Two conversations about where the industry is right now.
Room 1.305
New this year, Industry Giants is adding two smaller panel discussions focused on the current state of the entertainment and game industries.
These are intended to be open conversations rather than formal presentations. We’ll talk about what is happening in the industry, what has changed, what professionals are seeing, and what it means for people entering or working in these fields.
There will also be time for questions from the audience.
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
Moderated by Squirrel Eiserloh
- Ahren Shaw – Story Editor
- Rod Douglas – Story
- Elise Hathaway – Concept Art at Sony Imageworks
- Cara Lackey – CEO at Motion Giraffx
- Nicole Miller – Freelance VFX
A conversation about the current state of animation, film, VFX, and entertainment.
What is happening in the industry right now? What are studios looking for? How has the work changed? And what should students and working artists be paying attention to?
Audience participation is encourage. Seating will be limited.
GAME DEVELOPMENT
Moderated by Squirrel Eiserloh
- Paul Allen – Character Animator at id Software
- Zach Shaikh – generalist at The Devhouse Agency
- Brett Briley – Character Modeler
A conversation about the current state of game development.
We’ll discuss what is happening with studios and developers, how the business is changing, new technology, and what those changes mean for people trying to build careers in games.
Bring your questions. Seating will be limited.
COME JOIN THE CONVERSATION
These panels are meant to be informal, honest, and useful.
Listen. Ask questions.