A New Chapter for NVF
The Norwegian VFX Association’s annual meeting took place at Gimpville on the 12th of February, marking a new chapter for the organisation.
We welcomed several new members to the board: Christian Korhonen, Roy Ranheim Kristoffersen and Lars Ellingbø. Each of them brings extensive experience from across the VFX and animation industries, and I am so excited to have such a strong and enthusiastic group helping guide the association forward. This year we also introduced a new student representative seat on the board, which has been filled by Kristian Trejos. This is an important step toward strengthening the connection between emerging talent and the professional community, ensuring that the next generation also has a voice within the association.
Over the past months we have also taken the opportunity to refocus our direction and refresh the organisation itself. This includes a rebrand, a revision of the association’s articles of association (which you can find here), and the introduction of a formal membership structure that will be implemented moving forward. These changes help provide a clearer framework for how the association operates and how you, our members, can take part in shaping its future.
A key priority for us moving forward, will be closer collaboration with related organisations, such as Filmforbundet, Grafill and Frame by Frame. We believe that strengthening the ties between CGI, animation, and VFX, will support a more connected industry, allow us to share knowledge more openly, and create more opportunities for professionals and students alike.
Another important development is that The Loki Awards, which was originally founded by current members of the association in collaboration with the organisation, will be formally operated by the Norwegian VFX Association going forward. Bringing the awards fully under the association feels like a natural next step, as we continue to strengthen the community around CGI, animation, and visual effects.
Last, but not least, we want to extend our sincere thanks to Fredrik Arntzen, Kjetil Foss Birtles, and Kristian Karijord, who are stepping down from the board this year. Their dedication and work for the association have been invaluable, and we are grateful for the time and energy they have contributed to strengthening the Norwegian VFX community.
Oh! And as requested, meetups will now take place regularly at 6pm every last Friday of the month. Locations will be announced in the calendar , on Instagram and Facebook.
See you soon!
Stephanie