Woman In Animation, Los Angeles Chapter Presents

ANIMATION MASTER CLASSES:Tools and Tips of The Trade That You Were Never Taught In School Yet Need To Know on The Job

August 4-5, & 11-12

ASIFA MEMBERS RECEIVE SPECIAL DISCOUNT!

Burbank, CA, July 19, 2012 --- The Los Angeles Chapter of Woman In Animation (WIA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, kicks off the summer with a series of “Animation Master Classes,” featuring courses and discussion on what you were never taught in school yet need to know when seeking a career in animation for the entertainment industry. Industry veterans will help newbies and professionals alike to navigate their path in animation writing, voice-over for animation, storyboarding, visual development and animation.

Showcasing a luminary cast of irrepressible professionals in animation, the WIA La Chapter, “Animation Master Classes” will be held August, 4-5, and 11-12 at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, 16926 Saticoy Street, Van Nuys, CA. Special guest star includes Emmy-award winning voice talent, June Foray, ("Rocky And His Friends") who will address the voice over class on August 5. In addition, WIA Los Angeles chapter is pleased to offer its Member discount to members of ASIFA. Please include your membership number when signing up.

The schedule of classes and price breakdown is as follows:

DATE

CLASSES

TEACHERS

Saturday, August 4, 2012/10am–12pm, 1pm-4pm

Animation Writing

Gordon Bressack (“Pinky and The Brain”), Jeff Howard (Disney’s “Tinkerbell”), and Craig Miller (“Curious George”)

Sunday, August 5, 2012/10am–12pm, 1pm-4pm

Voice-Over for Animation

June Foray ("Rocky And His Friends") and Mark Evanier ("The Garfield Show") and a reception afterwards.

Saturday, August 11,2012/10am–12pm, 1pm–4pm

Storyboard and Visual Development

Sean Bishop ("Shrek The Halls"), Larry Leker ("Beauty And The Beast"),Linda Miller ("Sofia The First") and Bonita Versh ("Wild Thornberrys")

Sunday, August 12, 2012/10am– 12pm, 1pm–4pm

Animation

Connor Flynn ("Proud Family"), Tom Decker ("Curious George"), Linda Miller ("An American Tail"),