The Yard is heading to Turin, Italy ! Don’t miss Laurens Ehrmann on October 16 as he joins industry leaders to explore the future of filmmaking.
We are thrilled to announce The Yard’s first-ever participation in VIEW Conference 2025, a premier event celebrating Animation, VFX, Games, AI, AR, VR, XR, Virtual Production, the Metaverse, and beyond.
Taking place in Turin, Italy, from October 12–17, 2025, VIEW Conference is renowned for bringing together industry professionals, visionary leaders, students, and enthusiasts from around the globe. This vibrant gathering is more than just a conference — it’s a hub of inspiration, innovation, and collaboration, offering a full week of talks, presentations, workshops, and masterclasses.
The Yard at View Conference 2025
This year marks a special milestone for The Yard as we make our debut appearance at VIEW Conference. Our founder and creative director, Laurens Ehrmann, has been invited to join the prestigious panel discussion:
The Future of Filmmaking
🗓 October 16, 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Fucine Room, OGR, Turin, Italy
Moderated by Ian Failes, editor of befores & afters, this panel promises to be one of the highlights of the conference. Laurens will share his insights alongside an exceptional lineup of representatives from industry leaders, including:
- Camille Balsamo-Gillis – Actress, Producer, Director, and Co-Founder, Pro Machina
- Janet Lewin – Senior Vice President, General Manager, and Head of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)
- Ramsey Naito – President, Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation
- Fiona Walkinshaw – CEO, Film & Episodic, Framestore
- Doug Chiang – Senior Vice President & Executive Design Director, Lucasfilm
- Kevin Baillie – VP, Head of Studios, Eyeline Studios
- Jeff Dillinger – VFX Supervisor & CEO, Megalis
How to attend View Conference 2025
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be part of one of the year’s most exciting industry events.
🎟️ Book your tickets now and join us in Turin for an unforgettable week of learning, networking, and inspiration.
We can’t wait to see you there and share our vision for what’s next in filmmaking.
Ciao, Turin — here we come!