Watch Dylan Cole, co-production designer of Avatar: Fire and Ash, dive into his creative process for bringing the film's epic Oscar-winning visuals to life on screen. He also shares an inside look into his new book
Creating Worlds: The Disney and 20th Century Studios Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole, which goes in-depth into his extensive career as a concept artist and production designer on the Oscar-winning
Avatar franchise,
Maleficent,
Tron: Legacy,
Alita: Battle Angel, and more.
Watch the full interview here:
At VIEW Conference 2025, CGW teamed up with
FilmCat to interview a stellar lineup of leading creative professionals about their work in visual effects, animation, and much more. This exclusive video series features behind-the-scenes insights into the year's top films—plus inspiring career advice and inspiration from across the industry.
We're continuing our coverage by launching a series of interviews spotlighting this year's Oscar-nominated films. Filmed on location in Turin, Italy, the video series features an inside look into Sinners,
Kpop Demon Hunters,
Elio,
Jurassic World Rebirth, and
Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Join CGW's managing editor Kendra Ruczak for in-depth conversations with the creative minds who brought this year's Oscar-nominated films to life on screen, exploring the crafts of visual effects, animation, direction, production design, and more.
Watch a preview of the full Oscars 2026 series:
For the past 25 years, the VIEW Conference has celebrated the latest achievements in computer graphics technology, including VFX, animation, game design, storytelling, virtual production, interactive & immersive media, VR/AR/mixed reality, artificial intelligence, real-time rendering, and beyond. Offering an unrivaled program of speakers, panels, workshops, and masterclasses, the conference immerses attendees in an inspiring, inclusive environment as they expand their industry knowledge, meet their heroes, and advance their careers.
With an incredible lineup of award-winning directors, animators, artists, and game designers from around the globe, the VIEW Conference brings industry professionals, students, and enthusiasts together to explore their creative visions for the future. Registration for the 2026 conference is now open:
viewconference.it/pages/registration
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