DEED ACTIVE
2026
2026
Episode 2
International VFX Conference
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Time: 12:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Time: 12:00 AM – 10:00 PM
DEED ACTIVE 2026
Episode 2
Episode 2
Brings together professionals and rising talent in computer graphics to share expertise in film, commercials, AI and animation.
DEED ACTIVE 2026
Episode 2
Episode 2
Brings together professionals and rising talent in computer graphics to share expertise in film and animation.
Our Mission: To foster a professional visual effects community for sharing expertise, building connections, and driving inspiration.
Create a unique professional environment
For exchanging expertise, finding partners, and building a community among top-tier specialists.
Open the industry's doors to the new generation
By sharing inspiration, practical skills, and the opportunity to experience the world of VFX from the inside.
Build global bridges
By fostering international dialogue, attracting world-class VFX expertise and talent to drive the industry forward.
Who are we?
We are a team of professionals with 15 years of experience across the CG, film, and animation industries, combining the DEED post-production studio with DEED Crew computer graphics school.
The Global
Rotation Hub
Format
Rotation Hub
Format
Each year, the conference changes its host location, moving in step with the pulse of the industry and shifting its focus to a new region to uncover fresh perspectives, talent, and markets. The next one DEED ACTIVE 2027
Speakers
Denis Eldyshov
Founder and CEO | DEED, DEED Crew School | Wētā FX and ILM (Disney) (Russia / New Zealand)
Levon Karapetyan
Creature TD / CFX Artist | Framestore (Sydney, Australia)
Angelo Perrotto
Lead Compositor | Weta FX (Wellington, New Zealand)
Konstantin Kovalenko
Supervisor, DEED (Russia) / Senior CG Generalist, ILM (Disney), (Sydney, Australia)
Speakers
Denis Eldyshov
Founder and CEO | DEED, DEED Crew School | Wētā FX and ILM (Disney) (Russia / New Zealand)
Levon Karapetyan
Creature TD / CFX Artist | Framestore (Sydney, Australia)
Angelo Perrotto
Lead Compositor | Weta FX (Wellington, New Zealand)
Konstantin Kovalenko
Supervisor, DEED (Russia) / Senior CG Generalist, ILM (Disney), (Sydney, Australia)
Denis Eldyshov
Founder and CEO | DEED, DEED Crew School | Wētā FX and ILM (Disney)(Russia / New Zealand)
An international visual effects expert who has built his career from the ground up, progressing from Effects Artist to Supervisor at leading studios such as Wētā FX and ILM (Disney).
Leveraging his unique cross-continental experience in Russia, New Zealand, and Australia, he founded DEED and the DEED Crew School to mentor aspiring talent entering the industry.
Beyond his professional work, Denis is passionate about social impact, dedicating time to support talented youth and kids in regional areas.
Leveraging his unique cross-continental experience in Russia, New Zealand, and Australia, he founded DEED and the DEED Crew School to mentor aspiring talent entering the industry.
Beyond his professional work, Denis is passionate about social impact, dedicating time to support talented youth and kids in regional areas.
Selected Filmography & Credits:
- Avatar: The Way of Water (Oscar winner)
- Black Adam (DC)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Emmy nominee)
- Haunted Mansion (2023)
- Transformers One (2024)
- Tron: Ares (2025)
Levon Karapetyan
Creature TD / CFX Artist | Framestore (Sydney, Australia)
CFX: close-up, up-close
An expert in complex simulations, specializing in character realism: muscle and skin movement, fat tissue dynamics, and the simulation of clothing, hair, and fur. His work is what "brings to life" digital characters, transforming quality animation into exceptional realism.
During the session, Levon will present key projects from his portfolio, share his experience working under tight deadlines, and discuss strategies for professional growth. Particular attention will be given to the effective integration into the pipelines of major studios.
This is a unique opportunity to engage with a leading professional in the industry.
During the session, Levon will present key projects from his portfolio, share his experience working under tight deadlines, and discuss strategies for professional growth. Particular attention will be given to the effective integration into the pipelines of major studios.
This is a unique opportunity to engage with a leading professional in the industry.
Selected Filmography & Credits:
Framestore Studio (feature films):
- Mortal Kombat 2
- Thunderbolts
- The Gorge
- Deadpool and Wolverine
- Bad Boys: Ride or Die
- Furiosa: А Mad Max Saga
Netflix Animation Studio:
- Shrinking the Treehorns
- Leo
- Magican's Elephant
- Peter Rabbit 2
- DC League of Super-Pets
Angelo Perrotta
Lead Compositor | Weta FX (Wellington, New Zealand)
A visual effects expert with 20 years of experience, having contributed to effects work for iconic film franchises. He brought both artistic vision and technical expertise to blockbusters that have grossed billions at the global box office.
Perrotta's exceptional talent was recognized with a Visual Effects Society (VES) nomination for his work on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, cementing his status among the industry's elite visual effects artists. Known for combining technical mastery with creative innovation, he consistently pushes the boundaries of what's possible in digital visual effects.
Perrotta's exceptional talent was recognized with a Visual Effects Society (VES) nomination for his work on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, cementing his status among the industry's elite visual effects artists. Known for combining technical mastery with creative innovation, he consistently pushes the boundaries of what's possible in digital visual effects.
Selected Filmography & Credits:
- Superman
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
- Avengers: Infinity War
- Deadpool
- A Dog's Purpose
- Avatar
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Konstantin Kovalenko
Supervisor, DEED (Russia) / Senior CG Generalist, ILM (Disney), (Sydney, Australia)
Konstantin is a Senior CG Generalist with over 20 years in the visual effects and 3D graphics industry. For the past four years, he was based at Industrial Light & Magic (Disney) in Sydney, Australia, where he contributed to visual effects on major Hollywood features, including the Transformers franchise, Superman, Sonic, and several other high-profile releases.
His core strength lies in Houdini (10+ years of experience), which he pairs with a versatile CG Generalist background — allowing him to handle complex challenges across the full production pipeline.
Currently, Konstantin serves as a Supervisor at DEED studio, where he leads both the General and AI departments. In this capacity, he drives the adoption of cutting-edge tools and workflows, overseeing pipeline optimizations that enhance technical performance and studio efficiency.
His core strength lies in Houdini (10+ years of experience), which he pairs with a versatile CG Generalist background — allowing him to handle complex challenges across the full production pipeline.
Currently, Konstantin serves as a Supervisor at DEED studio, where he leads both the General and AI departments. In this capacity, he drives the adoption of cutting-edge tools and workflows, overseeing pipeline optimizations that enhance technical performance and studio efficiency.
Selected Filmography & Credits:
- Transformers
- Superman
- Moana
- Sonic
- Twisters
- Hunted mansion
- Children of blood and bones
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2:30 PM - 6:30PM
Public Talk: First-Hand Mastery
Go behind the scenes with the creators of global blockbusters. Our invited top-tier artists and supervisors will share exclusive case studies, industry trends, and a true insider’s look at the production of VFX and animation projects.
Format:
Exclusive presentations and masterclasses. Featuring live streams and in-person talks.
Open Dialogue:
Engage directly with our speakers. Bring your questions for the dedicated Q&A sessions.
7:00PM- 8:00PM
Leaders Hub: Roundtable & Networking
Exchange insights with peers and forge valuable professional relationships.
Industry Roundtable:
Focused discussions between leaders from Russian and International studios on key industry challenges and the future of the field.
Strategic Networking:
Connect with purpose. This is your opportunity to find partners, recruit talent, and spark new collaborations through direct conversation.
2:30 PM - 6:30PM
Public Talk: First-Hand Mastery
Go behind the scenes with the creators of global blockbusters. Our invited top-tier artists and supervisors will share exclusive case studies, industry trends, and a true insider’s look at the production of VFX and animation projects.
Format:
Exclusive presentations and masterclasses. Featuring live streams and in-person talks.
Open Dialogue:
Engage directly with our speakers. Bring your questions for the dedicated Q&A sessions.
7:00PM- 8:00PM
Leaders Hub: Roundtable & Networking
Exchange insights with peers and forge valuable professional relationships.
Industry Roundtable:
Focused discussions between leaders from Russian and International studios on key industry challenges and the future of the field.
Strategic Networking:
Connect with purpose. This is your opportunity to find partners, recruit talent, and spark new collaborations through direct conversation.
Highlights
On January 23, 2026, we did something bold.
We launched the very first DEED ACTIVE conference — and brought together industry experts from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Russia under one virtual and physical roof.
But this wasn't just another networking event. We had three big missions:
Build a space where real expertise flows freely
Connect the rising generation with world-class studios
Create relationships that outlast a single day
And honestly? We crushed all three.
We launched the very first DEED ACTIVE conference — and brought together industry experts from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Russia under one virtual and physical roof.
But this wasn't just another networking event. We had three big missions:
Build a space where real expertise flows freely
Connect the rising generation with world-class studios
Create relationships that outlast a single day
And honestly? We crushed all three.
A Look Back at Our Debut
DEED ACTIVE Episode 1
DEED ACTIVE Episode 1
DEED ACTIVE
proved one thing loud and clear: great talent doesn't need to live in LA, London, or Wellington to get noticed. It just needs the right platform.
proved one thing loud and clear: great talent doesn't need to live in LA, London, or Wellington to get noticed. It just needs the right platform.
The Heart of the Event: Diploma Defenses
The most electric part of the day was the diploma thesis defense. Our graduates presented their work live to a jury that would make any VFX artist’s heart race: Wētā FX (New Zealand), DNEG (Canada), Netflix Animation (Australia) and other supervisors from top studios.
The result? Multiple students walked away with job offers on the spot. Not promises. Not "we'll call you." Real offers. That’s not just a win for them — it’s proof that Deed Crew School is producing talent that the industry actively wants.
The result? Multiple students walked away with job offers on the spot. Not promises. Not "we'll call you." Real offers. That’s not just a win for them — it’s proof that Deed Crew School is producing talent that the industry actively wants.
And the Grand Prize—a trip to New Zealand, complete with visits to iconic filming locations from The Lord of the Rings, Avatar, The Hobbit, and The Chronicles of Narnia, plus a private behind-the-scenes tour of the legendary Wētā FX studio — went to Anastasya Igosheva.
