, India, A.R Seshaprasad, lead and moderate two insightful and thought-provoking panel discussions: “Indian VFX IPO Stories: Road to a Successful IPO” and “VFX for OTT / Episodics: Is it different from Film”.
Here’s what A.R Seshaprasad had to say about the conference:
“GAFX is always a valuable platform for connecting with fellow industry professionals and fostering innovation. I was honoured to moderate these important sessions, and I’m excited about the future of our industry based on the insights and discussions we shared.”
A.R Seshaprasad
And Payal Selvam, Head of Creative Operations, India, walked a captivated audience through our VFX breakdown of Emmy Award Winning The Last of Us. She also conducted a masterclass, “Journey of a VFX Artist” during which she delved into the artistic journey within the VFX domain, providing valuable insights for aspiring artists and professionals alike.
About her presentations, Payal said:
“It was an absolute pleasure to present the DNEG global team’s work on the Emmy award-winning The Last of Us at the GAFX 2024 Conference, and of course to connect with the VFX community!”
Payal Selvam
Thank you GAFX, see you next year!
A big thank you to the event organisers who helped make the conference a huge success!