The FMX 2025 program is now available, including lists of speakers and participating companies. The event will take place from May 6 to 9 in Stuttgart, followed by an on-demand phase active from May 10 to June 10.
Artificial Intelligence in Film Production
Kevin Baillie, production supervisor, and Jo Plaete, visual effects supervisor at Metaphysic, will present an exclusive session on the use of artificial intelligence in the film Here, directed by Robert Zemeckis. This talk will explore how digital rejuvenation technology allowed actors like Tom Hanks and Robin Wright to portray characters across several decades, maintaining the authenticity of their performances.
Advances in Visual Effects
During the session, Baillie and Plaete will explain the real-time face swap system, which allowed visualizing rejuvenated performances directly on set. Additionally, they will address AI-based post-production techniques that overcame the uncanny valley and improved the creation of digital environments, body reconstruction, and prosthetics for aged characters. This talk is part of the visual effects for feature films category.
Wordless Animation
In the Oscar-winning film Flow, non-verbal communication is key. Thibaut Delahaye, animation supervisor, will detail his approach to animating quadrupeds in a world affected by a devastating flood. This presentation belongs to the animation in feature films category.
The Role of Sound in Storytelling
Gurwal Loïc Dallas, sound designer, will explain how sound can convey emotions and immerse the viewer in a dialogue-free film. This session is part of the sound design category, organized by Nami Strack.
Reflections on the Visual Industry
Florian Gellinger, co-founder of RISE | Visual Effects Studios, will analyze the evolution of vocabulary in the industry and compare it with other sectors. How are these industries perceived and how do visual effects companies promote themselves? This talk belongs to the change management category, organized by Imke Fehrmann.
Pre-production in Animated Series
Marina Borokhova, producer at Platige Image, and Dominik Wawrzyniak, principal previsualization artist, will offer a detailed look at the pre-production process of the Crossfire episode, part of Prime Video's animated series Secret Level. They will cover aspects such as storyboarding, motion capture, and editing. This session is part of the animated series category.
Exploration of the Body in Animation
Raman Djafari, director of animated music videos and short films, will share his creative process and reflections on the representation of the body in animation. This presentation belongs to the news category, organized by Shelley Page.