FMX 2023

This 27th edition of FMX will be a hybrid conference, combining the best of both the virtual and the real world.

FMX takes place on April 25-27, 2023 on site, and on April 28 online, exploring the best of animation, effects, interactive and immersive media.

Framestore will be in Stuttgart, Germany, for the 27th annual FMX conference, which brings together the best in animation, effects, immersive and interactive media.

Come and see us on stand E3 from 25th - 27th, or visit our suite, Reutlingen on the 25th April only.

As well as our main-stage talks, we'll be hosting special sessions on topics like virtual production, Unreal engine, leadership, professional development, mentoring and VFX production.

Framestore Suite (Reutlingen), 25th April

10:00 Everyday Leadership | A workshop with Director of Training Development

- 90 mins.
- Simon Devereux - Director of Training Development, Framestore.

12:00 The Framestore Podcast | Live with BAFTA award-winning Chief Creative Officer Tim Webber.

- 90 mins.
- Simon Devereux - Director of Training Development, Framestore.
- Tim Webber - Chief Creative Officer, Framestore.

14:00 From Immersive Art to Blockbuster Previs | A Dive Through Framestore's Realtime Advances.

- 75 mins.
- Sergio Gonzalez - Unreal Trainer, Framestore.
- Vincent Aupetit - Creative Director, Framestore Pre-Production Services.

15:45 Behind the Scenes of VFX Film Production.

- 90 mins.
- Kirsty Yule - Production Trainer, Framestore.

17:30 A Conversation With Framestore | Advice and feedback with Framestore leadership.

- 60 mins.
- Tim Webber - Chief Creative Officer, Framestore.
- Simon Devereux - Director of Training Development, Framestore.
- Kirsty Yule - Production Trainer, Framestore.
- Vincent Aupetit - Creative Director, Framestore Pre-Production Services.
- Johannes Sambs - Head of CG, IA, Framestore.
- Sergio Gonzalez - Unreal Trainer, Framestore.

18:45 Access VFX Event.

- 90 mins.

Main Stage Talks, 26th April

10:00 The Making of CG Animals

- 60 mins.
- Raum Mannheim
- Gabriela Salmeron - Head of Groom and Creature FX, Framestore.

10:30 A Career at Framestore

- 30 mins.
- Raum Reutlingen
- Pheya Tribelsky - Junior Recruiter, Framestore.

14:30 Cultivating Innovation

- 60 mins.
- Turm Aalen
- Simon Devereux - Global Talent Development Director, Framestore.

15:45 Inventing (then reinventing) the VFX rulebook

- 60 mins.
- König-Karl-Halle
- Tim Webber - Chief Creative Officer, Framestore.

Main Stage Talks, 27th April

11:15 New Pathways: the Creative Potential of Virtual Production

- 60 mins.
- König-Karl-Halle
- Tim Webber - Chief Creative Officer, Framestore.
- Christian Kaestner - VFX Supervisor, Framestore
- Vincent Aupetit - Creative Director, Framestore Pre-Production Services

Virtual Talks, 28th April

17:00 Disney Wish Cruise Ship Dinner Show

- 60 mins.
- Online
- Max MacEwan - Executive Producer, Framestore
- Eugenie von Tunzelmann - Head of VFX Attractions, Framestore
- Alan Woods - VFX Supervisor, Framestore