Jenny Marchick Named Head of Feature Film Development at DreamWorks Animation
Former Sony Pictures Animation SVP will head up project and talent development, working with known books and IP as well as original ideas.
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Fiona York Appointed Senior FX Producer at Realtime
UK animation and VFX house names longtime industry producer to manage inhouse team; studio affirms plan to add 50 jobs in Westby and Manchester.
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Throwback Thursday: Think Laterally
Observations on art, animation, virtual reality and actual reality.
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8th Annual VFX Festival Set for March 16-18
Hosted by Escape Studios, the celebration of visual effects, animation, games and motion graphics returns to London’s Southbank Centre with panels, talks and recruiting sessions.
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DNEG Hires David Prescott to Lead Feature Animation Expansion
Former Skydance SVP joins LA office; will build creative team that provides range of services including pitching and development support, creative supervision and production management.
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State of California Intervenes to Stop Riot Games Gender Discrimination Settlement
Two state agencies are trying to vastly increase the payout and address alleged inadequacies in the non-monetary terms of the proposed $10 million settlement.
There’s Still Time! Universal Animation Writers Program Submission Deadline is January 17
Entries are still being accepted for studio’s first-of-its kind paid writing program.
FMX 2020 Announces ‘Imagine Tomorrow’ Theme, First Program Confirmations
25th Anniversary Edition will focus on visions of the future for media & entertainment; Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Volker Engel and Annecy Cristal-winning animation director Regina Pessoa among first confirmed speakers.
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IATSE and ABAS Offering Free Legal Support for Laid Off MPC Vancouver Workers
Offer made to provide support for those workers affected by the studio’s abrupt closure on December 11.
MPC Shuts Down Vancouver Facility
One of the VFX industry’s leading studios abruptly closes the doors at one of its locations.
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Universal Extends Animation Writers Program Submission Deadline to January 17
Entries for studio’s first-of-its-kind paid writing program, which combines both TV and film content development, now being excepted through January 17, 2020.
‘Joker’ VFX Supervisor Edwin Rivera Joins DNEG Los Angeles
Veteran visual effects and CG supervisor with 25+ years’ experience joins studio’s senior creative team.
VIEW Conference 2019: Celebrating the Best in Animation, VFX and Visual Storytelling
Grab your notepad and fashionable wool scarf; a packed roster of talent led by Brad Bird, Dean DeBlois and Rob Legato will rub elbows and share insights at the digital media conference and symposium set for October 21-25 in Turin, Italy.
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Complete VIEW 2019 Program Released
Last minute confirmations pack an already expanded roster featuring top industry speakers; directors Jill Culton, Brad Bird, Dean DeBlois, Conrad Vernon, Sergio Pablos, Peter Ramsey and Eric Darnell lead an all-star lineup.
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Edward Irastorza Joins MARZ as Executive Producer
The newest addition to VFX house Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies brings decades of film and TV experience on shows like ‘Hellboy’ and ‘Grimm.’
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Innovators and Pioneers in Computer Graphics and Animation to Speak at SIGGRAPH Asia 2019
The conference, taking place is Brisbane, Australia from November 17 -20, will feature a wide array of sessions with industry luminaries in animation, VFX and technology.
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The Career Navigator: 6 Tips for Crafting Resumes that Work
Your resume is a sales tool to help open doors for interviews; make sure it works for you by including these six elements.
‘Sister,’ ‘Zog,’ and ‘The Seahorse Trainer’ Among Winners at Spark Animation 2019
Films by Siqi Song, Daniel Snaddon & Max Lang, and Babak Bina & Ricardo Bonisoli take top honors at 11th annual Spark CG festival in Vancouver, Canada.
Kristine Belson Adds TV and Streaming to Her Role as Sony Pictures Animation President
Studio head's contract renewal expands her responsibilities to include production of animation for series and streaming.
Disney VFX Supervisor Steve Goldberg to Present ‘Frozen 2’ at VIEW 2019
Conference attendees get early, extended look at highly anticipated sequel to the studio’s 2013 hit musical adventure, the highest grossing animated feature film of all time.
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SIGGRAPH Asia 2019 to Host Global Industry Gathering in Brisbane
High-profile studios, tech companies, academics and start-ups will gather November 17-20, establishing the conference as an important learning hub and showcase for emerging technologies.
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Trojan Horse is a Unicorn Announces Final 2019 Lineup
THU, one of Europe’s leading digital entertainment conferences, announces its complete program for upcoming September 23-28 event in Valletta, Malta.
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Sean Clarke Taking the Helm at Aardman
On heels of studio’s recent transition to employee ownership, co-founder Dave Sproxton stepping down after 43 years as Managing Director.
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Quirky, Unique and Compelling: OIAF 2019 is More than Just About Films
From September 25-29, Ottawa plays host to kindred spirits, collaborators and experts in all things animated, sharing tall tales and lots of good Canadian ale.
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The Rookies Announces World School Rankings 2019 Winners
Based on almost 3,500 entries from artists in 89 countries, 120 industry experts used a variety of criteria to award schools on how well they prepare students for careers in creative media and entertainment.
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