From storyboard to screen, the Screen Industries Research and Training Centre (SIRT) brings it all together at a conference dedicated to previsualization and virtual production -- two innovative processes that are changing the face of film and TV production. Hosted by SIRT at its Pinewood Toronto Studios facility, the conference will look at how digital technology and live on-stage computer graphics are allowing film, television and gaming professionals to become more creative, collaborative and efficient.

Panels, presentations and technology demos delivered by industry experts, including:

Ron Frankel, Founder of Proof Inc. (The Green Hornet, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse)Aaron Weintraub, Visual Effects Supervisor for Mr. X Inc. (Resident Evil: Afterlife, TRON: Legacy)Brian Pohl, Co-Founder of POV Previs (Star Trek, Star Wars: Episode I and II)Darren Cranford, President and Director for Keyframe Digital (X-Men, Driven, and Zombieland)Jason Walter, Virtual Production Team Consultant, AutodeskJim Laird, CFO, Bedlam GamesLui Francisco, Artistic Director, Bedlam GamesSteve Hoban, Founder/Producer, Copperheart EntertainmentDavid Footman, Scripted Event Director, Ubisoft Torontoand others...

 

Conference registration fee is $350 or $150 for partner members with a discount code. To register, go to http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=926463

THE TORONTO ANIMATED IMAGE SOCIETY PRESENTS:
ELEMENTAL MAGIC WORKSHOP – An Organic Approach to Special Effects Animation with Joseph Gilland


ELEMENTAL MAGIC WORKSHOP
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 10 AM - 5 PM
NFB MEDIATHEQUE, 150 JOHN STREET
$15, $10 TAIS/NFB members
Pre-registration suggested in order to secure your spot
See online payment option at www.tais.ca/elementalmagic.html or contact the office directly at tais@bellnet.ca


In this inspirational, full-day workshop with master special effects animator and Disney veteran, Joseph Gilland, and based on his ground-breaking book, Elemental Magic: The Classical Art of Hand-Drawn Special Effects Animation, the author brings a fresh perspective to understanding the underlying energy behind elemental special effects such as fire, water, smoke, explosions and magic.

Drawing on a life-long mission to capture the essential energy of the elements, Joseph urges his workshop participants to explore the natural world around them and inside them, to tap into the true nature of the elements and thus bring fresh, dynamic energy to the visual effects that they create. Traditional and digital artists, technical directors and computer programmers alike will discover fresh new ways to approach visual effects animation.

About Joseph Gilland:
In his long and storied animation career, Joseph has utilized his traditional and digital animation talents at such studios as Walt Disney Feature Animation, Don Bluth Animation, and the National Film Board of Canada. At Walt Disney Feature Animation, Joseph served as Supervisor of Visual Effects for the Disney classics Lilo & Stitch and Brother Bear. Joseph also served as Head of Florida Special Effects Unit for the features Kingdom of the Sun and Tarzan, and was Special Effects Animator on such notable titles as Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, James and the Giant Peach, Hercules and Mulan. His broad experience also includes animating video games, several short film projects at the National Film Board of Canada, and directing dozens of television commercials as an independent director. From 2003 to 2005, Joseph headed up the world renowned animation program at the Vancouver Film School.

Joseph is currently writing a follow up volume to Elemental Magic: The Classical Art of Hand-Drawn Special Effects Animation (Focal Press, 2009) so expect some sneak peeks of his new book at this workshop.

Presented in partnership with the NFB Mediatheque and with funding support from The Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council and the Toronto Arts Council.

For more info, visit www.tais.ca

New York Comic Con is the East Coast's biggest and most exciting popular culture convention. Our show floor plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. Our panels and autograph sessions give fans a chance to interact with their favorite creators. Our screening rooms feature sneak peeks at films and television shows months before they hit either big or small screens. And with dedicated professional hours, New York Comic Con is a market place, bringing together the major players in the entertainment industry. New York Comic Con is the second largest pop culture convention in America and the only one that takes place in the comic book, publishing, media, and licensing capital of the world -- Gotham City.

23rd Annual VideoFest– Sept. 23-26, 2010

ANIMATION PROGRAMS

For press information:

Lisa Taylor

Taylor-Made Press

lisatmp@swbell.net or 214-914-1099

 

Dallas, TX – The 23rd Annual VideoFest will be at the Angelika Film Center Sept. 23-26,2010.  The oldest and largest video and film festival in the nation, VideoFest shows a diverse range of works by regional, national and international video and film artists that are hard to find at the local video store, the movie theater or on Netflix. Because VideoFest is different than a traditional film festival or just going to a movie, expect something different! For the third year in a row, the VideoFest will be presented thru I-Tunes. VideoFest is presented by Video Association of Dallas.

Patrons may purchase day passes ($25 or $35 depending on day) or All-Festival passes ($75) for over 150 programs making this Festival the best deal in town. Buy tickets online in advance or at the door day of show. Visit www.videofest.org for more information or call 214-428-8700.  Sponsors include HBO, Kodak, Texas Film Commission, Dallas Film Commission, Dallas Film Society, City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, and Texas Commission on the Arts. 

 Schedule of Animated Films

Friday, Sept. 24, 2010

8:30 p.m. Cafe

Alone in the 475th

George Gantzer

Inspired by journals written amid World War II this animated short explores a subjective interpretation of a soldier's written words. As these journal entries are recited the filmmaker uses a mixture of animation and photographs to visualize a surreal experience based on the soldier's actual written words.

Friday, Sept. 24, 2010

8:30 p.m. Cafe

Lake

Sean Capone

The submissions of our Brazilian festival Animacursed - International Festival of Horror Animation is available now! 
 
Animacursed - International Festival of Horror Animation is dedicated to the promotion of the art of animation in Brazil and to the discovery and revealing of new films and new directors, within the universe of horror animation.
 
Vampire, saci, zombie, witch, wolfman, macabre clown, ghost and the supernatural are part of the imagery of horror. The Animacursed is the first international festival dedicated to Horror Animation. The horror is one of the more exciting theme of world cinema.

Nucleus is pleased to have back in our gallery the talented, humorous, Fine Art sculpter and creature designer, Jordu Schell for this rare one day sculpture course. Students will gain substantial insight and a small intro of the content taught in his regular 5 week courses. Sign up early, seats are limited.

Highlights include:

-A slide show lecture
-A sculpting demonstration
-Discussion of the tools used and the effects business
-Q and A session

CELEBRATE THE AMERICAN CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE
Accepting Entries Jan 11 - Jun 16, 2010

ACEFEST has quickly become one of the most anticipated film festivals on the industry calendar and this is YOUR chance to be part of the excitement! The 2010 event is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever with 8 full days of screenings, panels, workshops & parties in the media capital of the world, New York City. ACEFEST is now accepting short and feature-length films of all genres so be sure to submit your work today for the opportunity of a lifetime!

Why Submit?
- Get valuable perks just for entering your film
- Gain extra exposure in our annual Film Market
- Selected works build buzz by screening at our Press & Industry Night
- Picture it: Your film, sold out audience, in Manhattan!

Submit Now
www.acefest.com/submit

Quick Links
Find ACEFEST on Withoutabox | Easy Online Entry Form | Learn More | 2010 Judges

FLORIDA SUPERCON: South Florida's Comic Book, Anime, Animation, Video Game, Fantasy and Sci-Fi Convention returns June 18-20, 2010 to the Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Convention Center in Miami, FL.

Florida Supercon is a 3 day festival dedicated to Comic Books, Anime, Animation, Video Games, Fantasy and Sci-Fi featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, industry guests, cosplayers, artists, writers, panels, Q&A's, films & shorts, costume & cosplay contests, vendors, parties, anime, workshops, video gaming and more! 2010 is the 5th annual Florida Supercon.

 

The Florida Supercon Film Festival is a festival dedicated to films that would be appreciated by our diverse genre audience. We are looking for Animation, Horror, Horror Comedy, Documentary (about genre subjects), Comedies with a genre twist, Fantasy, Magic Realism, Science Fiction and Spoof. American films will be screened side by side with international entries the weekend of June 18-20, 2010 in Miami, FL. at Florida Supercon: South Florida's festival of Comic Books, Anime, Animation, Sci-Fi and Video Games.

Films will be judged in the following specific categories:
1)  Feature Films (over 50 minutes)
2)  Short Films (under 50 minutes)
3) Internet / Web Based Short (Short Made for Internet distribution and exhibition)
4) Documentary Film (Full Length or Short Format Documentary Film)
5)  Student Competition (Films made by students who are either enrolled in a school, or were enrolled during the films’ production.)
 This section will be broken into the following categories
(a)  High School: Films directed by students attending high school, generally stretching from ages 15-18
(b) Undergraduate: Films directed by students enrolled in a college level program
Graduate students may enter in the regular Feature Film or Short Film categories

CG CON — The White Conference

"The White Conference" will be held April 24-25, 2010 and is projected to host more than 500 professionals and recent graduates from visual effects for film, game and broadcast graphics.

The conference will take place in Montreal and it will bring together renowned experts, top professionals and cutting edge students from around the globe for a thrilling two day event that will make an impact throughout the industry.

Three programs, each featuring a total of 8 lectures in Digital Animation, Digital Modeling, and Digital Painting/Concept Design.

SPECIAL OFFER (Now until January 24st, 2010) Regular & Student Registration $199

From February 1st 2010 to March 28th: Regular Registration $299 Student Registration $249

After March 28th, 2010 and On-site: Regular Registration $399 Student Registration $329

No refunds or exchanges are available on ticket orders. If you require assistance please email info@cgcon.net or phone (310) 774-0207.

Special rates are available to groups of 10 or more. For more information call us at (310) 774-0207 or email us at info@cgcon.net

Reed Exhibitions has announced the launch of Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), which will take place April 16-18, 2010 at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago.

As for C2E2, show organizers are planning a major launch. "We are aiming big," said Lance Fensterman, who is VP and Show Manager for NYCC and who will also be overseeing C2E2. "We plan to apply everything we have learned in launching and building New York Comic Con to our Chicago event and we intend for it to be a major attraction right out the gate. Of course, this not only means providing a customer friendly atmosphere but also providing dynamic programming that boasts top talent from across the pop culture spectrum, including artists, creators and celebrities from Hollywood, TV, comics, books, video games, toys, anime, manga and all other applicable aspects of the popular arts. But, most importantly, we will also seek to make adjustments so that our show reflects the essence of Chicago. This will be critically important. The city itself will form an important part of our identity."