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SPL!25 Call for Sessions

Event Date: 15 October 2025

Location: London UK

Are you working at the forefront of virtual production? Do you have a project, workflow, or insight that pushes boundaries in real-time filmmaking, in-camera VFX, or the broader VP pipeline?

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We're inviting creators, technologists, and innovators to share their work at Starting Pixel Live 25—a dedicated global event for the virtual production community.

Whether you're integrating Unreal Engine, LED volumes, camera tracking, volumetric capture, AI tools, or bespoke virtual pipelines, this is your platform to connect with peers, share practical knowledge, and shape the future of production.

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What we're looking for:

We’re seeking proposals that reflect the real challenges, innovations, and breakthroughs happening in virtual production today. Submissions will be evaluated based on:

  • Clear case studies with practical takeaways and real-world results

  • Projects using real-time engines (e.g. Unreal Engine, Nuke Stage, Chaos Arena) for film, TV, advertising, corporate or social content

  • Integration of emerging technologies: performance tracking, location capture, XR, AI, etc.

  • Original workflows or toolchains for in-camera VFX, previs, environment builds, or post-integration Multi-disciplinary or cross-industry applications of VP technology

 

What we’re not looking for:

  • Product sales pitches

  • Panels or informal discussions

  • Vendor-only sessions without applied context

  • Sponsored ‘Demo Jam’ slots will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis

 

Session Formats:

  • Track Sessions – 30-minute sessions focused on R&D, pipeline innovation, or production case studies

  • Student Showcases – 10-minute fast pitches from emerging creators or recent graduates

  • Demo Jams – 8-minute rapid-fire product or tool demos (sponsor-only)

  • Masterclasses – Paid, deep-dive workshops held adjacent to the main event (TBC)

 

Speaker Requirements:

  • There is no speaker travel, accommodation or expenses available.

  • One speaker per session - additional speakers on application

  • All accepted speakers must sign the SPL25 speaker agreement

  • Attendance at a virtual speaker briefing is required

  • Technical checks may be conducted prior to the event

  • Presentations will be via the speaker’s laptops using standard wired HDMI connectors

  • No reliance on internet connectivity during your session - unless previously agreed

 

Benefits for Selected Speakers:

  • Complimentary SPL25 pass

  • Exposure to a global network of VP professionals

  • Promotion via Starting Pixel and Morden Wolf platforms post-event

 

Key Dates:

  • Submission Deadline: Friday, 25 July 2025, 23:59 BST

  • Final Notification: Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Session Details

There are four session types available:


Track Sessions – 30-minute case studies, project breakdowns, or R&D showcases with a “show and tell” format aimed at inspiring and informing.


Student Showcases – 10-minute quick-fire sessions for undergraduates, postgraduates, or recent graduates to share their work, ideas, and passion.


Demo Jams – 8-minute rapid presentations for sponsors to demonstrate tools, tech, or workflows in a dynamic, high-impact format.


Masterclasses – Held on a separate day (TBC), these in-depth, paid sessions are open to both SPL25 attendees and the wider community. These are not part of the main track.

Session Type
Track
Student
Demo Jam (Sponsors only)
Master Classes
Availability - select all that apply
Audience Experience
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
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