The View Conference in Turin, Italy stands out as a unique experience for speakers and participants as well. Most, if not all, are during a weekly event featuring keynote speeches, panels, master classes, workshops and more against the majestic backdrop of the Alps in a city in northwestern Italy.
“We are proud to say that View Conference 2025 is one of the biggest events ever,” says conference director Maria Elena Gutierrez. “This year’s program includes over 135 speakers from around the world, including 14 Academy Award winners and nominees. There will be over 20 detailed workshops, countless panels and presentations, and two special screenings of blockbuster films featured by the filmmakers themselves. The list continues.”
The meeting will be held from October 12th to 17th. Speakers include Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, co-directors of Netflix’s popular “KPOP Demon Hunters.” Writer and director of Alessandro Carloni, the upcoming Warner Bros animated film “The Cat in the Hat.” Dean DeBlois, author-director of DreamWorks’ live-action “How to Train Your Dragon,” VFX Supervisor and Creative Director Christian Manz, and overall animation supervisor Glenn McIntosh. Director of Pixar’s “Elio” Domaine Cie and Madeline Sharafian. including Alex Woo and Nicky Lavender, directors of Netflix’s “In Your Dreams,” and head of character animation Sacha Kapijimpanga.
Both “KPOP Demon Hunter” and “How to Train a Dragon” will be screened at the meeting, each being introduced by a creative. This year’s event also honors Daguchian, Senior Vice President and Executive Design Director at Lucasfilm.
“One of the 2025 view’s biggest thrill meetings is to plan your week,” Gutierrez points out. “After spending the morning at an Oscar-winning filmmaker’s company, and then having lunch surrounded by like-minded professionals and enthusiasts, I dig deep into my favourite creative discipline. This year’s blockbuster film is different again.”
The meeting will also feature Universal’s upcoming “Wicked: For Good.” VFX supervisor Pablo Hermann and animation supervisor Dale Newton discuss their work in both “Evil” films and answer audience questions. Other big films presented at the conference are Disney’s “Tron: Ares” and live-action “Lilo & Stitch,” Apple’s “F1” and Warner Bros. “Superman” and Marvel’s “Fantastic Four: First Step.”
Many well-known television projects, including Netflix’s “Wednesday,” “The Sandman,” and HBO’s “The Penguin,” have also sent speakers to the View Conference. Additionally, the program includes discussions on cutting-edge technology and AI.
“But this is more than just a number,” Gutierrez says. “What people remember about the View Conference is our warm and lively atmosphere. Attendees learn from the best and best, meet heroes and feel truly inspired.
For Gutierrez and many participants, view meetings are primarily about the community. Every year, Gutierrez works to bring together like-minded individuals to share ideas and experiences in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
“People come once, then they stay. They’re crazy,” she says. “And whenever they have a new project they present, they want to bring it here and show it at the view conference. They make that a priority,” she points out that it’s hard to get 15 minutes with people in the caliber who attends a meeting. “So, if you have them for a week, how special is it?”
