Ottawa Int. Animation Festival: Netflix Presents: The Making of “In Your Dreams”

Step behind the scenes into the world of animation at Animation Exposé! This incredible day at the National Arts Centre offers a rare look at how your favourite films and shows come to life. Meet the artists, studios, and storytellers shaping the industry today, and explore how imagination turns into art, frame by frame. From hands-on demos to inspiring conversations, whether you’re a casual fan or a budding creator, discover pathways to celebrate or turn your passion for animation into a career. Animation Exposé is a vibrant showcase—an exposé in the truest sense—of the talent, tools, and ideas behind the screen.

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Join Director/Writer Alex Woo, VFX Supervisor Nicky Lavender, and Head of Character Animation Sacha Kapijimpanga for an inside look at the creative vision behind Netflix’s upcoming animated feature, In Your Dreams. The team will dive into the film’s journey from concept to screen, highlighting the craft and collaboration that shaped its striking animation and emotionally resonant storytelling.

Guest Speakers:
Sacha Kapijimpanga, Head of Character Animation, Sony Pictures ImageWorks
Nicky Lavender, VFX Supervisor, Sony Pictures ImageWorks
Alex Woo, Director / Writer, Kuku Studios / Netflix

Moderator:
Ramin Zahed, Editor in Chief, Animation Magazine