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August 15 Entry Deadline Almost Here for SIGGRAPH Asia 2020 Computer Animation Festival

Submit your animated shorts, commercials, game cinematics, trailers, motion graphics, VFX sequences and reels now; if computers played a key role in production, CAF wants to see your work!

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Business

Chris Cray Launches Somesense Studio

London-Based independent artist-led animation studio now open, focusing on creating content in all forms, from web series to comics, films to comedy scripts, social media campaigns to editorials.

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Entry Deadline Extended for SIGGRAPH Asia 2020 Computer Animation Festival

After moving to a virtual event this December, the festival is now accepting submissions in most every category of CG animation through August 15.

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Festivals Events

Brussels International Animation Film Festival – February 12 -21, 2021

Begins: February 12, 2021

Over 150 films compete in the international event including animated shorts, features, commercials, and music videos.

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BIAF 2020 Reveals Official Trailer by by ‘Marona’s Fantastic Tale’ Director Anca Damian

The festival’s 2019 Grand Prize winner creates the festival’s signature film for upcoming 2020 edition, taking place October 23-27, 2020 in Bucheon, South Korea.

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OIAF 2020 Official Selections Announced

A diverse group of 155 animated shorts, features, series and VR works will compete at upcoming Ottawa International Animation Festival, running online September 23 – October 4.

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Framestore’s ‘#WombStories’ Animation Captures the Emotions of Women’s Life-Changing Moments

Three-minute film for Libresse & Bodyform campaign includes six beautifully animated sequences that help dispel myths and encourage positive conversations about women.

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Covid-19 Headline News

Brut Directing Collective Busts COVID-19 Myths in Short for United Nations

Mixed media production company 1stAveMachine uses animated gags to take aim at measures that are ineffective against the coronavirus.

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Agile Films Launches Agile Studios

New sister studio includes creatives, animators, and filmmakers who will oversee projects from initial concept to final delivery.

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‘Klaus’ Named Best Animated Feature at Third Annual Quirino Awards

‘Tainá and the Amazon's Guardians’ wins best animated series; ‘The Cubicbird’ wins best animated short film at the virtual ceremony closing out the online Ibero-American Animation ‘Quirino month.’

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People Headline News

Hornet Hires Anne Skopas as Executive Producer

Media and VFX production veteran brings 27+ years of experience to new role helping expand the studio’s design and animation capabilities.

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Framestore Puts Pedal to the Metal for LEGO ‘Drive What You Love’ Spot

Oscar-winning creative studio builds full-throttle VFX for The LEGO Agency’s latest commercial, where a high-speed race brings imagination to life.

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Final Frontier Creates League of Legends Epic for OPPO

Director Hans-Christoph Schultheiss crafts full CG face-off pitting eSports champions FunPlusX against a formidable array of opponents.

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Platige Image Releases ‘Koala’ Unreal Engine 4-Powered Short

As part of its ongoing R&D efforts, studio creates animated short showcasing new UE4 real-time technology, including ray tracing and rendering innovations.

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BIAF 2020 Reveals Official Poster by ‘Marona’s Fantastic Tale’ Director Anca Damian

The festival’s 2019 Grand Prize winner creates signature materials for upcoming 2020 edition, taking place October 23-27, 2020 in Bucheon, just outside of Seoul, South Korea.

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Call for Submissions: SIGGRAPH Asia 2020 Computer Animation Festival

Entries now being accepted in multiple categories, including shorts, visualizations, VFX sequences, game cinematics, and real-time pieces; deadline to enter is July 31, 2020.

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People Headline News

Alice Loveday Joins London-Based Hoi Polloi

New director brings whimsy and passion to her stop-frame 2D work.

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Fern Adds Elizabeth Laferrière to Creative Team

Montreal-based artist, known for creating surreal images through collage, will serve as director and art director for the animation and design studio.

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Call for Entries: BIAF 2020

Submissions now being accepted for the 22^nd Bucheon International Animation Festival taking place in Bucheon, South Korea October 23 -27.

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Bento Box is Hiring: Art Directors, Background and Character Designers

Studio has a number of job openings, working safely and remotely, on several shows, including a new streaming comedy, primetime comedy, and kid’s show.

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VFX Headline News

Bilali Mack and Erin Nash Join Alkemy X

After a year of steady growth, visual effects house bolsters its NYC office roster with hiring of two new VFX supervisors.

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Final Frontier Enlists Director Dream Team for DBS Bank Idents

Shanghai-based studio brings together group of international directors for series of MTV-inspired branding idents for Asia’s largest bank.

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People

Flavor Adds VFX Director Rob Churchill to Chicago Studio

Veteran hire to partner with creative studio and parent company, Cutter Studios, on still undisclosed production venture.

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Submit Your Work to OIAF 2020!

44^th Ottawa International Animation Festival, which runs September 23-27, 2020, is now accepting submissions.

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Business Headline News

Design Collective Mighty Oak Joins Alkemy X’s Rep Roster

All-women boutique design and animation studio brings expertise in handmade animation techniques fused with live-action to campaigns for numerous high-end clients.