VAF Industry Days are two days dedicated to talks, debates, and networking, especially for those working with animation, games, or other visual media.
Buy an accreditation and get full access to the festival industry programme on September 10–11 – plus all other festival activities and film screenings during week 37. You can save DKK 200 if you buy before August 2 – the Early Bird price is DKK 395.
Flóra Anna Buda
This year's VAF Artist, Flóra Anna Buda, can be experienced throughout the week through talks, exhibitions, film screenings with Q&A sessions, and more.
Cas van de Pol
8.6 million YouTube subscribers and billions of views. With his "Ultimate Recaps", Cas van de Pol has cracked the code for breaking through as a creator. Hear him talk about his journey—and his latest show, "Gnome".
Jess Nicholls
How do you build a visual universe that brings a story to life? Art Director and Production Designer Jess Nicholls shares experiences from award-winning animation projects and provides insight into the creative process behind the worlds, characters, and atmospheres we encounter on screen.
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Until 2 August, you can save DKK 200 with our Early Bird discount. Full access to the programme for just DKK 395.
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Kurzgesagt
Kurzgesagt are masters at making science engaging, visual, and easy to understand. The studio is one of the biggest players in science edutainment. Get an inside look at how they turn complex topics into irresistible visual stories.
Ketnipz
Harry Hambley, the creator behind "Ketnipz", has transformed a simple character into a global lifestyle brand. At VAF, he will discuss the strategy behind its worldwide success and the challenges of visual storytelling on a large scale.
Keld Reinicke
Keld Reinicke presents an overview of the most significant changes in Danish, Nordic, and global media consumption—and what we can expect in the future. The topic is explored from the perspectives of consumers, producers, and creative professionals in animation and related fields.
Ready for world-class animated films?
A carefully curated selection of international animated films is the beating heart of the festival. With an accreditation, you can watch as many animated films as you like during the week. Enjoy!
See films
Antonio Canobbio
Titmouse has developed a distinctive visual DNA across a wide range of productions, from edgy comedy to epic fantasy worlds. Antonio Canobbio shares insights into balancing creative freedom with a strong, recognizable identity.
Anders Tankred
How do you move one of the world's most iconic play experiences from bricks to screens without losing what makes it special? Anders Tankred Holm from LEGO Games offers insight into the process of translating LEGO play into digital experiences, explaining the principles, tools, and workflows behind the development of LEGO games.
Chris Solarski
How do you create a world that evokes the desired emotions in an audience? In this session, you'll have paper and pencil in hand as Chris Solarski (Solarski Studio) guides you through exploring how visual design can be used to shape and direct emotions.
See full programme
The VAF programme is packed with exciting talks, films, culture, and networking events. See the full programme here. We update it continuously.
Programme
100+ events
From dark cinema halls to large-scale light concerts on city façades. From conference rooms to lively parades through the streets. During the festival week, we host more than 100 film screenings, events, talks and workshops.
International film programme
Experience a rich film programme featuring world-class animated features and short films by international talents, including the festival’s BAFTA-qualifying short film competition.
29,897 guests
During the festival week in September, Viborg transforms into an international meeting place for the art of animation. Industry professionals, students and filmmakers gather for premieres, talks and events while local families experience animation and visual creativity in all its forms.