Visual Effects Future | TD Meetup 16

Join us at the VFX Future event where we'll examine the recent closure of Technicolor, a major blow to the industry that has left over 10,000 VFX and animation professionals worldwide facing uncertainty.

Together with Alexandru-Alin Dumitru we'll explore the root causes-financial mismanagement, unsustainable business models, and external pressures such as the post-COVID recovery and writers strikes-and discuss actionable steps to move forward. From emerging technologies to encouraging smaller, agile studios and advocating for fairer industry practices, this event aims to chart a path to a resilient and thriving future for VFX.

"The visual effects business is all about imagination, so why couldn't we ever imagine a better way of doing business, why couldn't we imagine to taking back our power. Why couldn't we imagine coming together to demand change before it was too late." - Scott Ross, Upstart

Let's rebuild together!

Visual Effects Hardships

• 2020: COVID 19

  • More online and streaming

  • Remote work

• 2023: SAG-AFTRA strike (July - November 2023)

  • Less productions

• 2025: Technicolor closing

  • Closing MPC, The Mill and Micros Animation

  • 10.000 people layoffs

Visual Effects Future

• No fixed Visual Effects bids

• Reducing film & games costs

• Successful content

• Alternative income sources

• Artist protection

• AI regulations

• VFX collaborations

Join our next Python for Visual Effects masterclasses and become a Technical Artist and Technical Director for a saver and more prosperous future. Use "tdmeetupfuture" to get 10% off until Monday, April 14th.

Best, Alex

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