The Nico and the Weighing of the Heart showcase brought FIU students and AVG industry judges together for a live gameplay reveal, project pitches, and the selection of the next capstone game and animated short film.

The Batship Studio Collab Event transformed Batship Studio into a neon-lit creative lab, with Unreal Engine MetaHuman facial capture demos, projectors on every wall, and a highly motivated mix of students and professionals building community in Miami.

This game developer journey traces a path from paper “level design” and a first command-line tic-tac-toe game to real industry experience, hard-earned lessons, and the value of making, networking, and community.

This Miami animation VFX gaming meetup recap covers our February 2026 gathering at Mia Market—14 creatives across animation, VFX, game development, and 3D printing sharing career advice, project ideas, and big excitement for our next meetup collaboration with Batship Studio.

Unreal Engine for fashion is already being used for interactive activations and digital runway storytelling, and when paired with CLO3D it creates a fast pipeline for realistic garments, cinematic lighting, and real-time iteration.

AVG Guild’s Hearts in Motion, Valentine’s Day, Art Challenge is here with 10 prompts for animators, VFX artists, and game devs—perfect for building portfolio-ready work, trying new tools, and sharing with the community.

This Miami animation VFX gaming meetup recap covers AVG Guild’s January networking night at Mia Market—20 creatives from animation, VFX, games, VR, sound, and more, plus a spotlight on Carlos D Gonzalez and his decade-in-the-making indie RPG Faeland.

A fresh year brings new opportunities in animation, VFX, gaming, and motion graphics. Explore trusted community job resources, networking tips, and practical reminders to help you start the year informed, connected, and ready.

Overwhelmed by new-year creative goals? This 30-day reset helps animators, VFX, and game artists build momentum without burnout.

2025 was AVG’s biggest year becoming a nonprofit, launching our official website, partnering with FIU as a Creative Collaborator Sponsor, and growing our creative community across Miami. Here’s a look back at our milestones and what’s coming next in 2026.

Kick off December with AVG’s Christmas 2D and 3D Art Challenge: Frosted Dimensions! Create festive animations, illustrations, sculpts, or renders and share them with the community on Discord or Instagram. Join us and bring magical holiday worlds to life through your art!

Our final meetup of 2025 turned into a night of surprises, Korean cuisine, and creative energy! Read how the AVG Guild wrapped up the year with games, laughter, and plans for 2026.

Our October Miami Animation Meetup brewed up creative energy with 3D printing demos, card and board game design sessions, and inspiring conversations among artists, animators, and game developers. From Bilal Khan’s 3D-printed AVG magnets to Isai Oveido’s pixel art card games, the night was filled with treats, teamwork, and a touch of Halloween magic.

This month at AVG Guild, we’re celebrating major milestones — from art exhibits and film festival wins to new Houdini courses and career anniversaries. Plus, we welcomed 14 new members to our growing creative community!

Great animation isn’t magic—it’s choices. This practical guide breaks down the 12 principles of animation with why they matter, quick ways to apply them, and ready-to-use feedback lines. Perfect for film, games, or motion—tailored to the AVG Guild community.

AVG Guild’s Miami animation meetup: ~15 artists and game pros sharing career advice, networking, and building community.