Watch Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, Oscar-winning directors of KPop Demon Hunters, share the inspirations (new and old) that helped them bring the film's incredible visual style to the screen, how working with actual K-Pop dancers helped shape the choreography in the film, and much 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
Video © Danial J. Smith