VFX Academy Workshops | October 2024–February 2025
Nerve Centre Belfast | W5 Life, Odyssey Place, 2 Queens Quay
Admission: Free
Are you ready to dive into the world of visual effects?
Join us for our exciting series of VFX workshops, designed to ignite your imagination and equip you with the skills to create stunning digital art.
From After Effects to NUKE, SFX Make-up to Virtual Production, we've got something for everyone. Our expert instructors will guide you through hands-on projects, teaching you the latest techniques and industry best practices.
Check out the full programme of workshops from October 2024–February 2025 below.
November
Over five full-day workshops, you'll learn how to capture footage and create impressive visual effects for your films.
Schedule
- Every Saturday in November: 10am–4pm
You must be able to attend all sessions. Applications close Thursday 31 October, 5pm.
December–January
Over three full-day workshops, learn NUKE, a leading visual effects software. See how industry professionals use it to create stunning effects and enhance your filmmaking.
Schedule
- Saturday 2 December: 10am–4pm
- Saturday 9 December: 10am–4pm
- Saturday 11 January: 10am–4pm
You must be able to attend all sessions. Applications close Thursday 29 November, 5pm.
February
Practical Special Effects Make Up and Prosthetics
Learn how to create realistic zombie makeup and prosthetics in this one-day workshop.
Saturday 1 February: 10am–4pm
Sign up before Thursday 30 January, 5pm.
Are you a young filmmaker with a great vision but limited post-production skills? This workshop will teach you essential visual effects techniques used in storytelling.
Saturday 8 February: 10am–4pm
Sign up before Thursday 6 February, 5pm.
Upcoming...
Virtual Production Studio Workshops
Elevate your filmmaking with this post-production workshop series. Learn essential visual effects techniques using After Effects and bring your own footage to practice.
VFX Masterclasses and Industry Q&A
Discover the future of filmmaking with virtual production. Learn how this technology is used in shows like The Mandalorian and experience it firsthand in a Northern Ireland studio.
Dates to be announced soon...
About NI Screen Academies
NI Screen Academies offer young people aged 16–19 the chance to dive into the exciting world of the screen industries. Whether you're into film, animation, games, or visual effects, our academies provide free, hands-on training and mentorship to help you kickstart your career.
Courses vary throughout the year so check back to see what's on offer.
