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

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

Qube! Certified Administrator Training  

PipelineFX is proud to offer certification training on Qube! render farm management software. The Qube! Certified Administrator (QCA) certification validates the ability to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot render farms used in digital media production. The curriculum is designed for technical support staff, render pipeline engineers, Qube! reseller implementation and pre-sales engineers, IT consultants implementing Qube! for render farms, R&D engineers, render wranglers and IT personnel charged with deploying and/or managing a render farm. Training includes extensive hands-on lab time.

* Course size is limited so make your reservations now. Contact your Qube! reseller or your PipelineFX territory manager today to reserve your seat.

* Commercial/Government – $1,600.00 per seat
* Full-time Education Faculty and Staff – $800.00 per seat

 

May 17 & 18, 2012 – Tokyo, Japan
Location:  Daikin Industries
JR Shinagawa East Building, 12th Floor, 2-18-1, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075, Japan
Phone: 81-3-6716-0477
Dates: May 17 & 18 (Thurs & Fri)
Host contact: Takao Ishizaki
Email: ishizaki@comtec.daikin.co.jp

WORKSHOP: STOP-MOTION-ANIMATION
animating 3D characters
Next Date: 27.-29. April 2012 (german spoken)
MORE INFO @ http://www.weirdoughmation.de/eworkshops.htm

We are now accepting entries for our 15th edition, which will run from 24 - 28 April 2012. KICFF is looking for high quality shorts, long shorts, features and documentaries to be screened in our main section and numerous side bars of Norway's largest festival for films for children and youth. Read our guidelines below and fill in our online entry form.

Kristiansand International Children’s Film Festival (KICFF) is an annual festival established to promote film and video for children aged 3 - 14. For teenagers we promote films in the Youth Programme (14+).

PROGRAMMES
The Main Programme is devoted to new feature films for children for theatrical and video release. Titles are selected on artistic merit. The sidebars will consist of several short film programmes, Panorama, Youth Programme (14+), documentaries and long shorts. Special attention will be paid to new films from the Nordic countries, but traditionally, all parts of the world are represented.

The festival has a screening club for professionals.

The Festival management makes the selection for the Festival.

AWARDS
FILM&KINO’s Children’s Film Award: An international jury awards the best film in the Main Programme with NOK 75.000 as well as a diploma, to support Norwegian distribution for the film. Presented by FILM & KINO.

The Ludi Award:Audience award for best film in the Main Programme, including a statuette and a diploma.

The ECFA Award: A professional jury awards the best film in the Main Programme with a ECFA diploma and the winner is nominated to comepe for Best European Children’s Film of the year (announced at the 2013 Berlinale Generation).

The Don Quijote Award : An international jury awards the most outstanding film in the Youth Programme (14+). The award is presented by The International Federation of Film Societies FICC.

 

THE ENTRY FORM MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE FOLLOWING:

- A DVD screener or digital file (link to e.g. Vimeo, ftp access or Dropbox)

- A synopsis of the film, maximum 50 words.

- A digital photo from the film. 300 dpi. (please upload via web form)

- A listing of the film's participation and Awards received at other Film festivals.

- The festival accepts 35 mm prints, Video (Beta SP PAL or DigiBeta), DCP, Blu-Ray Disck and digital file (Prores 4.2.2 / 4.2.2HQ) as screening formats. English subtitles are required.

ENTRIES MUST BE SENT BEFORE FEBRUARY 1st 2012

Address for DVDs and other material (please contact us if you want to send your screener with courier rather than regular mail)

Kristiansand International Children’s Film Festival,
Kristiansand Kino
P.O. Box 356
4663 Kristiansand
Norway

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Programme coordinator: Even Thunes Jensen,
Tel: + 47 3810 4320 / + 47 9592 4433 Fax: + 47 3810 4201

PUPPETMAKING FOR STOP-MOTION-ANIMATION
from Armature to final Character
basic techniques for efficient puppets
Next Date: 20.-22. April 2012 (german spoken)
MORE INFO @ http://www.weirdoughmation.de/eworkshops.htm

Qube! Certified Administrator Training  

PipelineFX is proud to offer certification training on Qube! render farm management software. The Qube! Certified Administrator (QCA) certification validates the ability to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot render farms used in digital media production. The curriculum is designed for technical support staff, render pipeline engineers, Qube! reseller implementation and pre-sales engineers, IT consultants implementing Qube! for render farms, R&D engineers, render wranglers and IT personnel charged with deploying and/or managing a render farm. Training includes extensive hands-on lab time.

* Course size is limited so make your reservations now. Contact your Qube! reseller or your PipelineFX territory manager today to reserve your seat.

* Commercial/Government – $1,600.00 per seat
* Full-time Education Faculty and Staff – $800.00 per seat

 

April 14 & 15, 2012 – Las Vegas, NV USA (NAB)

Location: Howard Hughes Business Center
3753 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 672-2246
Dates: April 14 & 15 (Sat & Sun)
Host contact: Michelle Ray
Email: michelle@pipelinefx.com

Do you have an idea for an animated feature or TV series?
Do you want to make BIG $$$?
How do you avoid losing your shirt in production? Studio Executive & Producer of Academy Award-Winning Films (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin), Max Howard, and independent animation producer, Mark Simon, will share their secrets that have produced award-winning and money-making animations! Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2012Time: Live, 9:00 p.m. EST/ 6:00 p.m. PST

Length: 2-3+ hours

Cost: $95Location: Anywhere. Login/phone in/ Skype inRegister: http://www.sellyourtvconceptnow.com/producing-animated-features-with-max-howard/You will discover:Where to pitch your film & TV animationWhere to raise production fundsOne piece of advice that could save you MILLION$Which animation studios are best to work withIf you should produce a pilotWhen you should set up a toy dealIndustry insider tips to estimate movie incomeHow much money the creators of South Park have madeThe best film & TV markets to attendHow Despicable Me overcame a terrible titleWhy Mars Needs Moms bombed – BIGHow Hoodwinked became one of the most successful independent animated films of all timeAnd more...

2012 MIPTV MEDIA FESTIVAL

April 1st-4th Cannes, France

MIPTV is the greatest gathering in TV & Media.
It’s where the industry makes deals that will shape the future, from inspiring new projects to buying next season’s hits. Together, the entertainment community creates bridges across the diverse and expanding industry, united by a passion for TV, making new connections and unlocking new business opportunities.

What does MIPTV has to Offer you?

Showcase and acquire programmes in every genre and for all platformsMeet with key decision-makers from the entire entertainment industryFind innovative financial models and coproduction opportunitiesDiscuss the future of the industry and explore new trends and technologies

Enjpy their Comprehensive Program

Media Mastermind Keynotes Co-Production: Co-Production Summit, Co-Production for SuccessThe Connected ConsumerScreenings: World Premiere Television Screenings, Fresh TVBranded Entertainment: Branded Entertainment Showcase, Brand of the Year AwardKids: The new animation talent showcase, The Global Animation Marketplace

Scratch! European Animation Film Festival – (1st Edition) 22/23/24 June 2012 – Lecce (Italy)

Scratch! is an European Animation Film Festival at its first edition open to short movies (max. 20 min). Two competitive categories: 3d/VFX and traditional animation, 2d digital animation, mixed media, stop motion.

Out of competition category: Music Videos

The Festival will provide also free workshops and retrospectives to participants!

Scratch! will take place in the beautiful baroque town of Lecce, Southern Italy

Submission is free! AWARDS and PRIZ€S!

Deadline 31st of May 2012.

More Info at www.scratchfilmfestival.it

email: info@scratchfilmfestival.it