Events

Boston FIG Makes 2013 Call for Entries

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Boston FIG announces that registration for their digital game showcase submissions is open.

Autodesk Kicks Off 2-Day Animation Event March 26

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Autodesk announces Unfold 2014, a two-day celebration beginning on Tuesday, March 26, to unveil the company’s latest 3D animation software releases.

Narrative Art Exhibit Opens March 23

Posted In | News Categories: Art, Events, Illustration, People, Places | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Art, Events, Illustration, People, Places
The Cartoon Art Museum exhibit, “I See What You Say: Visual Stories and Narrative Art,” opens March 16.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit Turns 25

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present a new digital restoration of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” in celebration of the film’s 25th anniversary on Thursday, April 4, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

Jason Felix Named March Cartoonist-in-Residence

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The Cartoon Art Museum announces Jason Felix as their March Cartoonist-in-Residence.

Plympton Retrospective March 15 & 16

Posted In | News Categories: Cartoons, Events, Films, People, Places, Short Films | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: 2D, Cartoons, Events, Films, People, Places, Short Films
The Toonseum and Point Park University present a weekend with indie animator Bill Plympton.

Frank Stanek Named for Thea Lifetime Achievement Award

Posted In | News Categories: Events, People, Theme Parks - Installations | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Events, People, Theme Parks - Installations
Frank Stanek receives the Buzz Price Thea Award Recognizing a Lifetime of Distinguished Achievements at TEA's 2013 Thea Awards Gala.

Chuck Jones Exhibit Opens March 23

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The Cartoon Art Museum’s exhibition Chuck Jones: Drawing on Imagination opens on Saturday, March 23, 2013.

Athena Studios Hosts VFX Photography Talk

Posted In | News Categories: Events, People, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Events, People, Visual Effects
Athena Studios hosts an event produced by the Bay Area Chapter of the Visual Effects Society on VFX photography.

ITFS Early-Bird Accreditation Ends March 1

Posted In | News Categories: Events, Films, People, Places, Short Films | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: Events, Films, People, Places, Short Films
The deadline for Early Bird accreditation for The Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film is Friday, March 1, 2013.

Titmouse Art Exhibit Opens Friday

Posted In | News Categories: Art, Cartoons, Events, People, Places, Television | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Art, Cartoons, Events, People, Places, Television
Bunnycutlet Gallery announces the opening of “Printmouse,” a group exhibition featuring new silkscreen prints by 23 artists employed at animation studio Titmouse, Inc.

FMX 2013 to Showcase Pixar, Cloud Computing & More

Posted In | News Categories: CG, Events, Films, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: Europe | Event: fmx | Site Categories: CG, Events, Films, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects
FMX, Europe's most influential Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Transmedia, announces highlights of the 2013 FMX Conference program.

Jon Landau to Speak at NAB Tech Summit

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NAB announces Jon Landau as the keynote for NAB Show’s Technology Summit on Cinema.

New York Int'l Short Film Fest Issues 2013 Call for Entries

Posted In | News Categories: Call for Entries, Events, Places, Short Films | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Call for Entries, Events, Places, Short Films
The late deadline for submissions to the second annual New York International Short Film Festival is March 29, 2013.

VES Responds to VFX Protest

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Visual Effects Society Chair Jeffrey A. Okun responds to Sunday’s VFX protest at the Oscars.

MPC Wins VFX Oscar at 85th Academy Awards

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MPC VFX Supervisor Guillaume Rocheron is honored at the Academy Awards for the studio's contribution to Ang Lee’s critically acclaimed “Life of Pi.”

Tippett Studio Brings CG Ted to the Oscars

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Tippett Studio brings Ted, the title character from Universal Pictures’ blockbuster live action/CG-animated comedy, back to life for the 85th Annual Academy Awards telecast.

VFX Community Responds to Life of Pi Oscar Wins

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The visual effects community responds to director Ang Lee’s acceptance speech for the Academy Award for Best Director for “Life of Pi.”

Brave, Paperman Win Animation Oscars

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Disney cleans up at the Oscars this year with wins for Pixar feature, “Brave,” and the John Kahrs-directed “Paperman.”

VFX Community Planning Oscar Protest

Posted In | News Categories: Business, CG, Events, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: North America | Event: Academy Awards | Site Categories: Business, CG, Events, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects
Members of the VFX community are planning a protest to occur on Sunday during the red carpet pre-show for the Oscars in order to raise awareness on the economic problems threatening Hollywood's visual effects houses.