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

Building on the knowledge and expertise of more than thirty years, the Banff World Media Festival is the world's premier forum for professionals working in content creation, distribution and broadcast in Television and Digital Media.

Taking place June 12-15, 2011, at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in the Canadian Rockies, BANFF attracts the most prestigious players in the international media marketplace. With its breathtaking, retreat-like setting and A-List attendees, BANFF provides a unique atmosphere combining unparalleled access, fantastic programming, and - to put it simply - an incredibly fun time.

The Festival features a comprehensive agenda, including in-depth programming across four intensive streams, as well as the Banff World Media Awards, a prestigious international awards competition recognizing the most innovative, exciting, and outstanding work in the industry. Conference streams include Non-Fiction, Kids & Animation, BANFF TV, and nextMEDIA, focusing on the latest trends in digital and interactive production. With sessions, panels, keynotes, master classes and interviews exploring the issues most strongly affecting the media industry, BANFF is designed to keep you on the cutting edge of both traditional and cross-platform content creation and programming.

2011 Conference Highlights:

Feature Interviews with the writers, directors, and producers creating the most talked-about programming on TV and the Web.Keynotes from the top executives and thinkers from TV, Digital Media, Advertising, Music, Government and Publishing that bring inspiration and thought leadership to each BANFF stream.In-depth programming addressing the key questions and challenges facing the different facets of the global media industry.The 2011 Banff World Media Awards, one of the world's most prestigious international program competitions. The 2010 competition attracted more than 800 entries from 30 countries around the world.A unique networking experience, combining both strategic facilitated networking opportunities - including pre-booked one-on-one meetings with Program Executives, Media Buyers, and Ad Agencies - with the exceptional open access and relaxed atmosphere created by the Festival's setting and feel.Specialty programs, including the CTV National Fellowship, the Shaw Media Showrunners Training Program, Global Writers Apprentice Program, and the Banff International Pilots Competition and Awards, offer practical, hands-on experience, taking your skill set to the next level, and creating opportunities for the frontrunners in the emerging media ecosystem.

Attendance at the 2011 conference is a sound investment in your company's future, whatever your niche in this dynamic new marketplace. With a special focus on business insight, development and information dissemination, this year's conference will put you at the forefront of your industry and connect you to the people and ideas that will grow your business.

The 2011 Banff Program Competition call for entries is open! The Banff World Television Awards (The Rockies) will be presented at the Banff World Television Festival, June 12 - 15, 2011. The Banff World Television Awards includes 23 genre-based categories and 6 interactive categories - a total of 29 distinct categories.

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)

   

The world's largest event totally focused on animation, the Festival, that celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2010, is the occasion to discover the latest in animation, meet well-known names and young talents and check out new trends... in one place.

Join us for the next edition from Monday 6th June to Saturday 11th June 2011.

You will be able to begin submitting films for the next edition from mid-November.

The deadline for ANIMA2011 has been extended until May 27th, 2011!!!

 

ANIMA - Córdoba International Animation Festival is both an academic and cultural event, devoted specifically to animation in its artistic and technological dimensions. ANIMA merges the energy, enthusiasm and joy of an Animation Festival with the scientific aspects of a Conference. Held every odd year since 2001, ANIMA is the main animation event in Argentina and a very influential player in its field in Latin America and the Caribbean.

 

ANIMA is no ordinary event. Its main objective is to gather creative individuals devoted to the art and craft of animation into a meeting point where all discussion and exchange can be directed into the scope of animation, in its many dimensions of analysis: as artistic expression, as cultural industry, as educational resource, as corpus for research, etc… Or just as fun!

 

ANIMA is composed by three superimposed dimensions:

 

It’s an ANIMATION FESTIVAL: ANIMA’s 2009 edition screened 130 films (feature and shorts) selected from a pool of 825 submissions from 53 countries. Guests and Jurors in former editions include prestigious animators from abroad, to name a few: Academy Award nominee Barry Purves (UK), Academy Award nominee Christopher Hinton (Canada), Academy Award nominee Caroline Leaf (USA). Most of the finest Argentinian animators have also been guests and Jurors in the Festival: Juan Pablo Zaramella, Javier Mrad, Pablo Rodríguez Jáuregui, among many others.

It’s an OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM THE BEST: ANIMA aims to bring in depth and high – end educational opportunities to its audience. Seminars, workshops and short courses are organized, centered on a variety of topics dedicated to specific animation aesthetics and technology, and are conducted by prestigious professionals in the area, such as the forementioned guests, Rodolfo Sáenz Valiente (Argentina), Walter Tournier (Uruguay), Giannalberto Bendazzi (Italy) and many more.

It’s a CONFERENCE: ANIMA’s Academic Forum is the only specific Conference on Animation held in Latin America. It holds an open call for papers, video presentations and posters on animation, that undergo double peer – reviewing by an Academic Committee for selection and publication.

ANIMA2011 will be held on October 6th through 8th, 2011. Deadline for submission of film entries is on May 27th, 2011. Deadline for submission of papers, posters and audiovisual presentations is on June 17th, 2011.

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Film and Game Concept Artists to Share Secrets at Two Day Seminar

Six movie and game concept artists will explain their individual processes in a two days seminar that covers characters, creatures, environments, and vehicles on April 30th and May 1st. Each artists will do live demonstrations of their techniques,along with sharing 10 things that they have learned over their careers to pass on to students who want to become concept artists for film and games.

Anthony Francisco-designed for BubbleBoy, Evolution, Spiderman, AI., MIB2, Chronicles of Riddick, Superman Returns, and Species 3 to name a few. He started his game career on NCSoft on Guild Wars and Tabula Rasa. He continued work on Project Offset and now currently does work as a freelance game concept artist.

Brian Yam- currently a concept artist in the entertainment industry.   He’s develops concepts for games and film studios such as Insomniac Games where he worked on Ratchet, and Clank and Resistance Fall of Men,Imagi Animation Studios working on Gatchaman, Naughty Dog, ImageMovers Digital. And currently Spark Unlimited.

The Wonders of TV Paint!

Saturday April 07, 2012 11am PST

with Sergio PaezCost: $5Length: 60 minutes

 

TV paint animation is an amazing storyboard tool. In this talk we will show you why. This talk may change the way you create storyboards, and make you a TV Paint disciple.

 

System RequirementsLatest version of Adobe FlashComputer speakers or headsetSafari 2, Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 3.0 or higherBroadband connection recommended Refund policy24 hour cancellation policy. You can request a full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the class. No refunds will be granted for less than 24 hours. Sorry no refunds for missed classes. You have an opportunity to view our session recordings with your paid registration.Email your refund request to us hereAbout The InstructorSergio Paez is a San Francisco artist specializing in storyboards, animation, and visual development for TV, feature film, and games. His animation credits in the United States and Europe include projects for Pixar, Lucasfilm, Sony, and Sega.

Sergio’s work was featured in “The Art of Clone Wars” published by Chronicle Books, “The Art of Darkwatch” published by Design Studio Press, and the Totoro Forest Project Art Exhibition. Sergio recently finished up work on season 3 of the Clone Wars Animated Series for Lucas Animation.

Title: Pitching Animation with Max Howard and Mark Simon

Date: Thursday, March 24, 2011
Time: 9:30 EST/ 6:30 PST

Length: 2-3 hours
Cost: $95
Early Bird Rate: $60 (until March 3rd)
Where: Web slide show with audio. 
No travel required - Phone in, Skype in or Login

Bonuses: Sample animation treatment, workbook & more
Register online at http://www.sellyourtvconceptnow.com/seminar-max-pitch2011.html  (or if you need a shorter link:http://www.HitMakerSeminar.com) 

 

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 day

Bonuses:

Sample animation treatmentWorth more than the price of the webinarSample animation 1-sheetWorkbookSample Submission Release Form

4 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 

Established in 1927, FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India. Its history is closely interwoven with India's struggle for independence and its subsequent emergence as one of the most rapidly growing economies globally. FICCI plays a leading role in policy debates that are at the forefront of social, economic and political change.

Through its 400 professionals, FICCI is active in 38 sectors of the economy. FICCI's stand on policy issues is sought out by think tanks, governments and academia. Its publications are widely read for their in-depth research and policy prescriptions. FICCI has joint business councils with 79 countries around the world.

A non-government, not-for-profit organisation, FICCI is the voice of India's business and industry. It works closely with the government on policy issues, enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and expanding business opportunities for industry through a range of specialised services and global linkages. Partnerships with countries across the world carry forward our initiatives in inclusive development, which encompass health, education, livelihood, governance, skill development, etc.
For more details about FICCI please visit www.ficci.com

FICCI Entertainment Division works extensively with the entertainment industry, interfaces with the government, publishes studiesand explores the variouscommercial nuances of this vibrant sector.

Under the chairmanship of Mr Yash Chopra, Chairman, YRF, and co-chairmanship of Mr Karan Johar, CEO, Dharma Productions, works closely with the Ministry for Information and Broadcasting to bring about policy changes.

 

Best Animated FRAMES Awards 2010 (BAF)

About BAF              
       

 

 

  The first ever Animation Awards in India - the FICCI Best Animated Frames [BAF] Awards was instituted in 2004 by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry [FICCI] to recognize excellence in the field of Animation. Through the years, FICCI BAF Awards has grown steadily to encompass award categories not only in Animation but also in the VFX and Gaming fields. Its reach goes beyond the borders of the country and the contest invariably attracts a large number of entries from outside India. In fact, for the last BAF Awards held in February 2009, FICCI received 580 entries from across 21 countries.

The BAF Awards also honour legendary personalities for their outstanding contribution to the Industry. Past recipients of these awards were stalwarts like Ram Mohan, Chairman, Graphiti, popularly known as "Father of Indian Animation", Joan Vogelesang, CEO & President Toon Boom Animation, Tapaas Chakravarti, Chairman and CEO, DQ Entertainment and Margaret Dean, Animation Producer, U.S.A among others/

How to Design Your Portfolio

Saturday March 03, 2012 11am PST

with Sergio PaezCost: $5Length: 60 minutes

 

Are you confused about what to put in your portfolio? We will cover the basics, and hopefully give you tips to create a winning submission to the major studios.

 

This is by far the most important workshop to helping you raise yoru game when it comes to what and how you set up your portfolio.

 

System RequirementsLatest version of Adobe FlashComputer speakers or headsetSafari 2, Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 3.0 or higherBroadband connection recommendedRefund policy24 hour cancellation policy. You can request a full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the class. No refunds will be granted for less than 24 hours. Sorry no refunds for missed classes. You have an opportunity to view our session recordings with your paid registration.Email your refund request to us hereAbout The Instructor

Sergio Paez is a San Francisco artist specializing in storyboards, animation, and visual development for TV, feature film, and games. His animation credits in the United States and Europe include projects for Pixar, Lucasfilm, Sony, and Sega.

Sergio’s work was featured in “The Art of Clone Wars” published by Chronicle Books, “The Art of Darkwatch” published by Design Studio Press, and the Totoro Forest Project Art Exhibition. Sergio recently finished up work on season 3 of the Clone Wars Animated Series for Lucas Animation

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