The KPop Demon Hunters Bootcamp
VFS IN-PRODUCTION BOOTCAMP
ACTORS & ANIMATORS: LEARN HOW TO CAPTURE THE KPOP MAGIC FROM THOSE THAT HELPED CREATE IT.
A 2-day In-Production Bootcamp for actors & animators to collaborate with Joe Tuliao & animators 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 and animators will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with renowned industry choreographer, Joe Tuliao, and industry animators to composite for 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.
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
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.
PLUS, witness a live production makeup demo – VFS Makeup Design Program Manager Iris Solar will transform her subject into a KPop-inspired creature throughout the day!
Then, attendees will break into groups: Dancers will learn choreography with Joe Tuliao and audition for the 5 roles available for the K-Pop dance number, while animators participate in a workshop that details the process of compositing live action performances into animation.
On Sunday, the dance number will be filmed. The 5 dancers will have the KPop-inspired makeup applied for their on-camera performance, and animators will composite this number for the final animated scene.
FAQ
1. How do I register?
Click here to register and explore all available options.
2. Who can attend the Bootcamp?
This Bootcamp is open to actors, dancers, and animators who want to gain hands-on experience in performance capture, choreography, and compositing for animation.
3. 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.
4. What will actors/dancers be doing?
Actors and dancers will work directly with Joe Tuliao to learn K-Pop-inspired choreography. They will also 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.
5. 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.
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.