FUTURE CINEMA: Unreal Engine’s Role in Modern Filmmaking

Unreal Engine Meetup: FUTURE CINEMA – Unreal Engine’s Role in Modern Filmmaking

Step into the future of filmmaking with this exclusive event featuring some of Denmark's most accomplished film professionals.

Whether you’re a seasoned developer, an aspiring filmmaker, or simply curious about Unreal Engine, this event is for you. The evening will feature engaging talks on topics such as how Unreal is shaping the future of film production. Learn from industry experts, expand your network, and become part of Denmark’s growing Unreal Engine community. Secure your spot now and be part of the future of visual storytelling.

Program
17:30 Doors opening
18:00 Introduction
18:10 Unreal Engine in Danish Media Production by Mathias Ramsø Thomsen
18:40 Transforming Filmmaking with Virtual Production by Mads Buus
19:00 Break – networking & mingling
19:15 From Schools to Studios by Chris Ebeling
19:25 The Helicopter Heist by Christian Faber, Mikael Jæger Jensen & Mikael Windelin
20:00 Networking & mingling
20:30 Thank you for tonight

A special thanks to Bitfire Games for their sponsorship and assistance in organizing the event. We’re also grateful to Raw Power Games for sponsoring drinks. Finally, we extend our gratitude to The Royal Danish Academy for granting us access to their auditorium.

Meet the Speakers

Chris Ebeling is a Creative Director, Entrepreneur, and Digital Artist with expertise in gaming, VFX, animation, AI, and transmedia. A Partner and Education Consultant for Epic Games, he also leads his digital consulting agency, Beyond Horizon

Mathias Ramsø Thomsen is the current CTO at Amunet Studio and has over 6 years of experience working with Unreal Engine in the media industry. Mathias has worked on various media productions, ranging from movies and TV series to game cinematics and theater.

Mads Buus is an Art Director, Creative Technologist, and a first-mover in Denmark within LED-based Virtual Production. At Nordisk Film Shortcut, he helped design the Volume and works daily with R&D, technology, and supervision.

Christian Faber is a storytelling and concept development expert who has shaped iconic LEGO lines like Technic, Star Wars, and Bionicle. Since founding Waveborn in 2016, he has been building the Rebel Nature universe, leveraging virtual production tools to create purpose-driven stories inspired by the 17 UN Global Goals.

Mikael Jæger Jensen is a Freelance Virtual Production Supervisor, Motion & Performance Capture Supervisor, and Unreal Engine Lead. He specializes in Unreal Engine real-time cinematic and animated content, as well as previs for film, TV, and games.

Mikael Windelin is a seasoned producer with over 30 years of experience in film, TV, and VFX, including running Minerva Film for 12 years and producing award-winning projects like 48hourGames.com. An EAVE graduate, he now works internationally as a VFX and Virtual Production producer while teaching and speaking at industry events.