Artists from Pixar are coming to teach in Seattle!
VanArts presents a Character Animation & Story Development masterclass, taught by instructors from Pixar Animation Studios.
Geared toward:- 2D/3D character animators & designers- game designers & developers- writers, screenwriters, storyboarders- producers & editors of films & videos- software developers- other creative professionals- working pros, students, enthusiasts- educators, teachers
This exceptional 2-day training event is a great professional development opportunity, and takes place on June 29/30 in Seattle.
INFO & REGISTRATION:http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-2012-seattle

FEST ANCA

JUNE 28TH-JULY1ST

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA

This year Fest Anča will reveal its treasures by screening many animated films. Music videos, children´s cartoons, slightly piquant pictures for adults, short films, feature films, in a nutshell, at the venue, you will have a unique opportunity to see all sorts of things related to animation in many ways. Another exciting part of the event is the international contest Anča Award, in which 28 films from 17 countries will compete to win the favour of the international jury. An Anča Music Video Award will also be given in the international competition for animated music video.

MORE INFORMATION ON EVENT TO BE ANNOUNCED

CALL FOR ENTRIES!

5th Edition of Fest Anca - international animation festival in Slovakia launched their Call For Entry! There´s no entry fee and you can win a cash prize in both of two categories - Anca Award for best animated short and Anca Music Video Award for best animated music video. Final deadline for all entrants: 30. March 2012!

Artists from Pixar are coming to teach in Chicago!
VanArts presents a Character Animation & Story Development masterclass, taught by instructors from Pixar Animation Studios.
Geared toward:- 2D/3D character animators & designers- game designers & developers- writers, screenwriters, storyboarders- producers & editors of films & videos- software developers- other creative professionals- working pros, students, enthusiasts- educators, teachers
This exceptional 2-day training event is a great professional development opportunity, and takes place on June 22/23 in Chicago.
INFO & REGISTRATION:http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-2012-chicago

TAAFI “CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS”

Toronto, January 17, 2012 –The Toronto Animation Arts Festival International (TAAFI) has opened up its submission process for animated films for their inaugural event to take place June 22 – 24th, 2012 at the Tiff Bell Lightbox.

TAAFI is excited to receive submissions to the festival and there are several categories that you can enter.  Submission is FREE before February 29th 2012 and submissions close April 15th 2012.  Chosen by a committee of experts, selected films will be eligible for: Audience Choice, Grand Prix, and Best of Fest Grand Prix.  Besides films, Animated Commercials, Game Cinematics, and Motion Graphics are all welcome and encouraged.

TAAFI is accepting both International and local Shorts (22 minutes or less) and Features (60 Minutes or Longer) of all genres and techniques! If it is animated we would like to see it!

"We're excited to finally bring a world-class animation festival to Toronto!” says Barney Wornoff, TAAFI Chair and Founding Member.  “People are really going to go nuts for the great animation we'll be showing from around the world and from their very own backyard. It's about time Toronto had a festival of this caliber, celebrating our exciting animation industry, artists and everything that is animated!"

To access the application and find full details visit http://www.taafi.com/submit/ 

Golden Kuker-Sofia

3rd International Animation Film Festival

June 11th-17th, Bulgaria

One of the most important cultural events in Bulgaria, the International Animation Film Festival "Golden Kuker" - took its first steps in the National Palace of Culture in October 2010 in Sofia, Bulgaria. It was vividly reflected in the media and was recognized by the film critics as very successful. More than 200 films from 29 countries entered the competition in 2010 and more than 340 films from 51 countries in 2011 (among which were authors of films nominated for an “Oscar” and films of artists awarded at international festivals category "A"). IAFF “Golden Kuker” is the first festival of animation in Bulgaria since the beginning of the new century. It is organized by BAICAA (Bulgarian Association of Independent Cartoon Animation Artists "Proyko Proykov” - a non-profit organization), chaired by Mrs. Nadezhda Slavova (cartoon artist, filmmaker and author of numerous animation films).

The Festival exists to disprove the common opinion that animation is only for kids by screening a myriad of attention-engaging, intelligent films from the most exotic countries in the world, showcasing different animation techniques, showing that animation is for everyone. The supporting events such as workshops, master-classes, lectures, round tables and presentations, provide a rare opportunity to meet world renowned animation professionals, make contacts and present/watch the latest animation creations from all around the world.

The programme of the festival includes: Competition programme covering several categories (feature films /over 50 min/, super-short films /up to 1 min/, short films /up to 10 min/, short films /10-50 min/, Bulgarian films, student films, films made for kids, commissioned films, eco-animation films /2012 festival edition/).

Red Stick 2012

June 4th -11th Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The Red Stick International Animation Festival, now in its 7th year, is an exciting community event that converges the worlds of technology, art, entertainment and exploration. Though artists have always used the tools of their time, at no time since the Renaissance has there been a similar convergence of science and art.

The movement toward convergence highlights not only the new set of technical skills that artists employ, but likewise the artistic vision that scientists are embracing. The worlds of the artist and scientist are folding in on one another, and Baton Rouge is at a unique moment in time to embrace this sea of change, further it, and make it our own.

Each year, the Red Stick International Animation Festival accepts entries for its “Best of the Fest” animated film competition. The festival accepts work from students, amateurs and professionals in the categories Animated Short Film (student / professional), Music Video, Experimental Animation & Visual Music, and Scientific Visualization.

The top entry in each category will receive a Red Baton award and the best overall festival entry will receive our Baton D’or, the Gold Baton. Beginning this year, we will offer cash prizes for the best films in selected categories, as well as for the Baton D’or.

Annecy International Animated Film Festival and Market

June 4th-9th

Annecy, France

Check out the latest animated gems, find out about current and future trends, meet up with your favourite film directors and up-and-coming talents, track down new associates and partners... in the fun and friendly atmosphere of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

 There are 5 theatres in and around Annecy screening Festival films from 10am to 11pm. The programme includes films in the official selection and screenings which don't need to be reserved.Each evening at 10pm, there is also a screening on the giant screen on the Pâquier lawn (opposite Bonlieu, free access). Established animators and budding creatives, film directors and producers, teachers and students, designers or artists, long-standing fans or newcomers to the art... everyone can be found at the Festival.

The Festival is paying tribute to Ireland this year.

It is perhaps too early to say that there is a particular style of Irish animation cinema. Influenced by the USA, but especially by Europe, these creations are still in their infancy. However, you will discover the diversity of this animation through TV commissions, graduation and independent films, as well as some prize gems from the archives.

Come join us for an animation filled weekend! Starting with our annual TAIS Showcase 2012 on Friday, June 1, 2012, 7pm - 11pm, the best animations from Canadian and international artists will be shown at the NFB Mediatheque (150 John St.).

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Below is the entire weekend's schedule of events:

TAIS Showcase 2012 and TAIS & NFB Animation Blowout!

Fri. June 1st, 2012:
 TAIS Showcase 2012 and Anijam: Technical Difficulties
 7pm – 11pm, $8 TAIS/NFB Members, $10 General Public
 
 The best animations from Canadian and international artists (90 mins)
 
 Sat. June 2nd, 2012:
 Creations, obsessions, and sensations
 7pm - 9pm, FREE
 
 Exceptional works from the NFB productions, programmed by the Toronto Animated Image Society (80 mins)
 
 Sun. June 3rd, 2012:
 Children’s Screening Program & Animation Workshop for Kids
 12:30pm - 4:30pm, $5/child, Free for accompanying adult
 
 Children’s screening from the NFB productions, programmed by the Toronto Animated Image Society (45 mins), paired with an introductory animation NFB workshop for kids using origami.
 
 Mon. June 4th, 2012:
  Meet the Artist: Iain Gardner – Artist Talk and Screening
 7pm – 9pm, PWYC
 International renowned, award-winning director and animator from Scotland.
 
 All events are held at the NFB Mediatheque (150 John St.)

Anima-Sao - International Animation Festival in São Gonçalo

 25 to 27 May 2012

 
Elite College

Sao Goncalo - Brazil

 

Anima-Sao - International Animation Festival in São Gonçalo is produced by Studio Alexandre Martins.

The event brings together, and great personalities of the National Film Animation, guests and local manufacturers to demonstrate their talents in productions original and / or awarded at other festivals worldwide.

Moreover, the general public has the opportunity to also show their talent, sometimes concealed in animation workshops with guidance and support of specialized monitors.

In order to promote a crowd lover of visual arts and cinema, free screenings are held at various locations in town for the general public, so that all social classes and ages can share the beauty of the animation cinema nationally and internationally.

Anima-Sao is ideal as the popularisation of culture, enabling all, without exception, access to the fascinating and magical world of Cinema Animation.

Anima-Sao - International Animation Festival in Sao Goncalo /Brazil - is an invitation to those who appreciate culture and cinema. Participating in this festival, already established in Sao Goncalo, surrounded by the charm of an event of this size is certainly a guarantee of good times to remember.
With all these attractions, the Festival is also a unique opportunity for a business enterprise.

 
Objectives

    * Keep the display space of the production of national and international entertainment in the city of São Gonçalo (RJ);
    * Honor dedicated animators;
    * Propagate cinematography little known;
    * Foster discussions about the production and realization of the Brazilian Cinema Animation;
    * Promote seminars, courses, workshops, "workshops", etc..;
    * Promote meetings between filmmakers and researchers;
    * Let the public know the Brazilian animation production nationally and internationally in places accessible and free, with standard display of international festivals;
    * Facilitate the exchange between producers, distributors and exhibitors;
    * Approaching the creators and artists of his audience.

 

Programming

Now in our 9th year, CSU Animation and Visual Effects are proud to present the Australian International Animation Festival 2012. The internationally renowned event has gone from strength to strength since its modest start and this year has secured amazing exclusives from more than 2,000 submissions from all around the world. The range of styles, genres and techniques is testament to the vibrancy and relevance of creative animation and the premiere screening of this highly acclaimed collection is happening right here in Wagga Wagga!

AIAF has also become far more accessible to our younger audience this year with an official M15+ rating. Yes, that’s right, no stealthy tactics to sneak in as we openly invite our growing fans to join in the fun and experience this unique event. AIAF is now rated M15+ except for the Kids Program (all ages) and Late Night Bizarre (Restricted to 18+).

Every film in the Top 50 of All Time Worldwide Box Office is either animated or heavily depends upon visual effects to succeed (http://boxofficemojo.com/alltime/world/). This trend is further evidenced by the Top 100 where an astonishing quarter of the films are completely animated. The creative freedom that animation provides has continuously expanded into all areas of film/television production, computer games, multimedia authoring and design, scientific visualisation, advertising and interactive media to name a few.

The festival showcases an eclectic mix of films and will give audiences a complete, up-to-date snapshot of the international creative animation scene. In addition to these there are programs that focus on digital animating, stop motion, and Australian made films. Rounding out the line-up are programs for younger audiences and the legendary “Late Night Bizarre” program for those whose tastes lurch to the truly odd and unfathomable.

A series of free talks and workshops given by filmmakers from Australia and overseas will provide those with questioning minds a chance to learn more about how and why these films get made. Buy a Full Festival Pass and you’ll save over 60%, win unbelievable prizes, see bonus films, network with key people, be invited to the after-party which includes complimentary food & drinks, and then some...

On top of all of that, Full Festival Pass holders will be in the running to win extremely generously door-prizes including Adobe CS6 Production Premium (worth $3,175), Wacom Intuos 5 Pen & Touch graphic tablet (worth $400), and Madman Entertainment exclusive 10-pack animation (worth $400+). We can’t think of many events of this magnitude where your chances of winning such esteemed prizes are so great without crowdsourcing work or organ donation.

Venue: Forum 6 Cinema
77 Trail Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650
(02) 6921 6863
Date: Friday 18th – Sunday 20th May 2012
Tickets are on sale now!
http://www.aiaf.com.au

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AIAF2012 Schedule

Friday 18th May
5:30pm - Doors Open
6:00pm - Official Opening & International Program #1
8.00pm - Japanese Animation Scene – The CALF Collective

Saturday 19th May
1.30pm - Kids Screening (4-7 years old)
3.00pm - Animation 101: Malcolm Turner
4:30pm - Animation 102: Glossy, The Epic
6.00pm - Australian Showcase & Meet the Australian Filmmakers
8.00pm - International Program #2
9:30pm - Late Night Bizarre (Restricted 18+)

Sunday 20th May
1.30pm - Kids Screening (4-7 years old) [Repeat]
3.00pm - Animation 103: Special Program
4.30pm - Animation 104: CG Design Sense
6.00pm - International Program #3
7.30pm - Japanese Animation Scene – Tokyo University of the Arts

Cost:
Full Festival Pass: $40
Single Session: $12
Kids Program: $6 (all ages)
Animation 10x Seminars: FREE
Tickets are on sale now!
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