DreamWorks Animation

Friday 10/23, 3:00PM-4:00PM

The Look of Forgotten Island: Creating Nakalimutan

Room 101-102 | DreamWorks Animation | Ryan Carlson | Sondra Verlander | Ludovic Bouancheau | Scott Cullen | Betsy Nofsinger

Join artistic leadership from DreamWorks Animation’s latest original feature film for an in-depth exploration of the creative decisions that charted the course to the mythical and magical world of Nakalimutan. Through a combination of inspired innovations in VFX, technology, cinematography, animation, and production design, attendees will discover the means and methods that are moving the needle that brought the characters and island of Nakali life.

Saturday 10/24, 11:00AM-12:00PM

Making Memories: The Story of Forgotten Island

Civic Auditorium | DreamWorks Animation | Genevieve Tsai | Tiffany Ford | Aaron Austin | Steven A. MacLeod

Much like the world of Nakalimutan, creating a story can feel like paradise, but when that story is created from a original idea from the scratch it comes with a unique set of challenges and expectations. Join the Story Team of Forgotten Island as they step through the beats, scenes, and moments that make DreamWorks Animation’s newest original feature unforgettable.

Sunday 10/25, 2:45PM-3:45PM

Beyond the Internship and Into Forgotten Island

Room 107 | DreamWorks Animation | Mac Lim | Matteo Aldon | Joe Travis | Roseanne Ocampo Strategos | Ethan Tanti

Meet the former interns who turned early opportunities into careers on Forgotten Island. From Production Assistants to Vis Dev artists and creative support roles, they’ll share how they helped bring the film’s breathtaking world to life and offer insights for those hoping to follow a similar path.