FMX Registration is Now Open
Head to Stuttgart for the industry leading conference that runs April 23-26.
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4th Annual AfroAnimation Summit Returns to Burbank
The conference, running April 10-12, promotes diversity and inclusion throughout the entertainment industry, welcoming a coalition of industry speakers, studio execs, students, creatives and young professionals.
Creative Career Coach: Back to School - Keep Learning
Learning doesn’t end when you leave school – it continues on the job every day.
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Creative Career Coach: Hot Tips for Attending Conferences and Festivals
SIGGRAPH is coming to Los Angeles August 6-10 – have a plan to make the most of your time at the event, or any other such industry gathering.
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Creative Career Coach: Go for It and Other Advice from Dad
Sometimes, fathers can be a source of sage career advice – some noted animators share a bit of the wisdom passed down from their dads.
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OIAF 2023 Passes Now on Sale
The 5-day September festival and TV animation conference, which features screenings, exhibits, workshops, and entertainment, invites Canadian creators to kickstart their animated series concept with the annual Pitch THIS! event – submissions deadline is June 16; kids ages 8-12 can apply to participate in the OIAF Kids Jury - submissions deadline is July 12.
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Career Coach: May Day 2023
May Day! Is your career in distress? Are you making hay? Or is it time to bail?
2023 AfroAnimation Summit Coming to Burbank
The conference, running April 26-27, promotes diversity and inclusion in animation, welcoming an international coalition of industry speakers, studio execs, students, creatives and young professionals, in-person and via livestream.
Union Launches Montreal VFX Facility
The London-based studio celebrates 15 years with its first international expansion after delivering VFX on projects such as ‘For All Mankind,’ ‘The Irregulars,’ and HBO Max’s award-winning ‘The Banshees of Inisherin.’
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Ottawa International Animation Festival 2023
Begins: September 20, 2023
Scheduled for September 20–24, OIAF features screenings, virtual artist talks, workshops, and meetings with schools and recruiters; taking place during the festival TAC offers industry professionals a chance to connect.
Annecy Festival 2024
Begins: June 9, 2024
The annual festival returns to Annecy June 9-15, 2024.
Work on the Weekends
Work/life balance is important, but putting in the time, especially to bone up your skills or move forward on a personal project, is critical for a successful career.
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Career Coach: Honing your Skills
Make a plan; staying sharp is your responsibility.
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Career Coach: Frogs for Breakfast
Tardiness has its costs – here are four helpful tips that are worth your time to embrace.
Career Coach: Wish Lists
Job postings should list required skills and not include scores of ‘nice to have’ or ‘is a plus’ that are often unrealistic and can scare off otherwise viable candidates who fear they don’t qualify.
Career Coach: A Magic Word – ‘Thanks’
It’s a good time of year to be thankful, so don’t forget to send thank-you notes to potential employers you interview with.
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Wilkes University is Hiring: Full-Time Asst Professor of Game and Emergent Technology
The university, located in Pennsylvania, offers BA and BFA degrees with a curriculum that blends visual design and technology.
Career Coach: Take a Chance - Make a Change
Change can be scary but taking a chance to better your career and embrace new opportunities. can be well worth the risk.
Career Coach: Start Now
The beginning of the school year means it’s time for fresh starts, and a time for both students and teachers to learn new things.
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SCAD Alumni Talk Animation Skills, Careers, and Opportunities
Recent graduates Jacey Robinson, John da Fonte, and Julianna Mercado discuss their efforts to secure challenging and enjoyable industry work, how they keep up on new tools and technology, and how their college prepared them for the rigors of professional production.
Career Coach: The Secret to Getting Hired - Contact Info
You’d be surprised at how difficult some artists make it for recruiters by neglecting to provide the simplest – and most important – information.
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The Deadline Approaches: Submit Now to OIAF 2022 Pitch THIS!
There are only 3 days left for Canadian creators to submit original animated series content to Mercury Filmworks’ annual pitching competition returning in-person to the festival’s TAC business conference, running September 21 – 23; entries must be received by June 30.
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OIAF 2022 Pitch THIS!’ Submissions Now Open
The festival and Mercury Filmworks announce the annual competition’s in-person return as part of TAC, offering Canadian creators a unique opportunity to refine their craft and reach an audience of peers, studio executives, and potential buyers; entry deadline is June 30.
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Technicolor Games Reveals Big Hiring Push
New president Jeaneane Falkler and executive creative director Sylvain Doreau are leading an aggressive recruitment effort as the group joins fellow Technicolor Creative Studios business brands MPC, The Mill, and Mikros Animation in providing a growing suite of production services across games IP, from in-game assets to TV advertising, interactive experiences, animation and feature length film.
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Annecy 2022 Juries Announced
Judging at this year’s festival will be handled by 18 notable industry experts from 13 countries; awards will be revealed at the event’s June 18 closing ceremony.
In Awards, Commercials, Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, Television, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe
