Skills behind the blockbuster

Time: August 29, 2025 at 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Venues: Venue 4 - Venture Bay Format: Master Classes

From spectacular visual effects to groundbreaking digital storytelling, this session features Pete Draper, co-founder of Makuta VFX and one of the creative minds behind India’s most iconic cinematic visuals, including Baahubali. Join us as Pete shares the artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial skills that fuel the film and VFX industry. This conversation will explore how young talents can break into the industry, the role of skilling in animation and visual effects, and the future of creative technology. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the power of creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge skills in building a blockbuster.

Speakers

Pete Draper

SVP Customer Production-Ryff/ Former co-founder Makuta Visual Effects