Se-Ma-For Film Festival is organized by Se-ma-for Film Foundation operating by two-time Academy Award winning film studio. It is the only in Europe and Asia festival dedicated to puppet animation and stop motion. This year's edition will be held under the banner of animation from Eastern and Central Europe.

The festival not only gives you the opportunity to see the latest, exceptional works of animation artists from Poland and all over the world, but also the greatest classics.

It is also an opportunity to discover the beauty of the art of stop motion and participate in discussions with artists, producers, distributors, as well as representatives of international film schools and festivals.

Lodz city spirit and film tradition provides a unique atmosphere. We want the festival to be an international meeting platform for all speaking the universal language of animation.



This year's festival will include, among other things:

• International Stop Motion Animation Competition and Polish Animation Competition.

• "Animation in the neighborhood" - a project involving several countries of Eastern and Central Europe - the presentation of the most important works of the last five years.

• "Fathers of our animation" - a scientific conference, which will be attended by historians from Russia, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Slovak, Polish, Estonian and Hungarian. It will be a series of lectures illustrated with unique films from the major European archives.

• Special screenings organized on the occasion of 65th Se-ma-for anniversary; "Mornings for children" and special educational shows for high schools.

• Panels for producers, distributors, as well as promoters of the animation. Workshops and conferences with outstanding artists from Iran, Russia, USA, Romania, Belarus and Lithuania.

• Festival zone located in culture, art and creative business center - OFF Piotrkowska and related events; concerts and exhibitions, as well as a visit to the newly opened Se-ma-for Museum of Animation.



Discover the timeless beauty of stop motion animation



"They move, move like living, what a fantastic material, able to create miracles!" Ladislas Starevich - pioneer of puppet animation, which he invented in 1910 in Kaunas, during the recreation of stag beetles fight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From October 10th to 13th Se-Ma-For Film Foundation will organize 3rd edition of Se-Ma-For Film Festival (held in Lodz, Poland) – the first stop-motion animation festival in Europe and Asia. 

You are kindly invited to submit your films – every stop-motion film produced after January 1st 2010, which running time is not longer than 35 minutes can be entered.

  

Submission deadline is August 3rd 2012.

 

Submission materials include: Entry Form, copy of the film (DVD), English translation of the film, two stills and photograph of the director (author) of the film. Materials can be send by e-mail (festival@se-ma-for.com) or addressed to:

  

Artists from Pixar are coming to teach in Vancouver!
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 September 28/29 in Vancouver, Canada.
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Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival, one of the UK's leading showcases and meeting points for emerging talent, returns to Bristol's harbourside from 18-23 September 2012. Join the festival for six days packed with screenings, workshops, networking, special guests and gala events, with a dazzling programme spanning film, visual art, animation, performance and music.

The full programme is now available online where you can also find delegate passes and tickets on sale. www.encounters-festival.org.uk

2012 IBC Conference and Exhibition

Sept 6th-11th

Amsterdam

In an industry that is constantly changing and evolving IBC provides an essential guide to the latest technologies, business models and innovations at the forefront of electronic media and entertainment. From mobile video to automated playout, stereo 3D to cloud production - whatever your interest, IBC has it covered. There are fourteen themed halls to browse housing the latest innovations from more than 1,300 leading brands alongside a wealth of free to attend activities and events designed to enrich your business, your knowledge, and your one to one relationships.

Stimulating debate and sharpening strategy, the IBC Conference attracts the industry’s most influential and authoritative speakers. Join in this 6-day programme packed with headline-grabbing keynotes, masterclasses, revered technical papers and posters, Q&A’s, panel discussions and more.There is nowhere else you can network with representatives of Microsoft, The Walt Disney Studios, Facebook, Sony, the BBC, Google and the European Commission. Only IBC combines such invigorating debate and definitive overview of the roadmaps that will govern the future of electronic media and entertainment.

Q & A: Disney Director George Scribner

An intimate conversation with a member of that exclusive group of people that have directed a Disney Feature film, as well as worked on other Disney classics. Scribner has many insights into the process of making a feature film and working with some of Disney's most talented artists such as Glen Keane and Joe Ranft. He is also a Director of Animation for Disney's Imagineering.

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Painting for Disney Parks by George Scribner

OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP:

Disney Artist & Director George Scribner

Get one of the only 10 spots in this unique workshop that gives you much one-on-one time with George, a Disney artist, Feature Film Director and artist that has decades of training from many master painters.

George, who grew up in the Republic of Panama, has recently been commissioned to document the Panama Canal expansion, with paintings that capture the canal as well as everyday life in Panama.

A local high school grad, he got his start in Jacksonville and is grateful to the many people that inspired him to follow his dreams.

Workshop geared towards beginners or established painters.

AUGUST 24, 25, 26

11 am - 4 pm daily, 3 Days

Art Institute of Jacksonville on Baypine Rd

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Artists from Pixar are coming to teach in Toronto!
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 July 27/28 in Toronto, Canada.
INFO & REGISTRATION:http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-toronto-2012

30 Minutes with Mark & Jeanne Simon.Get inside information on producing, pitching and selling TV shows  from Mark & Jeanne Simon.
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GIVE AWAY WORTH $230:
We will give away one FREE 2 year subscription to our TV Pitch Tips (worth $230) during the call.This webinar is for YOU. Tell us what's on your mind and we'll answer questions, address concerns, and pull back the curtain on the TV biz.
Do not miss this opportunity to talk with Mark & Jeanne Simon.
Title: 30 Minutes With Mark & Jeanne Simon
Time: Tuesday, July 17th at 9:30pm Eastern/ 6:30pm PST

Artists from Pixar are coming to teach in Miami!
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 July 13/14th in Miami Beach, Florida.
INFO & REGISTRATION:http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-miami-2012

Special Offer: $500 Summer VFX Bootcamps

 

Don’t just sit around this summer watching TV and surfing the internet! Spend it at Escape Studios VFX Bootcamp!

Learn more about visual effects production and compositing in one of our month-long bootcamps. In the first two weeks of the bootcamp, you’ll be introduced to vfx production where you’ll learn the basics of camera tracking, particle effects, texturing, lighting and rendering. Then, spend the last two weeks learning the basics of compositing including rotoscoping, keying and color correction.

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