Once upon a time animation art wasn't worth the celluloid it was painted on. Art that would now be worth tens of thousands of dollars was washed or thrown away – and what was saved often handled thoughtlessly or just forgotten about. Things have changed since then, changed a lot. People now realize that animation art is exactly that - a thing of beauty in its own right, and a cultural heritage to be cherished and preserved. Preservation is where Ron Barbagallo comes into the picture.

Since 2006 LME Collections had been creating collections of After Effects templates, presets and graphics (2800+ ) for Fortune 500 corporations, students and broadcast designers.

A 600€ Prize + a special pass to visit the festival and meet the artists personally can be yours!

Anima Mundi is the International Animation Festival of Brazil.

A festival that aims to inform, train, educate and entertain by using the infinite possibilities of the language of animation.

In 2010 Anima Mundi celebrates its 18th anniversary by promoting, beyond the annual festival in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, a series of activities that are reflected in this website.

Participate in Anima Mundi by entering your film, joining our virtual community and glancing through our windows the universe of International Animation.

The 19th edition of the International Animation Festival of Brazil, Anima Mundi 2011 takes place from July 15 to 24 in Rio de Janeiro and from July 27 to 31 in Sao Paulo.

Please go to our website for an online entry-form, entry rules and transportation label: www.animamundi.com.br.

The deadline for entries and for sending the promotional material is March 23rd.

If you need additional information on the pre-selection process please send email to: entry@animamundi.com.br.

The categories in competition are:
Short Films
Feature Films
Shorts for Children
Brazilian Animation
Student Film

There will also be awards for:
Best Animation
Best Script
Best Soundtrack
Best Art-Direction
Best Commissioned Film

CALL TO ARTISTS: "WOMEN IN ANIMATION" - WIA Gallery Group Show at Gallery 839, Burbank, California

Scheduled to run from March 4th - March 25th, 2011

Opening Reception: March 4th, 6-10 PM

Women in Animation-Hollywood Chapter is looking for original work for our very first gallery show! We want to showcase the amazing talent in our industry by exhibiting YOUR personal work.  The theme is open; art can include paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, or crafts.  The unifying element is that the artwork MUST be created by either female professionals in the animation industry OR current WIA members.

Artists are encouraged to submit up to 3 pieces to be considered for the show.

Send jpegs, bio, and website info to jesskhendron@gmail.com by February 1st to be included on the postcard.  ALL Artwork MUST be in by February 25th.

Gallery 839 @ The Animation Guild

1105 N. Hollywood Way

Burbank, CA 91505

845‑7500

http://animationguild.org/

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Women In Animation is a professional, non-profit organization established in 1994 to foster the dignity, concerns and advancement of women who are involved in any and all aspects of the art and industry of animation.

WIA is… a networking organization. We provide opportunities for you to meet and exchange business cards with interesting and influential people in the animation industry. WIA is an organization of friendly and helpful people. Look for a mentor here!

WIA is… an educational organization. Through our workshops, meetings and panels you are bound to gain valuable insight into the industry, opportunities available to you and other educational resources in your area.

WIA is… an organization of creative people. Our membership includes people actively involved in Computer and Traditional Animation, Voice Acting, Production Management, Education, and Writing for Animation.

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There's been a lot of response to my last article. This really interesting challenge just arrived in my inbox. In fact, it’s so strong that I’m publishing it in full. It’s from Janet Blatter, a cognitive scientist, author, and film script and development consultant.

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VIEWFest – A global network of digital movie festivals.

A selection of the best of every fest is screened, through the net, to all others fests.

This is VIEWFest. Turin is the Italian knot of the net.

VIEWFest, the italian evolution of Resfest, the successful global touring digital film festival, is not a festival like any other. It doesn’t have a mere spatial location, rather, it is a knot in a net.

Imagine a network of festivals everywhere in the world, from São Paulo to Seoul, from Amsterdam to Istanbul. Now, draw some virtual lines, communication channels among all these cities. The result is a worldwide festival, where every knot in the net is connected to the others. For Italy, this knot is Turin.

So… Get ready for the new era of the vanguard of digital filmmaking.

Three days of film, art, video clips, music, workshop, parties, and much more, and more…