Animation Xpress’ VFX and More (VAM) Summit is back – this time to shine the spotlight on the collaboration among directors, producers, VFX supervisors and cinematographers in storytelling. With the theme The Quad Quest, the fourth edition of VAM Summit & Awards is set to take place on-ground on 2 and 3 May at NESCO, Mumbai.
The sessions and masterclasses through the two days in VAM 2024 will dwell on how the quartet (directors, art directors, VFX supervisors, and cinematographers) holds the key to soaring visual storytelling heights, crucial in an era witnessing triumphant VFX projects that dominate both box office and streaming platforms. Aiming to showcase the cohesive coordination between these creative minds, the upcoming event gathers as many as 50 eminent personalities from the industry under one roof, for two days packed with thought provoking panel discussions, masterclasses, making-of sessions and much more.
This year’s lineup of speakers include distinguished cinematographer Senthil Kumar (Bahubali, RRR), Telangana Govt’s Jayesh Ranjan IAS, Ken Ghosh (director), Devendra Deshpande (Friday Filmworks), Aashish Singh (producer), Mayur Sharma (production designer), CV Rao (Annapurna Studios), Sherry Bharda (yFX), Naveen Paul (NY VFXWAALA), Harry Hingorani (Redchillies.VFX) and more. Post-production and VFX studios that will be part of the summit include philmCGI, PhantomFX, Bot VFX, Digikore Studios, Framestore India, 88 Pictures, MPC, Goodbye Kansas, ReDefine, Labyrinth, Company3, Jellyfish Pictures, Famous Studios, MediaMonks, Nube Cirrus and many more.
The major highlights of this year’s summit are: a fireside chat with RRR & Baahubali fame Senthil Kumar, the making of CGI animals in Prime Video series Poacher by MPC, a masterclass on the previsualisation process of Tiger 3 by yFX studio and the making of Ayalaan by PhantomFX.
Register here for the summit: screenhub.in/etn/vam-2024-vfx-more-awards
VAM Summit and Awards 2024 is co-powered by Adobe and Autodesk. This year’s Networking Partner is Goodbye Kansas and NY VFXWAALA; Gold Partners are ARK, Autodesk, Boston, Epic Games, Foundry, Zeiss; Associate Partner is Synology; Lanyard & Badges Partners are Basilic Fly Studio and Micron, Industry Partners are Benq, Disk Archive, 88 Pictures, Hoop VFX, Famous Studios, PhantomFX and White Apple Studios. The community partners are Diva, IFTPC, IWCC, VEGAS, VES India and WICA.
Here’s what the event partners have to say about VAM Summit and Awards 2024:
Samit Shetty | Technical Solutions Manager- M&E, Autodesk India & SAARC
“Bringing together industry luminaries, we’re excited to be part of this event, reflecting Autodesk’s commitment to innovation. This event ignites pathways for aspiring talents, infusing inspiration and knowledge into the creative cosmos. It’s not just an event, it’s where innovation thrives, shaping tomorrow’s visual landscape through industry connections and forward-looking vision.”
Goodbye Kansas
“Goodbye Kansas, an award-winning international visual effects, digital animation, and motion capture company, is thrilled to be networking partners with NY VFXWAALA for the fourth annual edition of AnimationXpress’ VAM Summit. The two-day online and face-to-face event will bring together speakers, awards, and networking sessions to highlight trends, technologies, and VFX industry developments and celebrate the achievements of Indian and international studios.
Join Goodbye Kansas and NY VFXWAALA as we celebrate the launch of our partnership and joint venture – GBK India!”
ARK
“ARK Infosolutions is proud to be part of the VAM Summit 2024, a platform where we collaborate with visionaries from across the industry to revolutionise the VFX and animation landscape. Together, we’re fostering innovation and shaping the future of visual entertainment.”
Russell Chen | Country Manager – SAARC, Synology
“Synology is thrilled to join the VFX and More Summit as an associate partner, acknowledging the pivotal role of data management in fostering creativity across the VFX, media, and entertainment sectors. Our latest flagship model, the high-density HD6500 offering up to 4.8 petabytes of storage capacity, caters specifically to the demands of these data-intensive industries.”
Basilic Fly Studio
“Basilic Fly Studio is delighted to announce our partnership with the VFX And More Summit as the official Lanyard and Badges provider. With a portfolio boasting 12,000 plus projects, and a team of 500 highly skilled professionals renowned for their creativity, technology and innovation. At Basilic Fly Studio, we push the boundaries of visual effects technology and take joy in our creative journey. This collaboration seeks to elevate the summit experience by streamlining organisation and promoting collaboration among participants.”
Micron
“Micron stands at the forefront of data centre and server solutions, harnessing leading-edge technology to optimise performance and reliability. Our innovative data centre and server solutions ensure seamless operations with superior data protection and optimal endurance to support businesses worldwide.
Crucial consumer brand of Micron offers upgrade options, with high-performance DRAM and internal SSDs along with portable SSDs for storage, that empower users to enhance their systems effortlessly.”
BenQ
“As BenQ, a renowned professional monitor maker, we’re honoured to participate in the VAM Summit & Awards 2024, a premier VFX summit. Our cutting-edge displays, renowned for top-tier colour accuracy and high resolution, empower VFX artists to bring their creative visions to life with unparalleled precision and efficiency. We’re excited to showcase how our innovative technologies aid in pushing the boundaries of visual effects excellence.”
Disk Archive Corporation
“Disk Archive Corporation will showcase its ALTO-III, Multi-Petabyte class Cold Storage Archival and Preservation solutions at VAM 2024 including the new ALTO-SX Compact Archive for Workgroups and Flypacks, pioneering technologies that are poised to leave a lasting impression on attendees. We will underscore their critical role in handling extensive data across diverse industries, particularly in the post-production and VFX sectors, with the highest security, lowest lifetime cost and outstanding environmental credentials.”
Famous Studios
“We are thrilled to announce our participation as an industry partner at the upcoming VAM Summit 2024 in Mumbai. As leaders in the visual arts and media sector, we eagerly look forward to engaging with fellow visionaries and innovators from around the globe at this esteemed event.
Last year, our talented team made waves at the VAM Awards 2023, where our expert colourists were honoured with the prestigious Best Colorist awards. This recognition underscores our commitment to excellence and innovation in the art of colour grading.
At this year’s summit, we aim to build on our past successes and share our insights and advancements in the field. Our team is excited to contribute to the vibrant discussions, workshops, and panels that make the VAM Summit a cornerstone for industry professionals.
Join us as we explore new frontiers in visual arts and celebrate the spirit of creativity and collaboration at VAM Summit 2024. We look forward to making new connections, learning from our peers, and contributing to the ongoing evolution of our industry.”
White Apple Studios
“We’re excited to be part of VAM Summit & Awards – our first ever partnership with AnimationXpress. It feels so good. AnimationXpress has been a beacon for changing the landscape for AVGC industry and giving platform to several bootstrapped and startup companies a platform to network and connect. We’re looking forward to an exciting two-day event ahead on 1 and 2 May.”
Hoop VFX
“The annual VAM Summit & Awards has always been a fantastic platform to celebrate achievements in visual effects and we are excited to be a part of the 2024 edition. We look forward to meeting our industry colleagues, veterans and partner firms while we cheer on our team and other friends who have been nominated for awards.”
88 Pictures
“88 Pictures is thrilled to join VAM 2024, embracing the opportunity to ignite discussions, share insights, and inspire innovation. As pillars of creativity and collaboration, we eagerly anticipate contributing to the vibrant tapestry of workshops, panels, and dialogue that define the VAM Summit. Together, let’s sculpt the future of animation, VFX, and gaming with passion and purpose.”
Annapurna Studios
“Annapurna Studios aspires to drive change and evolution in the world of filmmaking. VAM is a perfect platform to network with industry leaders, gain insights into the latest trends and technologies, showcase its expertise, and explore potential collaborations. This gives an opportunity to exchange ideas, stay updated on advancements in visual effects, and enhance the company’s growth and innovation.”