VFS In-Production Bootcamp | Capturing the K-Pop Magic
Schedule
Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
151 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1E1, Canada | Vancouver, BC
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Actors, Animators, & Makeup Artists: learn how to capture the Kpop magic from those who helped create it.A 2-day In-Production Bootcamp for creators to collaborate with Joe Tuliao, animators, and production makeup artists on an animated K-Pop dance scene – in the vein of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters.
JOE TULIAO: Choreographer, Dancer, and Actor
Joe Tuliao is a Filipino-Canadian choreographer, director, and performer whose boundary-pushing work continues to reshape the entertainment landscape across film, television, and live performance. Joe choreographed the standout K-Pop fantasy sequence in Lionsgate’s hit comedy Joy Ride, a feature film directed by Adele Lim. Joe is also a Leo Award winner for directing, choreographing, and producing the music video for ‘Love Song’ by Warren Flandez.
How It Works
Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters has quickly become a global phenomenon. With 266+ million views, KPop is the most-watched Netflix film ever, due largely to the success of its unforgettable soundtrack, which has broken multiple Billboard records.
Now, actors, animators, and makeup artists will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with renowned industry choreographer, Joe Tuliao, and other industry talent to create a short, animated dance scene, inspired by KPop Demon Hunters and the global K-Pop brand. Actors will audition for dance roles, while animators will composite the final scene, and makeup artists will take part in a creature makeup demo
What to Expect at the Bootcamp:
The bootcamp kicks off with an Industry Panel with Joe Tuliao and the VFS alumni who worked on KPop Demon Hunters – Matt McDonald (Lighting & Compositing Artist), Daniel Orozco (Visualization TD), and David Cadena (Senior Production Coordinator). Hear firsthand how VFS training prepared our grads to contribute to one of the biggest global hits of the year and discover from Joe how powerful choreography and movement design can elevate storytelling on screen.
Then, attendees break into groups:
Actors: Take part in a voice acting workshop with VFS Acting Head, Omari Newton, learn choreography with Joe, and audition for the 5 roles in the K-Pop dance number.
Animators: Participate in a workshop that details the process of compositing live action performances into animation.
Makeup Artists: Take part in a production makeup demo with Iris Solar – VFS Makeup Design Program Manager – as she transforms her subject into a KPop Demon Hunters cosplay creature.
On Sunday, the dance number will be filmed. The 5 dancers will get into their KPop cosplay and animators will composite this sequence for the final animated scene. Makeup Artists, and all other attendees, will get to observe the production.
In-Production Bootcamp:
Industry Panel, Makeup Demo, & Workshops in Acting/Animation
Saturday, October 18 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. PDT | VFS Film Campus, 151 West Cordova Street
Creation of Short Animated K-Pop Dance Scene
Sunday, October 19 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. PDT | VFS Film Campus, 151 West Cordova Street
Cost: $150
FAQ
1. Who can attend the Bootcamp?
This Bootcamp is open to actors, dancers, makeup artists, and animators who want to gain experience in performance capture, choreography, compositing, and production makeup.
2. Do I need previous experience?
Some performance or animation training is recommended, but you don’t need to be an expert. This Bootcamp is designed to be collaborative and educational for emerging creatives.
3. What will actors/dancers be doing?
Actors and dancers will take part in a voice acting workshop and also work directly with Joe Tuliao to learn K-Pop-inspired choreography. They will audition for five featured roles in the final animated dance scene. Actors who are not chosen for these roles will be able to observe the production process on the Sunday.
4. What will animators be doing?
Animators will join workshops led by industry professionals to learn how to composite live-action performances into animation. They’ll then help composite the dance sequence into the final scene.
5. What will makeup artists be doing?
Makeup artists will participate in a workshop with a professional VFS Makeup Artist and learn how to transform a subject into a creature out of KPop Demon Hunters.
6. How much does the full Bootcamp cost?
The 2-day Bootcamp (including the industry panel, workshops, choreography sessions, and the final animated scene) costs $150.
7. Where is it held?
All events take place at the VFS Film Campus: 151 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC.
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Where is it happening?
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