Tagged With: Producers
2nd Animar_BCN Concludes, Announces EU Animation Industry Recommendations
EU animation players from 25+ countries identified five critical subjects pivotal for the future as they gathered in Barcelona to identify, debate, and make recommendations on key industry growth issues, including needed funding strategies, standards for co-production, and retention of talent and original independent IP.
OIAF and TAC Return to Ottawa Next Month
The Animation Conference opens its doors September 20-22, during the Ottawa International Animation Festival September, which runs September 20-24.
The End of Content Acquisition
Hollywood’s Inflection Point
Distribution and Marketing in the Age of AI
As AI tools democratize content development and production, traditional distribution and marketing channels may ironically be more influential than ever.
The Fleeting Nature of Competitive Advantage: From Sabermetrics to AI Content Creation
Plus: a big ol’ postscript on how the Writers Guild of America strike will inadvertently boost the utility and quality of ChatGPT.
Podcast EP 170: Director Mike Caron on the Live-Action/Animation Mix ‘Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder’
The Nickelodeon director/producer discusses his path to success from young actor to director of some of Nick’s biggest shows and the mentality he adopted to get there; he also shares the storyboarding process for the live-action/animated hybrid series he currently produces.
Catch You on the Flip Side
Call For Entries: ASIFA India and Epic Games' Women Creators Program 2022
Submissions now being accepted through April 18 for paid virtual fellowships for women creatives from India, Singapore, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia; participants will be mentored and trained in virtual production.
KEPYR’s ‘Kindred Spirits’ Campaign - UNICEF Aid for Displaced Kids Now Underway
The month-long online fundraiser runs through June 20 - World Refugee Day; campaign supports UNICEF’s work aiding displaced children around the world.
The New Blank’s Looper Project Releases ‘Galactic’ and ‘Rear Window’ Shorts
Inhouse program challenges studio artists to interpret and express themselves based on a provided theme.
CBS Studios Inks Two-Year Deal with Mike McMahan
Emmy Award-winning TV animation writer/producer is known for top animated adult comedy series including CBS All Access’ ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks,’ Adult Swim’s ‘Rick and Morty,’ and Hulu’s ‘Solar Opposites.’
The Mill New York Alumni Launch Preymaker Creative Collective
Angus Kneale, Melanie Wickham, and Verity Grantham form new studio; advanced, custom AWS cloud-based platform will remotely integrate a global group of collaborating artists, producers, and technologists.
Children’s Media Conference Announces Virtual One-day Event November 12
Day-long webinar explores navigating the business of animation in the pandemic world of global virtual events and programs, offering insights for producers, distributors, and freelancers.
THE IMPORTANCE OF ANIMATION CREATORS
‘Toy Story 4’ Takes Home Producers Guild Award
Jonas Rivera wins again, alongside fellow producer Mark Nielsen, for outstanding producer of animated theatrical motion pictures; ‘1917’ and ‘Chernobyl’ also take home awards.
Producers Guild Announces 2020 Nominations
‘Abominable,’ ‘Frozen 2,’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,’ ‘Missing Link’ and ‘Toy Story 4’ to contend in animated movie category; ‘1917,’ ‘Ford v Ferrari’ and ‘The Irishman’ among top producer award nominees.
Asian Animation Summit Returns Down Under!
Asian Animation Summit 2017 showcases 24 animated projects from Australia, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and beyond that have never been to market.
WHY PRODUCERS MUST STUDY SCREENWRITING
Without a solid understanding of screenplay structure a producer has no way of knowing whether his screenplay is good or bad.
Free Virtual Workshop Series
We invite you to a free virtual workshop series called "What Networks Want - Parts 1 & 2." Part 1 is June 16th and Part 2 is August 18th and they both start at 9pm EST. When you register you'll be entered into our Summer Giveaway Splash worth $500.
Click on the link to register: https://rt133.infusionsoft.com/app/page/whatnetworkswant
Want to sell your show?
I'm hosting another free webinar next Tuesday, April 7, about the 3 warning signs your show will never sell. We see this all the time and can help you avoid making the same mistakes. I just got back from NATPE, Kidscreen Summit and RealScreen Summit and have some great tips to share.
I hope you can join us live at 9est.
7 Deadly Sins of Pitching TV
Free Webinar
July 29th
6pm PST/ 9pm EST
Online/Phone/Skype
1 hour
Register:
https://rt133.infusionsoft.com/app/page/7-deadly-sins-of-pitching-tv
Hit Maker Summit
Perfect your TV pitch in 3 days. Discover what it takes to sell your show to Hollywood, what to expect in a deal and how to get in front of network execs. 1-on-1 work to get your project ready for the studios. Website: www.HitMakerSummit.com