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j u ly • a u g u s t • s e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 6 c g w 2 1 H O R R O R T R I P L E F E A T U R E : T H E V F X O F O B S E S S I O N , B A C K R O O M S , & R E S I D E N T E V I L Horror fans, rejoice! VIEW Conference 2026 will feature presenta- tions that take attendees behind the scenes of the top horror films that are currently sending shockwaves through the film industry. Peter Timberlake, overall VFX supervisor on Focus Features' ac- claimed horror movie Obsession, will peel back the skin on the film's stylish and subtle visual effects. Timberlake is also the founder of Queen Studio, a highly specialized independent VFX "micro-farm" capable of taking on work traditionally associated with much larger facilities. Edward Douglas, overall VFX supervisor on A24's Backrooms, will take attendees on a spine-tingling voyage through an infinite series of rooms and hallways as he explores the stunning visuals of this ac- claimed horror film. Alessandro Ongaro, overall VFX supervisor on Columbia Pictures' reboot Resident Evil, will share how he harnessed visual effects to bring fresh blood to the horror franchise adapted from the classic Capcom videogame. V I S I O N A R Y L E A D E R S H I P : T R I O O F W O M E N F I L M S T U D I O P R E S I D E N T S At this year's conference, three inspirational women film studio pres- idents will be sharing their insights into leadership in the industry: Holly Edwards, (President of Skydance Animation), Michelle Grady (President of Sony Pictures Imageworks), and Janet Lewin (Senior Vice President, General Manager and Head of Industrial Light and Magic). Lewin will also receive this year's coveted VIEW Visionary Award, presented for outstanding contribution to the visual arts. "As a passionate supporter of inclusivity, diversity and gender equality, I am proud to welcome to VIEW Conference three women speakers who are all leaders in their field," Gutierrez shared. "Their collective contribution to the global film industry is immeasurable. It is truly an honor to bring them together at our beautiful venue in Turin, Italy, in October this year." S P E C I A L I N S T A L L A T I O N : V I R T U A L P R O D U C T I O N S T A G E This year's conference will feature a groundbreaking new technologi- cal installation. All ticket-holders will have access to a fully-function- al virtual production stage equipped with state-of-the-art LED walls and supported by a full suite of the latest post-production technolo- gy. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet expert professionals and get hands-on with the equipment, learning techniques and ex- ploring their own creativity as they experience the endless possibili- ties that virtual production has to offer. Presented by the VIEW Conference in collaboration with Sony Corporation Japan and Texas A&M University, Virtual Production Institute, the virtual production stage will occupy the 3,200 square foot Duomo hall, a 62-foot-high domed space within Turin's spec- tacular Officine Grandi Riparazioni (OGR) conference venue. Explore the full VIEW Conference 2026 program and register to at- tend here: https://www.viewconference.it Turin's Officine Grandi Riparazioni (OGR) conference venue Columbia Pictures' Resident Evil A24's Backrooms Focus Features' Obsession