MOVE Summit 2025 Workshops Programme
In addition to the core talks and panels, MOVE Summit offers a series of skills-based, practical workshops. Each session is led by an industry specialist and focuses on a different technique, process or skill, and we’re super excited to announce the amazing talent on show in this year’s programme!
Workshop spaces are limited to 20 people per workshop and are only available to MOVE ticket holders, for the day the workshop it taking place.
Workshop - Networking for the Anxious: Building Connections with Confidence (Wed 19th 11am)
Struggle with small talk? Feel overwhelmed in social settings? You’re not alone. “Networking for the Anxious” is a workshop designed for those who find traditional networking intimidating or stressful. Learn practical strategies to help navigate professional events and build meaningful relationships—without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you’re an introvert, socially anxious, or just new to networking, this workshop will help you gain confidence with practical tips you can apply straight away.
Networking for the Anxious is led by screenwriter, playwright and author, Ross Mackay and psychologist and hypnotherapist, Alan Freeburn.
During the workshop we will:
- Explore how anxiety can manifest itself and examine ways we might begin to bring those sensations under control.
- Explore ways we can build confidence going into, during and after networking events.
- Create a shared resource of tips and tricks to reduce anxiety while networking.
- Explore suggestions we might have to create less anxiety inducing networking formats.
Emerging Talent Day – Wednesday 19th
Workshop - Networking for the Anxious: Building Connections with Confidence (Thu 20th 11am)
Struggle with small talk? Feel overwhelmed in social settings? You’re not alone. “Networking for the Anxious” is a workshop designed for those who find traditional networking intimidating or stressful. Learn practical strategies to help navigate professional events and build meaningful relationships—without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you’re an introvert, socially anxious, or just new to networking, this workshop will help you gain confidence with practical tips you can apply straight away.
Networking for the Anxious is led by screenwriter, playwright and author, Ross Mackay.
During the workshop we will:
- Explore how anxiety can manifest itself and examine ways we might begin to bring those sensations under control.
- Explore ways we can build confidence going into, during and after networking events.
- Create a shared resource of tips and tricks to reduce anxiety while networking.
- Explore suggestions we might have to create less anxiety inducing networking formats.
Industry Day – Thursday 20th
Workshop - Houdini Skills: Ironing Out the Wrinkles in the CFX Workflow (Thu 20th 2pm)
Dive into character cloth simulation, from setup to final refinements. Learn best practices for mesh prep, material properties, solver settings, and automated fixes using VDB distance sampling. Gain tips to enhance realism and efficiency—perfect for CFX artists, technical animators, and anyone refining their cloth sim skills. Workshop hosted by Sam Taylor and Abe Coyne, REALTIME.
Industry Day – Thursday 2oth
Workshop - How to SMASH Your Pitch! (Thu 20th 3pm)
If you don’t pitch it, how is anyone going to find out about your amazing project?
But what should you include and what should you avoid?
This workshop will give you tips on how to pitch your project confidently. The SMASH team will guide you through the pitching minefield and share handy tips for creating a successful pitch.
To get the most out of this session, please create a FREE SMASH Pitch for your project prior to attending at: https://www.mysmash.media
My SMASH Media is an IP matchmaking platform for the Creative Industries starting in Film & TV and co-founded by indie producers Fiona Gillies and Christine Hartland who joined forces with product expert Mahesh Ramachandra.
SMASH is like a dating app for creative projects. The platform provides Creators with pitch-building and IP protection tools and offers Industry Professionals a cost-effective and efficient way to discover innovative projects.
Industry Day – Thursday 20th
Workshop - 2D Rigging and Animation in Moho Pro (Fri 21st 11am)
In this workshop, Victor Paredes, co-founder of Moho Animation Software and former rigged animation supervisor at Cartoon Saloon, will teach how to quickly rig and animate a character using Moho, sharing insights and useful tips during the process. To know more about Moho, please visit www.mohoanimation.com
Participants in this workshop will be required to bring their own suitable laptop along and to download and install the Moho Animation software before arrival. Workshop participants will be provided with a complimentary Moho Pro 14 License code for use during the workshop. The details for this will be provided by email closer to the time for the attendees of the workshop.
Moho is compatible with Windows and MacOS. An internet connection will be required for download and install of the software. Please review the minimum requirements for your device before registering: https://moho.lostmarble.com/pages/requirements
Industry Day – Friday 21st
Workshop - Principles of Directing Dialogue with Dana Dorian (Fri 21st 2pm)
A small-group interactive workshop with BAFTA-winning director Dana Dorian.
Explore the key principles of visual storytelling such as line of action, staging, acting, editing, composition and working with actors.
Come prepared to pick up a pen and make some storyboards as you explore different ways to tell a story. (Art skills can be as basic as you like – this is about narrative rather than design.)
If you have an existing storyboard / animatic / short that you’re happy to share please bring that along as there will be opportunities to get feedback, tips and directing tricks!
Industry Day – Friday 21st
