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Short Films ANIMATIONWorld

There’s A Riot Goin’ On: Frank Ternier’s Mixed-Media Short Explores the Violence of Social Injustice

Powerful experimental mixed-media short film from France was inspired by the 1992 Los Angeles riots and the choreography of Krumping, the popular Hip-Hop dance style born in South L.A.

Feature VFX VFXWorld

ILM Delivers Hellfire and Damnation for Darren Aronofsky’s ‘mother!’

Industrial Light & Magic VFX supervisor Ben Snow details the range of destruction and fiery visual effects created for the Paramount feature starring Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem.

Nickelodeon Headline News

Nickelodeon Fires ‘Loud House’ Creator Chris Savino

Amid reports of dozens of women coming forward with allegations of abuse, showrunner of the hit animated series now in its second season is removed from the studio.

Jobs & Recruiting Headline News

Women Working in Animation Pen Open Letter Calling for End to Harassment

Series creators Rebecca Sugar, Shadi Petosky and Lauren Faust among 217 signatories on open letter sent to a dozen studios demanding an end to sexism and sexual harassment in the animation industry.

Short Films ANIMATIONWorld

A Savage Tale Finely Wrought: Ayce Kartal’s ‘Wicked Girl’ Makes Waves on the Festival Circuit

Turkish/French co-production comprising more than 13,000 hand-drawn frames brings empathy and care to cases of horrific sexual abuse and their aftermath.

Classic Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Vaccination Scar'

Every Thursday, Chris Robinson takes a look at films from animation’s past. Today: We remember the Canadian singer/poet/frontman, Gord Downie via Christopher Mill's video for The Tragically Hip, Vaccination Scar.

Education & Training VFXWorld

The Long Road to The Rookies

Set to introduce online courses and an official certification review process in 2018, The Rookies co-founders Andrew McDonald and Alwyn Hunt reflect on their journey to help students make the transition from school to real-world production environments.

VR Headline News

EA Vet Sinjin Bain to Head Method Studios’ New AR/VR Unit

Newly formed Method EXP unit will bring company's CG and design artistry to immersive experiences for all platforms.

FMX Blogs

WATCH: Hugh Welchman Talks ‘Loving Vincent’ at FMX 2017

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 6:17am

The Oscar-winning director details the exhausting and exacting oil painting on canvass stop-motion technique he used for his latest animated feature about Vincent van Gogh.

shorts films ANIMATIONWorld

16 Thought-Provoking Short Films: The 19th Annual Animation Show of Shows Returns to Theaters

New program of 16 internationally acclaimed animated short films from eight countries includes Niki Lindroth von Bahr’s stop-motion musical ‘The Burden,’ David OReilly’s procedurally animated ‘Everything,’ and Georges Schwizgebel’s hand-painted deconstruction of The Battle of San Romano.

VIEW Conference Blogs

WATCH: Pixar’s John Halstead Talks Hank and ‘Finding Dory’ Production at VIEW

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 11:50am

The supervising technical director discusses production on Disney and Pixar’s long-awaited hit animated sequel, Finding Dory, including the design and animation of the film’s eight-legged heroic cephalopod. 

Visual Effects Headline News

Capita’s Former Software Chief Joins Foundry as New CEO

Experienced software and tech exec Craig Rodgerson will spearhead developing the company’s strategic direction and building its product line.

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