A special seminar by ILM creators will be held to take a closer look at the VFX making of the film “Thunderbolts*”

A look at the VFX making of the film “Thunderbolts*”! Special seminar with ILM creators ​ Digital Hollywood Inc. Press Release: October 21, 2025 To Members of the Media A look at the VFX making of the film “Thunderbolts*”! Special seminar by ILM creators Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:30 PM Digital Hollywood Tokyo Main Campus
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November 18, 2025 (Tuesday) 19:30~ Held at Digital Hollywood Tokyo Main Campus (Participation is free) Digital Hollywood, a training school for IT and digital content professionals (operated by Digital Hollywood Co., Ltd.; Headquarters and Main Campus: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hironori Haruna; President: Tomoyuki Sugiyama), has collaborated with Hollywood artist Yoshiya Yamada (Industrial Light & We will be hosting a VFX making seminar on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, featuring lecturer Hiroyuki Yamada (Industrial Light & Magic) as he delves into the behind-the-scenes story of the latest film, “Thunderbolts.” Yamada mastered 3DCG at Digital Hollywood and is currently a senior generalist artist at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), one of the world’s leading VFX production companies, where he has worked on numerous Hollywood blockbusters. He has worked on numerous blockbuster projects, including Marvel titles like “Star Wars” and “The Avengers,” as well as “The Creator,” creating full-screen CG and creating environments. He also played a key role in the latest Marvel film, “Thunderbolts*,” which was released in May 2025. This seminar will be held as a behind-the-scenes seminar, showcasing actual production footage and sharing valuable know-how on how to present a film. This is a rare opportunity to experience the rarely-seen behind-the-scenes world of Hollywood production. This content is recommended for those who aspire to work in the CG or film industry in the future, or those interested in the behind-the-scenes of filmmaking. Click here for details ​ [Who would we recommend this seminar to?] ・Those interested in the making of Hollywood films ・Those considering employment or a career change in the CG industry ・Those learning production techniques using Blender, Maya, etc. ・Those aspiring to a career at ILM or an overseas studio ・Fans of “Thunderbolts*” and Marvel works 【Seminar Content】 Part 1: Opening and Introduction of Mr. Yamada Part 2: “Thunderbolts*” VFX Making Commentary Part 3: Q&A Session – You will have the opportunity to ask Mr. Yamada questions directly. [Event Overview] “How Amazing Images Are Made: VFX Making Seminar for the Film ‘Thunderbolts*'” ■Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:30 PM (Doors Open: 7:15 PM) ■Venue: Digital Hollywood Tokyo Main Campus (3F, Ochanomizu Sola City Academia, 4-6 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku) ■Participation Fee: Free (Reservation Required) ■Capacity: 100 people Make a reservation here ​ Contact: Digital Hollywood Tokyo Main Campus TEL: 0120-386-810 (closed on Mondays) MAIL：tokyo@dhw.co.jp
https://school.dhw.co.jp/school/tokyo/ [Speaker introduction] Yoshiya Yamada Mr. Industrial Light & Magic Senior Generalist Artist Digital Hollywood U.S.A. School (dhima, commonly known as Deema: Digital Hollywood Institute of Media Arts) Graduated in CG Visual Studies in 1999
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/496/2591/496-2591-bafadc2d59ffff227f787e8821aca2b9-1857×1238.png Industrial Light & Magic Senior Generalist Artist: Yoshiya Yamada Born in Hiroshima Prefecture in 1968. Majored in mechanical engineering at Okayama University of Science. After graduating, he joined a home appliance manufacturer in 1990. After eight years there, he moved to the United States in 1998 at the age of 30 and enrolled in the CG Visual Arts department at Digital Hollywood Institute of Media Arts (dhima). After graduating, he began an internship at Pixel Envy in Santa Monica through an instructor’s introduction. He worked on VFX for music videos. After working there full-time for two years, he joined Hydraulx as a founding member when the president of Pixel Envy founded the company. He spent approximately 12 years as a modeling supervisor, developing assets and shots for films such as
“Transformers,” “Pacific Rim,” and “Skyscraper.” In 2012, he joined Industrial Light & Magic to fulfill his dream of working on Star Wars. As a Senior Generalist/Environment Artist, he worked on VFX for spin-offs such as “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “Rogue One,” and “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” as well as TV series such as “The Mandalorian,” Marvel Cinematic Universe films like “The Avengers,” “Ahsoka the Creator,” and “The Creator.” In addition, he participated in the latest Marvel franchise film, Thunderbolts, which was released in May 2025, and Wicked, which is scheduled for release in November 2025. He is currently working on Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, which is scheduled for release in May 2026. [Course information] Digital Hollywood offers a learning environment ideal for those who wish to study through face-to-face communication, those who wish to learn in a new environment, and those who wish to study in a creative environment. If you would like to see the learning environment for yourself, we hold free information sessions and counseling sessions from time to time, so please feel free to join us. CG-related courses are offered at the following campuses: ■Digital Hollywood Tokyo Main Campus (Ochanomizu) ・CG/VFX Major ・Regular CG/VFX Major (AL Class) ・Regular XR Major ・Specialized 3DCG Designer Major ・CGGYM ■Digital Hollywood Osaka Main Campus ・Regular CG/VFX Major ・Specialized 3DCG Designer Major ・CGGYM ■Digital Hollywood STUDIO Shinjuku ・Regular Course CG/VFX Major (AL Class) ・CGGYM For course details, please visit Click here 【Career Advancement Support System through Reskilling】
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Session/Counseling ​ About Digital Hollywood (Vocational School) https://school.dhw.co.jp/ In October 1994, the main campus opened in Ochanomizu, Tokyo, at the same time as Digital Hollywood Co., Ltd. was established. Currently, in addition to Tokyo, there are also campuses in Umeda, Osaka. This is a vocational school that primarily targets working adults, training professionals in web design, 3DCG, VFX, video, graphics, etc., with the aim of helping them find employment in various industries or become independent.
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