In Motion returns to London in 2025 right at the heart of European animation and media production.
Alongside an inspiring line-up of artist talks, you can expect panel discussions, interviews, live demos, an industry garden, networking & drinks and a brand-new Playgrounds App to connect with fellow attendees throughout the festival.
Dragons, Animation and How To Train Your Dragon
19:30 - 20:15 BST 10th October | Main Stage, Barbican
Kayn's passion lies in the intricate intersection of art and science that defines VFX and animation, where each film presents unique creative and technical challenges. How to Train Your Dragon proved to be a remarkable canvas for Kayn, who played a pivotal role in reimagining the dragons, with a particular focus on driving the development of Toothless.
He was deeply involved in every stage of the production, from the initial conceptualisation of character arcs and story development to the practical challenges of on-set execution. He spearheaded the creation of innovative tools to seamlessly integrate digital dragons with live-action, coordinating with puppeteers, motion-controlled robotics, and stunt teams to ensure the interaction between dragon and rider was as believable as it was thrilling!
Portfolio Reviews
Level up your portfolio at Playgrounds in Motion this week! We're thrilled to announce that Animation Supervisor Kayn Garcia, Head of Design David Lochhead, and Design Producer Mariano Carrara will be on-site to offer invaluable one-on-one feedback. This is a rare opportunity to connect with industry leaders, get expert advice, and learn how to refine your work for the professional world. Don't miss this chance to advance your artistic career
Meet the Speaker
Kayn Garcia | Animation Supervisor
It was almost inevitable that Kayn would forge a career in moving images, having grown up watching his father animate for Hanna-Barbera. Now with over two decades of experience spanning both 2D and 3D animation, he’s recently finished working on a dream project: the live-action adaptation of How To Train Your Dragon with Director, Dean DeBlois.
On graduating from the prestigious National Arts School in 1999, Kayn worked at Walt Disney Animation Studios then Animal Logic, contributing to 2D features and projects like The LEGO Movie. He began his Framestore career in 2014, and has since worked on globe-straddling projects that have benefited from his skill and flair. These include The Little Mermaid, Tom & Jerry: The Movie, Paddington 1 & 2, Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 1 & Vol 2, Spider-Man: Far From Home and the Oscar-nominated Christopher Robin.
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