Send us your short features, animations, trash movies, documentaries, music videos, etc. We bring everything on screen that is freaky, crafty, slick, hard-boiled, and witty! Anything is allowed - as long as it's short and cheap!

 

As a short film festival for low & no budget productions, ClipAward explicitly addresses independent filmmakers who make films without big money. Therefore, your submissions may not be produced within the scope of media studies and exceed 500€ per minute. The maximum length is 15 minutes. The shorts have to be subtitled in German or English.

 

The festival takes place from April 26th-28th, 2013 in the Mannheim Palace, Germany.

 

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Submission Deadline: March, 1st 2013

Kinematifest is Webster University’s International Animation and Interactive Media festival. Our mission is to showcase student work and foster a worldwide interest in animation and interactive media. We strive to give students an opportunity to have their work critiqued by industry professionals, facilitate networking opportunities and advocate learning through workshops and seminars. Additionally, we hope to provide a fun, warm, and welcoming atmosphere for all attendees.

 

Dates: April 19-20, 2013

 

Speakers: TBA

 

Submissions due by: March 23rd, 2013

 

Information for Submissions and Registration on:

http://www.kinematifest.com

Munky is delighted to host a workshop evening with legendary SideFX guru Jeff Wagner discussing Ocean FX And FLIP Fluids in the latest release, Houdini12.5

Houdini 12.5 has new whitewater and spray solvers along with new tools to help set up fluid simulations for anything from water to lava. There is also the new OceanFX tools for simulating large ocean water from calm to stormy. The Ocean FX Wave Tank tool lets you simulate a FLIP fluid simulation driven by an animated ocean surface.

This class will cover generating ocean water, fast moving water, fluid tanks and the new Ocean FX tools for those users who are either familiar with Houdini’s interface or experienced Maya Artists. You are welcome to bring laptops and play along but not essential!

Doors open at 6:30pm for registration. Jeff will start the talk at 7pm sharp and talk for approximately 2 hours after which there will be some refreshments and a chance for a chat.

Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Time: 9:30 EST/ 6:30 PSTLength: 3 hours
Cost: $95
Early Bird Rate: $65 (until March 27th)
Where: Web slide show with audio. 
No travel required - Phone in, Skype in or LoginBonuses: Sample animation treatment, software discount, workbook & more
Register before March 27 and SAVE $30.
Register online at http://www.HitMakerSeminar.comHosted by producer Mark Simon and Max Howard, former executive at Disney, Dreamworks and Warner Bros Animation.In this Hit Maker Seminar, Max & Mark will reveal:How to pitch animationWhere to pitch your animationWhat you need for your pitchHow to land great pitch meetingsThe biggest pitch mistakes to avoidThe #1 element you MUST have for your pitch8 Steps to creating a story that will sellHow the animated film Igor was soldDiscover your USP - Unique Selling PointThe questions you must be prepared to answerHow project titles matterWhat you need to do before your pitchHow Mark pitched 35 times in one dayBonuses:Sample animation treatmentWorth more than the price of the webinarStoryboard Pro v4 Software discount worth $300Sample animation 1-sheetSample animtion scriptWorkbookSample Submission Release Form4 ways you'll benefit from this webinar:You'll prepare the right materials for your pitchYou'll be more confident in your pitchYou'll discover the the Hollywood insider secrets to pitching like a proYou'll avoid project-killing mistakes 

Date: Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
Time: 9:30pm EST/ 6:30pm PSTLength: 2.5 – 3 hours
Cost: $95Where: Web slide show with audio.No travel required – Just login, phone in or Skype inBonuses: Sample animation treatment, 1-sheet, feature animation script, script coverage sample, software give-away, software discounts and more in our downloadable 150 page workbook.
Download these bonuses NOW, once you register.Register online at:http://www.sellyourtvconceptnow.com/pitching-animation-with-max-howard-and-mark-simon/

Vancouver Animation School is proud to present a free webinar of the Academy Award winning film "Life of Pi".  The webinar will be conducted by MPC animator Blaine Toderian.    This webinar is only possible due to the courtesy of The Moving Picture Company (MPC).  Please give them a big round of applause!  You will be able to access this webinar from your computer, iphone or ipad devices.

We ask all participants to NOT record the screen in any form or method, no distribution is allowed.  If any images are distributed, we won't be able to keep bringing these high level webinars to you.

Click to Register

We get another special treat to host Toon Boom for a demo of their latest software for story artists, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro 4.  Take an in-depth tour of Toon Boom Storyboard Pro 4, the artist’s tool of choice for creating storyboards digitally. Use Storyboard Pro’s latest version for Live Action, Gaming, and Animation projects, whether the project is 2D, 3D, or Mixed Media. Explore the benefits of this powerful new version, which now enhances the drawing experience by enabling the user to work in Bitmap or in Vector.  Create brushes and draw like you would in your favorite drawing programs.  Experience Storyboarding super-charged in 64-bit. Plan your games, short animations, television shows, or feature films using this Emmy-Award winning technology.

There will be a demo of the new software and a question and answer session at the end.  Join us for the live webinar and participate in the online discussion.  Can’t make it?  No problem we will be recording the event and will post it on our site for you to watch later.  Sign up today, space is limited to the first 100 participants.

THE CITRUS CEL ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY DRIPSBLACK

The Citrus Cel Animation Film Festival (Citrus Cel) is a non profit organization that celebrates animation as a cultural and commercial medium with three days of screenings, parties and panels in Jacksonville, Florida. Citrus Cel will act as a hub for students and professionals from the fields of animation, design, illustration, and film, as well as add to the growing cultural landscape of festivals and events in northeast Florida. 

Film Programming: The following categories will provide audiences with a broad array of animated projects to enjoy:

Feature Films

Student Short Films

Movie and Television Title Sequences

Broadcast Animations

Visual Effects

Classical Animation

Experimental and Mixed Media

2D Animation

3D Animation

Stop Motion

Gaming Animation

Shorts for Kids

If you’ve got a TV show idea and are frustrated about where and who to pitch it to, and how to get past the gatekeepers, you will want to attend my FREE webinar “Best TV Pitch Opportunities Ever”. Jeanne and I will answer your burning questions about how to get to network and cable development execs and pitch your show. And you don’t need an agent! The webinar is Thursday, March 14 at 6:30pm PST/ 9:30pm EST. Here’s the link for info and to register: www.FreeTvWebinar.com

This workshop is normally taught only in-house at studios and schools. This is the first time it is open to the public.
Register by February 10th and save up to $25.00 on tuition!

CHARACTER MOVEMENT FOR ANIMATION
2-DAY OPEN WORKSHOP

Sundays February 24 & March 3, 2013
12:00pm - 4:00pm

in Universal City, CA
(next to Universal Studios Hollywood)

with instructor
Lorin Eric Salm
• Mime & Movement Instructor for Stage, Film, TV •
• Character Movement Reference Actor for Animation •


A fun, exciting workshop that gets animators on their feet
to learn how characters express with the body

In the art of Animation, movement and characterization are obviously key points of interest to artists. Careful analysis of the body and its possibilities in natural and stylized movement is invaluable. Character Movement for Animation offers animators a greater understanding of the potential of a character’s physical expression, and of how characters visually express personality, thought, and emotion with the body.

In these workshops, some concepts are introduced through lecture and demonstration. There is no substitute, though, for hands-on experience, so animators participate in exercises and improvisations to achieve a better understanding. Printed materials accompany each workshop for later reference.

Workshop topics range from the basic nature of stylized movement to taking full advantage of 3D animation.

Each Sunday, participants will have 4 hours of class, with a short break in the middle of the day. The workshop is offered for students age 17 to adult (younger students by special permission only). Regular tuition is $135.00. Discounts of up to $25.00 off are available for participants who register by February 10th.