IIM - Women's Virtual Production Training 2026 in partnership with Netflix
Women's virtual production training 2026
Women's VP Training
IIM
The Institute of Immersive Media (IIM), in partnership with Netflix, is now accepting applications for the second edition of the Women’s Virtual Production Training Programme, offering 45 places in 2026.
Virtual production is an innovative approach that connects every stage of the production lifecycle by combining traditional live-action filmmaking with advanced digital technologies. It is reshaping how films and series are planned and shot, and is creating new technical and creative roles across the industry. Yet women remain underrepresented in many of these areas.
This programme is for women working in cinematography, VFX, animation and related disciplines, and is designed to address that gap through targeted training and access to emerging opportunities. Open to participants based in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, it blends hands-on and online learning led by experienced virtual production professionals.
Applications close 7 June at 23:59 CET.
“I feel so lucky to have been part of this training. Not only to be surrounded by such talented professionals, but also to be inspired by all these amazing women who lead and are shaping the industry. It was a wonderful opportunity for me to grow both professionally and personally.”
Ariadna Ruiz
MADRID
“As professional filmmakers, we rarely have opportunities to learn from others in a safe, structured environment like workshops – most of the time, we learn on the job. Workshops like this give us a safe space to ask questions and practice new skills, which we hope we can develop further in the future.”
Agnieszka Dobrołowicz
WARSAW
“The IIM training in Virtual Production was a fantastic introduction to the fundamentals of this emerging mode of production. Its balanced approach to both the possibilities and challenges of VP provides a strong foundation for pursuing work deeply within the technology.”
Samira Radsi
BERLIN
Locations
COPENHAGEN
DENMARK
23-24th OCT 26
VENUE
FilmGExR
address
Mileparken 14, 2740 Skovlunde
Locations
BERLIN
GERMANY
6-7th NOV 26
VENUE
LED Cave
address
Groß-Berliner Damm 83AD-12487 Berlin
Locations
WaRsaw
Poland
20-21ST Nov 26
VENUE
ATM Virtual Production Stage
address
Wał Miedzeszyński 384, 03-994 Warsaw, Poland
Online
16 September & 9th December
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Apply to take part in the Women's Virtual Production Training.
Eligibility
1. Women with an interest in Virtual Production
2. Must reside in either Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia or Sweden.
3. No prior professional experience in Virtual Production
4. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the film and TV industry, looking to expand their knowledge base into Virtual Production from at least one of the below fields:
- Cinematography
- Directing
- Lighting
- VFX (including previsualisation and postvisualisation)
- Producing (overall, vfx and previsualisation/postvisualisation)
- Live Events (Technical) Production
- Broadcast (Technical) Production
5. Availability to fully participate in program activities in person and online on the specified dates:
- 16 September 2026 (evening): Welcome session online for all participants
- 23-24 October 2026: In Copenhagen (Denmark) for residents of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden
- 6-7 November 2026: In Berlin (Germany) for residents of Austria and Germany
- 20-21 November 2026: In Warsaw (Poland) for residents of Czech Republic, Poland, Romania and Slovakia
- 9 December (evening): Online session for all participants
6. Applications will not be accepted from Institute of Immersive Media board of trustees, staff members, or members of the jury committee.
The sessions will be delivered in English. By submitting an application, it is acknowledged that participation in the workshop is not guaranteed and is subject to selection based on the unified evaluation scores of the selection committee.
The application deadline is 23:59 CET June 7th 2025.
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