‘Your Career in Animation: How to Survive and Thrive’ Now Available
Veteran animation director and author David B. Levy discusses his newly updated book that’s a must-have for anyone hoping to plan, launch, or refocus their animation career.
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LatinX in Animation Announces First-Ever Animation Day
As part of LALIFF 2021, LXiA is presenting a day of premieres, panel discussions, an animated short contest, and master classes, featuring speakers like Jorge Gutierrez, Sherley Ibarra, Carlos López Estrada, Phil Lord, and Lindsey Olivares.
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The Cartel Adds Kimberley Mooney, Launches Field Day Entertainment
Veteran development exec will bolster company’s plans to expand its kids, family, and animation business; company teams up with former Netflix and Nickelodeon exec Jenna Boyd to launch new talent-centric production company.
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Andrea Miloro Tapped as Mikros Animation President
Former Fox Animation co-president’s appointment reinforces Technicolor’s commitment to expand the company’s feature film and TV production efforts under the Mikros brand.
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The VFX & Post Talent Agency Expands its Roster
Agency that represents visual effects and post-production HoDs and crews welcomes six new professionals as demand for VFX and post work continues to increase.
WildBrain Adds Lorna Withrington as VP Development-Animation
Seasoned creative development and acquisition exec is tasked with growing company’s slate of original and existing IP.
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CoSA VFX Expands Global Leadership Team
VFX house announces promotions; Mark Nazal named director of digital content, and Astrid Eve named global HR manager.
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SIGGRAPH Asia 2021
Begins: December 14, 2021
Annual computer graphics conference and exhibition comes to Tokyo, Japan December 14-17.
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KingstOON is Coming! Festival and Conference Run April 21-25
The free online event starts tomorrow, using the latest technology to deliver a world class event to a global audience; attendees can participate in masterclasses, the perfect pitch boot camp, and discussions on industry trends – the event kicks off with a keynote by Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness.
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Annecy 2021 Pivots to Hybrid Edition Running Onsite and Online June 14-19
Festival will celebrate animation from the African continent as well as belated 60th anniversary; the redesigned Mifa will run June 15-18.
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Sesame Workshop Names Olexa Hewryk VP & Head of Animation
Other recently announced promotions include Sal Perez to supervising producer and VP for Sesame Street Productions, and ‘Sesame Street’ EP Ben Lehmann to senior VP & head of live-action.
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Mindshow Raises $10 Million, Names Sharon Bordas President
CG animation production company announces new round of funding, new executive hires as it expands its development in proprietary animation technology and production.
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BlueBolt Names Tracy McCreary Managing Director
VFX house promotes seasoned EP who will help push the active production slate; film and TV projects including ‘The Northman,’ ‘The Great - Season 2, and ‘Becoming Elizabeth.’
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Rising Sun Pictures Expands as Australian Production Bounces Back
Studio’s business growth enhanced by Australia’s strong COVID-19 response, generous government incentives, and Australia’s PDV offset; creative team to top 225 at Adelaide location.
FMX Conference Program Now Online
Running May 4-6, the conference’s first online edition will provide a platform for the global FMX community to reflect collectively on the disruption and reinvention of the industry; program will include panels, keynotes, and presentations.
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Marci Proietto to Lead 20th Television Animation for Disney
29-year Fox TV veteran, who has worked on over 2,400 episodes at the studio, will lead Disney TV’s newly formed production unit devoted entirely to the studio’s animated TV properties, including ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Central Park,’ ‘Solar Opposites,’ and upcoming ‘Koala Man.’
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Glassworks Promotes Amsterdam-Based Leadership
Belén Palos is named head of production and Chris Kiser is named COO; Kiser will remain active in creative efforts while mapping out the strategic growth opportunities for the studio.
AFX Creative Hires Toby Gallo as Director of Technology
Tech veteran bring 25+ years’ experience to the growing VFX and design studio; Esther Minitser, Jessica Amburgey, and Stefan Kim promotions also announced.
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Producer Ted Hope Joins ASU’s Thunderbird School of Global Management
The former Amazon Movie exec will co-lead the school’s new LA-based ‘Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Management in the Creative Industries’ program, designed for individuals pursuing global leadership and management careers in film/television/new media and other creative industries.
‘Togather’ Named Grand Winner of ‘Sony Talent League by THU’
Winning project is a platform that allows sharing of custom digital brushes inspired by real-life objects; finalists include a fantasy role-playing game ‘Kawia's Adventure’ and ‘Icebreakers,’ a VR comic that invites individuals to step into the panels of a pirate adventure.
WIA Launches 2021 Spring Mentorship Program
Women in Animation continues to expand its annual program by partnering with Black N’Animated, LatinX in Animation, and Rise Up Animation for special focus on mentoring women of color; mentee application submissions begin March 31.
VFX Supervisor Jep Hill Joins Alkemy X
25-year industry veteran brings technical and creative skills acquired while working at the forefront of emerging visual effects technology; his hire comes on the heels of continued growth in the media company’s VFX division.
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ArsenalFX Color Expands Team
Cortney Haile named VP of business development, Albert Soto named chief engineer, and J.R. Benson senior colorist; new hires will support increased offerings including scripted VFX and on-set supervision.
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Games Workshop Names Finn Arnesen Head of Entertainment Development
Group taps former Hasbro Studios exec to expand the company’s extensive ‘Warhammer’ IP with new live-action and animated content; three animated shows are nearing completion with a half dozen still under development.
Animators Without Borders: How the Global Animation Community Came Together at ACM SIGGRAPH London
Artists from New Zealand, the Philippines, and North America could take advantage of the U.K. group’s virtual events to attend remotely and collaborate through online review tools.
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