Animex festival 2022
Presented by Teesside University, the Tees Valley's international festival of animation, VFX and games is returning in 2022 as an in-person event taking place at Middlesbrough Town Hall for the biggest Animex Festival to date!
Check out the pages below to find out more and follow our social media @AnimexFestival on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for further updates!
If you're interested what Teesside University would have to offer you, follow the link here to look at our amazing student work and course information.
Animex 2022
Welcome back to the Animex Festival! Come and see the fantastic speakers we have lined up, have your portfolio reviewed by industry professionals and take the chance to network with some like-minded attendees!
We're thrilled to announce that this year's event will be taking place at Middlesbrough Town Hall!
16th - 20th May
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Animex Line Up
For Animex Pass and Pro Pass holders, top talks from games, animation and VFX industry experts
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Animex Portfolio Reviews
For Animex Pass and Pro Pass holders, get your portfolio reviewed by industry professionals!
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Animex Pro
For Animex Pro Pass holders, masterclasses, specialist talks, and networking sessions.
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Animex Inclusivity and Diversity Showcase
For Animex Pass and Pro Pass holders, a showcase of the positive change taking place in the creative industries.
See moreAnimex Fringe Events 2022
Animex Fringe Events are activities that take place around the Animex Festival throughout the year. For more information on this year's Fringe Events, click on the images below!
Animex On Tour
All aboard! Animex On Tour will be showing off the work of some amazing local studios!
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Animex Academy
Giving school children an exciting introduction to writing, design and animation
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Animex Screen
An exciting programme of student animation and VFX screenings taking place from 9 to 15 May 2022!
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SPEAKERS 2022
Creative Assembly
Naomi Biro will be speaking at Animex Pro about creating Total War: WARHAMMER III characters.
Supermassive Games
Tom Heaton will be speaking at Animex Game about narrative design in The Dark Pictures Anthology.
Freelance
Tina Nawrocki will be speaking at Animex AVFX about The Art of the Walk Cycle.
NextGen Skills Academy
Phil Attfield will be speaking at Animex Pro about company culture with Amy Smith.
Silent Games
Sally Blake is the CEO of Silent Games and has worked in game development for almost 10 years
Hong Kong Designers Association
Eddy's prerecorded talk will be available online for Animex Pro Pass holders!
Gearbox Software
Kate Pitstick will be speaking at Animex Game about Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.
Industrial Light & Magic
Louise will be speaking at Animex AVFX about the art of FX at ILM!
Framestore
Amy Smith will be speaking at Animex Pro about company culture with Phil Attfield.
SPONSORS 2022
If you would like to sponsor us, please see our brochure or contact us at SCEDT-events@tees.ac.uk
