VIEW Conference 2024
VIEW Conference 2024
An event supported by Fondazione CRT, Fondazione Sviluppo e Crescita CRT,
Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, Regione Piemonte and Città di Torino
and co-produced by OGR Torino
October 14 to 19, 2024
VIEW Conference, the most important Italian event, and one of the most prestigious worldwide, dedicated to animation, special effects, gaming and computer graphics, this year in its 25th edition, is back from October 14 to 19.
Balancing internationalization and attention to the territory, the program features spectacular moments with Hollywood stars and numerous educational opportunities for Turin and Piedmont, such as the collaboration with ITS-ICT in Piazza dei Mestieri.
Illustrious guests include Jonathan Nolan, writer and screenwriter, producer and director of blockbuster films such as Dark Knight, Dark Knight Rises and Interstellar, as well as creator of television series such as Fallout, Westworld and Person of Interest; Fede Alvarez, writer and screenwriter, producer and director of not only Alien Romulus, but also Don't Breathe and Evil Dead; Kelsey Mann, director of Inside Out 2; Chris Sanders, director of The Wild Robot; and Ramsey Naito, president of Paramount and Nickelodeon Animation.
Exclusively for VIEW Conference, the global premieres Disney Oceania 2, Aardman Animations Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Netflix That Christmas will be shown.
In addition, a focus on Artificial Intelligence will be developed. The topic that will be explored and debated through a plurality of viewpoints. It will involve not only experts, but real pioneers in the art scene, such as Pascal Campion, visual storyteller and production designer, whose works not only appear in the most prestigious art museums, but have been used as covers by the famous U.S. periodical The New Yorker, and Martin Nebelong, an expert on the relationship between AI and art, and Scott Eaton, an artist and designer who explores the relationship between art and technology.
Highlights OGR Torino
The Global Game Scene and the Italian Landscape
19 ottobre | H 10.15 | Binario 3
As the global gaming industry continues to surge, Italy is carving out its own space within this vibrant ecosystem. This panel dives into the heart of Italy’s gaming landscape, offering a 360° view of its potential and challenges.
We’ll explore how startups are driving innovation and fueling the next wave of creative talent, and examine the current state of Italy's game development industry, highlighting the trends, opportunities, and hurdles shaping its growth. You’ll also hear insights from the perspective of independent studios, learning what it takes to stand out in a competitive global market. Finally, an international view will shed light on how Italy’s gaming scene fits into the larger picture, offering valuable strategies for expansion and collaboration.
Whether you're a developer, investor, or simply passionate about gaming, this panel will provide key takeaways on Italy’s rising role in the global game industry. The panel is supported by Fondazione Sviluppo e Crescita CRT.
Speakers
Davide Mancini, Developer Relations Manager, IIDEA (Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association)
Mauro Fanelli, CEO and Creative Director, Memorable Games
Tiziano Giardini, Program Director, Quickload Gaming Accelerator; Co-chairman, IGDA (International Game Developers Association) Italy