CALL! -Tricky Women 2013, Vienna 

        March 6-10

Ø  The festival offers an international competition of animated short films realised by female artists and produced in 2011 or 2012.

 

Ø  Moreover, this year we are looking forward to entries dealing with the topic "distributive justice", which can also have been produced earlier than 2011/2012.

          

Ø  The deadline for applications for the preliminary selection is October 19th, 2012.

 

Ø  Please check out trickywomen.at for further information & forms.

The 2013 Byron Bay International Film Festival
REGULAR ENTRY DEADLINE: 27th September 2012
FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: 1st November 2012

7th Byron Bay International Film Festival March 1st to 10th 2013

The 2013 BBFF will screen for 10 days in beautiful sub-tropical Byron Bay. The first place in Australia to see the sun, Byron Bay provides an exotically beautiful backdrop for the festival,  with world-class beaches only a short stroll from the venue. BBFF provides an opportunity for filmmakers to present their work at a truly distinctive film festival.

This Festival attracts International filmmakers, directors, producers, performers, cultural tourists and prominent members of Australia’s film industry, not to mention a wealth of appreciative audience members. The range of films and genres screened are diverse and dynamic. 

The festival’s organisers are passionate about supporting independent filmmakers in all stages of their careers. They firmly believe in the creation of positive opportunities to showcase the fresh and amazing works of talented creatives to an open intelligent audience as well as to some well connected highly respected Judges.

The festival features an award for the Best Young Australian Filmmaker and is open to Australian Directors and Producers under 25. It also offers young Australian filmmakers reduced entry fees for their films. All accepted Filmmakers are encouraged to attend the festival.

Through-out 5 venues BBFF2012 featured 47 public screenings many of which featured introductions and Q & A sessions by attending filmmakers, free workshops & panels, industry networking functions, Schools Screenings, family-friendly films, free showcases of experimental films plus a popular a balcony bar for the audience to mix with filmmakers. The festival hosted 16 World Premieres, 107 Australian Premiere’s, and over 200 films from 39 countries. Two highlights of the Festival are always the Gala Red Carpet Opening and Closing Nights with catered parties which always attract full houses.

All films entered will automatically be considered for nomination in any award categories that the film might qualify for during the selection process. BBFF awards include but are not limited to Best Film,
Documentary, Short Film, Drama, Cinematography, Surf Film, Animation, Experimental Film, Environmental Film, Music Video, Best Young Australian Filmmaker (open to Australian Director’s under 25) & an award for the Best Local Film. Filmmakers are encouraged to use the
paperless entry system Withoutabox and further details can be found at www.bbff.com.au

The Byron Bay International Film Festival is open to films of all lengths and all genres. Films in competition must have been completed after Jan 1st 2010.

This exhibit is to run during Women’s Month and will showcase women who are animators and artists. In a field that has been predominantly male until very recently, we now have many more women involved in film, commercials, movies and cartoons. It is appropriate to educate our female students as to job opportunities and to educate the male students as to equality in the art field of any kind.

Puppets! Stop Motion! A rare evening of short film work and puppets by Los Angeles based filmmaker Nicole Emmons. 

This workshop is normally taught only in-house at studios and schools. This is the first time it is open to the public.
Register by February 10th and save up to $25.00 on tuition!

CHARACTER MOVEMENT FOR ANIMATION
2-DAY OPEN WORKSHOP

Sundays February 24 & March 3, 2013
12:00pm - 4:00pm

in Universal City, CA
(next to Universal Studios Hollywood)

with instructor
Lorin Eric Salm
• Mime & Movement Instructor for Stage, Film, TV •
• Character Movement Reference Actor for Animation •


A fun, exciting workshop that gets animators on their feet
to learn how characters express with the body

In the art of Animation, movement and characterization are obviously key points of interest to artists. Careful analysis of the body and its possibilities in natural and stylized movement is invaluable. Character Movement for Animation offers animators a greater understanding of the potential of a character’s physical expression, and of how characters visually express personality, thought, and emotion with the body.

In these workshops, some concepts are introduced through lecture and demonstration. There is no substitute, though, for hands-on experience, so animators participate in exercises and improvisations to achieve a better understanding. Printed materials accompany each workshop for later reference.

Workshop topics range from the basic nature of stylized movement to taking full advantage of 3D animation.

Each Sunday, participants will have 4 hours of class, with a short break in the middle of the day. The workshop is offered for students age 17 to adult (younger students by special permission only). Regular tuition is $135.00. Discounts of up to $25.00 off are available for participants who register by February 10th.

SUBJECT 5 CON 

Is a Los Angeles Area convention showcasing Artists, Comic books, and top names in the Anime, Horror, and Comic book worlds. There will be panels, entertainment, food provided by sponsors included in the ticket price, and artists selling and showcasing there work.

This year the focus is ANIME. We have some of the top Anime and VO artists as guests who will be speakers on a panel, and signing autographs.

 

Our guests of honor are top V.O actos

RICHARD EPCAR (Robotech, Batou in Ghost in the Shell, Legend of Korra, etc).

JB BLANC (Beware the Batman, Bleach,etc)

The event will also feature top comic book artists working for Marvel, DC Comics, and others.

 

 

 

Trepany House and Muybridge International presents: "Independently Animated"

An Evening with Oscar-nominated animator and Annie Award winner BILL PLYMPTON

Two time Oscar nominated animator Bill Plympton will show clips from his latest feature film,Cheatin' , screen classic animated short films and a Q & A session you won't want to miss. *Free original sketch for all ticket holders! 

PLUS Special appearance by actor Matthew Modine ("Full Metal Jacket", "The Dark Knight Rises") who narrated "Santa, the Fascist Years" and voiced Bertie in Bill's re-imagining of Winsor McCay's "The Flying House."

ONE NIGHT ONLY! FRIDAY FEBRUARY 1st at 8pm, $20.00

TIX: http://trepanyhouse.tix.com/Event.aspx?EventCode=540298

 

"3D Anatomy/Ecorché"
Online Course by Rey Bustos

We are also ecstatic to announce Rey Bustos' "3D Anatomy/Ecorché" online course starting January 28, 2013. You can choose from a $995 Critique Course or a $495 Self-Study Course. Purchase Today / Learn More/ Watch Video... Space is limited!

"Drawing the Portrait in Charcoal"
Online Course by Nathan Fowkes

We are thrilled to announce that Nathan Fowkes will be teaching a 9-week online "Drawing the Portrait in Charcoal" course starting January 21, 2013. Purchase Today / Learn More /Watch Video ... Space is limited!

Attend a five-hour workshop

lead by three prolific children's book illustrators who have now also become authors. This valuable session will offer one-on-one interaction providing insight for those aspiring to illustrate and even write their own children's book.

(1pm - 2:30pm) Panel with Creators
(2:30pm - 3pm) Q & A
(3pm - 6pm) Workshop Seminar

Presenters/Instructors:

Dan Krall
Dan Santat
James Burks

Topics Covered:

• Layout & Design Tips
• The Best Way to Write Your Book

• Pitching Your Project

*Self publishing.

*Getting an agent

*Process of Illustration

Bring note-taking materials!