Industry Giants 2011: Ten in Texas

 

10th Anniversary Event
June 25-26, 2011

A BUNCH OF SHORT GUYS
Hosts INDUSTRY GIANTS 2011: Ten in Texas
Visual Effects, Animation and Game Forum

A Bunch of Short Guys are proud to announce this year’s Industry Giants 2011: Ten in Texas, the tenth anniversary event of Texas’ premiere Visual Effects, Animation and Game Forum. The two day conference features id Software co-founder and lead programmer John Carmack, along with many other presentations from creative professionals around the world. The tenth annual event takes place Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26, 2011 at the Kessler Theater, 1230 W. Davis Street, Dallas, TX 75208. The event is open to the public, students, and industry professionals.

Hosted and organized annually by the filmmaking/visual effects, animation, game development non-profit, A Bunch of Short Guys, Industry Giants 2011’s first day features a series of lectures that conclude with a panel discussion. The second day features exclusive Masterclasses, taught by the leading experts in various fields of art and technology. The distinctive lineup of presenters work in all areas of animation and visual effects for film, television, and games. Schedules and ticket information are available online at www.industrygiants.org.

Presenter Topics / Saturday, June 25:

 

Pixar Artists Masterclass

Artists from Pixar are coming to New York City this summer to teach a Masterclass in Animation & Story Development. This is a 2-day class.

Please see details here:
http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-2011-new-york-city

Thank you!
-- VanArts

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This event is part of the 2011 Tour that stops in: New York City, NY | Austin, Texas | Montreal, Quebec
http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-2011-tour

CG Overdrive is an event for the artists, by the artists. CG professionals, enthusiasts, students, academics, producers and all CG stakeholders convene and connect at this annual event.  CGOverdrive2011 will be held at Suntec Singapore from 23-25 June, 2011.

The line-up of activities includes an exhibition, conference, professional tracks and networking events, as well as a host of festival activities such as recruitment zone, exhibitor workshops, film screenings, digital art gallery and concert.  To all CG enthusiasts, lets CONNECT!

The Toronto International Stereoscopic 3D Conference is a one of a kind international gathering of experts in the stereoscopic 3D art and entertainment arena. From June 11 to 14, 2011 major figures from Canada, Germany, Russia, UK and USA will meet to discuss, analyze and contextualize the “new era in 3D cinema.”

Speakers include:
• acclaimed director WIM WENDERS, on his latest masterpiece PINA
• CATHERINE OWENS, co-director of U23D and installation artist
• international film historian THOMAS ELSAESSER
• master cinematographer and stereographer PETER ANDERSON
• veteran filmmaker GRAEME FERGUSON, co-founder of IMAX
• vision scientists, scholars, filmmakers, artists and the major S3D industry players.

Screening:
• Bugs! 
• Resident Evil: Afterlife 
• Hubble 3D 
• and excerpts from speakers’ latest films including Neue Road Film’s PINA (premiered last February at Berlinale) and SK Film’s Flight of the Butterflies (to be premiered)

   

INDEPENDENTLY ANIMATED: BILL PLYMPTON

May 27 – 28, 2011

 

Bill Plympton may be the only major animator who still hand-draws every single image of his own films. Though his approach to filmmaking may be old-fashioned, his offbeat and inventive artistic sensibility is unique. This two-day program of screenings and discussions celebrates Plympton’s new book, Independently Animated.

 

All screenings are free with museum admission unless otherwise noted.

 

Independently Animated: An Evening with Bill Plympton

Friday, May 27, 7:00 p.m.

Screening, discussion, and book signing with Bill Plympton and David Levy

The lavishly illustrated new book Independently Animated: The Life and Art of the King of Indie Animation, by Bill Plympton and David Levy, published by Rizzoli, is part biography, part retrospective, and part behind-the-scenes look at Bill Plympton’s life and career. It contains hundreds of pieces of art from his films, as well as never-before-seen doodles, drawings, and production notes. To celebrate the publication, the Museum presents a festive evening with a discussion, short films, and live drawing by Plympton, followed by a book signing. Everyone in attendance will receive their own original drawing from Plympton.
Among the highlights: a work-in-progress screening of an exciting new short film, Plympton’s hand-colored restoration of Winsor McCay’s 1921 film The Flying House, a charming film about a husband who turns his house into a flying machine, which bears remarkable similarities to the Pixar film Up; a screening of the popular short film Guard Dog and Guard Dog Jam, the result of an invitation to animators around the world to remake Plympton’s film by each contributing their own remake of one shot from the film.
Tickets: $10 public / Free for Museum members. Members may reserve tickets in advance by calling 718 777 6800. 

 

Adventures in Plymptoons 

Saturday, May 28, 3:00 p.m.

Preview screening
With Alexia Anastasio in person

Dir. Alexia Anastasio. 2011, 98 mins. Digital projection. This new documentary about animator Bill Plympton follows his path from the many rainy days of a Portland childhood spent indoors drawing to a self-made career as an independent animator. The film includes interviews with family, friends, colleagues, critics, and fans.

Hair High 

Saturday, May 28, 5:30 p.m.

Introduced by Bill Plympton

Dir. Bill Plympton. 2004, 78 mins. Digital projection. An outrageous gothic myth from the 1950s, Hair High is the legend of Cherri and Spud, a teenage couple who are murdered on prom night and left for dead at the bottom of Echo Lake. Exactly one year later, their skeletal remains come back to life and they return to the prom for revenge and their justly deserved crowns.

 

Idiots and Angels

May 28, 7:30 p.m.

Introduced by Bill Plympton

Dir. Bill Plympton. 2009, 78 mins. A misanthropic gun dealer who spouts an unwelcome pair of wings is the antihero of Plympton’s noir-flavored feature, which was entirely hand-drawn, mainly in gray pencil. According to the New York Times, the film, which is entirely without dialogue and has music by Tom Waits, Pink Martini, and others, “defies expectations. It is relentless, and brilliant.”

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

DC Anime Club Presents

 
Martial Arts Demo by Jedi Guardians
DC Anime Club invites one and all to our Martial Arts Demo by the
premier lightsaber dueling group in the Washington

D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia area the Jedi Guardians
event on Saturday September 18, 2010 

2pm-5pm at the Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Library 901 G St NW

Washington, DC 20001 in Room A5 on the A Level

of the Library.

The Martial Arts Demo will also feature a Cosplay (costume play)
photoshoot by Old Line Garrison and Terrapin Base.

We hope to see you there.

This event is free and open to the public. 

For Ages 13 and up.

For more information please visit the DC Anime Club website at http://dcanimeclub.org or
call 202 262 2083.

About Jedi Guardians

The Jedi Guardians are the premier lightsaber dueling group in the Washington
D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia area. They  are a non-profit stage combat
organization focused on giving back to the community. Performances span
charity events, community functions and fundraisers throughout the DC /

Baltimore areas.

The Jedi Guardians are more than just a fan club, costume group or martial arts
theatrical society. They are a caring organization that works together to assist
those in need and look forward with anticipation to each and every event.

The Guardians participate annually in the US Marine Corps TOYS FOR
TOTS program and has performed at the Dragon Con parade in Atlanta, Ga.,
Marley Station Mall, a Simon property in Glen Burnie, Md. and the Bowie Baysox
Stadium in Prince Georges County. The Guardians more recently have
performed for American Cancer Societies Relay for Life and for the American
Red Cross to aid in relief efforts.

The Jedi guardians will also have a Q and A about their organization Cosplay
(costume play) photoshoot, dueling lessons and more.

About Old Line Garrison:

Our Mission

*To Promote Interest in Star Wars*
While a growing number of people are experiencing a reawakening of their *Star
Wars* fandom, new generations are seeking ways to celebrate their passion
for George Lucas's modern mythology. The 501st Legion brings these fans
together, reinforcing the enduring longevity of the* Star Wars* saga.

*To Facilitate the Use of Costumes*
Some fans are content to collect action figures...other fans want to
*be*action figures. Nothing professes your passion quite like building
your own
detailed costume replica of a classic *Star Wars* villain, and there's
nothing quite like the feeling that comes from bringing the characters of *Star
Wars* into the real world and sharing the magic with others.

*To Contribute*
While our organization was founded to simply provide a collective identity
for costuming fans with similar interests, the 501st is proud to put its
resources to good use through fundraising, charity work, and volunteerism.

If you would like to inquire about 501st appearances, please use our event
request form, found at www.501st.com. <http://www.501st.com/>

About Terrapin Base:

"The Rebel Legion is an international Star Wars costuming organization
created by, of and for people interested in creating 'Good Guy' costumes
from the Star Wars mythos. Jedi, Rebel Pilots, Troopers, Princesses and even
Wookiees.... we've got them all....and we're always looking for more.
Besides portraying the 'Good Guys' of the Star Wars universe, our worldwide
membership often choose to give back to their communities (through costumed
volunteer activities and charity events) in an effort to be real life 'good
guys'.

The Rebel Legion first appeared in mid-1999 and in the years since its
formation, the group has grown from a few dozen Rebel costumers that talked
to each other on the internet, to becoming the premier Rebel costuming group
in the Star Wars community. Our membership is constantly increasing, and we
have established our own presence in the world. The local chapter of the
Rebel Legion is Terrapin Base which includes the Maryland and Washington DC

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

Hitting U.S. theaters on June 18, 2010, Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3, is a comical new adventure in Disney Digital 3D™. Buzz, Woody and the rest of the toys are troubled by their uncertain future as Andy prepares to leave for college. When the toys unexpectedly land in a room full of untamed tots who can’t wait to get their sticky little fingers on them, it’s pandemonium as they try to stay together, ensuring no toy gets left behind. Featuring Buzz, Woody and all the familiar favorites, plus a host of new toys including Ken (voice of Michael Keaton), a pink teddy bear named Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear and a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants (voice of Timothy Dalton), Toy Story 3 is directed by Lee Unkrich and produced by Darla K. Anderson.

This is a benefit screening for the San Francisco Film Society and will be taking place at the Pixar Animation Studios, located at 1200 Park Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608. All tickets include the screening and reception: $100 for members; $125 for general. VIP tickets include a special guided tour and reserved seating in the theater: $250.

For more information go to http://www.sffs.org/content.aspx?pageid=1665

Please, no cell phones or electronic devices allowed in the theater.

Now in our 7th year, CSU Animation and Visual Effects are proud to present the Australian International Animation Festival 2010. The internationally renowned event has gone from strength to strength since its modest start in 2004 and this year has secured amazing exclusives from more than 2,200 submissions from over 40 countries. 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!

The International Competition programs are made up of 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 even a “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%, guarantee seating, be in the running for unbelievable prizes, see bonus films, network with key people, be invited to the after-party which includes complimentary food & drinks, and then some...

Door-prizes include full commercial versions of Adobe Creative Suite 5 Production Premium, Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk Mudbox worth over $7,000 in professional creative software!

Venue: Forum 6 Cinema
Date: Friday 14th – Sunday 16th May 2010
Cost: $12 Single Session or $35 Full Festival Pass
Only $5 for Kids Program

AIAF2010 Schedule

Friday 14th May
5:30pm - Doors Open
6:00pm - Official Opening & International Program #1
8:00pm - SIGGRAPH Wrap-Up

Saturday 15th May
2:00pm - Kids Screening (4-7 years old)
4:00pm - Animation 101 “Adventures In Ancient Animation”
5:00pm - Animation 102 “Blending Animation & Live Action”
6:00pm - Australian Panorama
8:00pm - International Program #2
9:30pm - Late Night Bizarre

Sunday 16th May
2:00pm - Kids Screening (4-7 years old) [Repeat]
4:00pm - Animation 103 “Lucy Izzard (UK) & Slinky Pics”
5:30pm - Animation 104 “Adobe CS5 in Action”
6:00pm - International Program #3
7:30pm - Digital Panorama

Important:
Please be aware that admission is restricted to 18+ (except for Kids & Official Opening /International Program #1). Film classification regulations in Australia require all films to either be formally classified or restricted to an audience of 18 years of age and over. Most festivals do not have the resources to do this and it for this reason alone that we are not able to admit any person under the age of 18 years to the main AIAF screenings.

Kids Program – Specifically programmed towards 4 – 7 year olds whilst still entertaining more mature patrons, this screening gives children the world’s best animation for a just $5! Pricing includes adults.

The workshops are free for anyone to attend but may contain mature content.