Escapeverse Online Returns 24-27 Feb 2025

Save the Date! EscapeVerse Live (formerly the VFX Festival) is back - returning on 24-27 February 2025.  

The 2025 EscapeVerse Live Festival will be held live online.  

To book your tickets either in-person or online, follow this link.  

Formerly the VFX Festival

EscapeVerse Live 2025

The 2025 Escaperverse Festival at Escape Studios celebrates the latest developments in Animation, VFX and Interactive Media - come along and find out about the latest tech, the latest jobs, and how to break into the thriving - but rapidly evolving - creative industries.

EscapeVerse Live features all things Animation, Games, Motion Graphics and Visual Effects, with speakers from leading companies such as Industrial Light & Magic, IMG VFX, Rare and Blue Zoo.  

Why The New Name?

The Escapeverse

Because today Escape Studios is about so much more than VFX. EscapeVerse Live embraces the wider creative industries, including Animation, Games, Interactive, VR and Motion Graphics. 

What is The Escapeverse?

What is "The Escapeverse"? The Escapeverse is the Escape Studios universe - the ecosystem in which we teach, recruit, and work with industry to deliver the highest possible quality of education in the fields of animation, games and visual effects.

How is Industry Changing?

Come along and find out the latest insights into the industry - what are the big trends, who is hiring, and what skills will ensure you land you that crucial first job?

Buy Tickets

Tickets are available online at EventBrite here.  Currently enrolled students get a discount code - email us for details.  

Jellyfish Animation presenting

EscapeVerse Live - Emerging Talent
EscapeVerse Live "Emerging Talent" is aimed at students currently studying within Higher or Further Education and professionals. 

EscapeVerse Live  - Masterclass 

EscapeVerse Live "Emerging Talent" offers masterclasses on games, animation and VFX.

Industry Guests
Industry guests and speakers include studios such as DNEG, Blue Zoo Framestore, ILM, Jellyfish Pictures, Outpost VFX, King, Freefolk, Union VFX and The Third Floor. 

Free Tickets for Escape Studios' Students
For currently enrolled Escape Studios students we are able to offer a number of free tickets to the online festival.

Tickets for EscapeVerse Live 2025

Tickets are available online at EventBrite here.

The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. To apply for one of our courses, follow this link.