VFS Enables Remote Student Learning with Help from Nvidia
School provides students with NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 powered workstations that allowed them to continue using production-level technology in their remote studies.
Category: Short Films
Bite-Sized 3D ‘Angry Birds Bubble Trouble’ Series Released on Amazon FreeTime Unlimited
South American studio collective Los Amigos produces first season of 1-minute episodes featuring the young Angry Birds flock - Red, Bomb, Chuck, Stella and Silver – inspired by the ‘Angry Birds Dream Blast’ mobile game.
Six Point Harness Names Musa Brooker Creative Director
With a distinguished career in both stop-motion and 2D animation, the veteran USC professor of animation and digital arts continues to provide indispensable artistic leadership for the animation studio.
In 2D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
SIGGRAPH 2020 Concludes Virtual Conference: Content Available Until October 27
The latest innovations in art, science and technology are showcased both in implementation and presentations during a two-week virtual gathering of the global graphics community.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Short Films, Technology, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All, North America
The Living Tombstone’s Blistering ‘Chosen’ CG Music Video
Produced during the COVID-19 pandemic, creative studio The-Artery uses remotely produced motion capture to show the anonymous band emerge from stasis and blast onstage for an all CG neon-flooded performance.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Music and Sound, People, Short Films, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Supernova Digital Animation Festival Lights Up Denver
Month long festival will kick off September 3 with a focus on digital animation and motion-art; events will also be available via live stream.
Wow! - Fred Seibert Resigns from WOW! and Frederator
Founder and now former CEO of famed animation studio steps down, will continue with companies’ current and future projects as an independent producer.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Call for Entries: The Toronto Animation Arts Festival International
Entries are being accepted in six categories for TAAFI 2021, scheduled for February 19-21, 2021; submission deadline is November 15, 2020.
In 2D, 3D, Call for Entries, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Kate Winslet, Jennifer Hudson and Glenn Close Join Baobab’s ‘Baba Yaga’
Trio will star along with Daisy Ridley in new animated immersive experience premiering September 2 at Venice International Film Festival.
ASIF 2020 Award Winners Announced
ASIFA Israel’s annual event celebrating Israeli animation, held virtually August 20th, saw 209 film submissions.
In 2D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Music and Sound, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Middle East
ASIFA-Hollywood Announces Key Dates for Virtual or Live 48th Annie Awards
Rules, categories, and important dates and deadlines also announced for upcoming ceremony, set for April 16, 2021, as annual membership drive begins.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Short Films, Television, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects, Voice Acting, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Ado Ato Pictures Joins ‘ANOUSCHKA’ with Resonate Entertainment
Mixed reality XR experience will immerse audiences into the magical journey of Amara, a Black teenager in Amsterdam, a fictional story inspired by the Black Girl Magic ethos.
The Mesmerizing and Surreal Animation of Erick Oh’s ‘OPERA’
A stunning and provocative new short film by the Annecy Cristal-winning ‘PIG: The Dam Keeper Poems’ director examines diverse issues like racism, terrorism, religion, war, and class struggle within our society.
In 2D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Festival, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Annecy, OIAF | Geographic Region: All
AWS Hosts Free Digital Content Creation Webcasts August 26-27
Series will illustrate how creative studios, teams, and freelancers can leverage the cloud to enable remote setups, scale production pipelines, and empower artists.
In Business, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Mobile and Wireless, Motion Graphics, People, Production, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
2020 ANIMARKT Stop-Motion Forum Pitching Finalists Announced
The annual stop-motion event, being held October 6-10, will feature workshops, masterclasses, and panel discussions.
‘My Better World’ Helps to Educate Kids in Sub-Sahara Africa
Fully African-produced animation project garners upwards of 2 million viewers a week while addressing the challenges for African teens navigating school, family, and friendship.
In 2D, 3D, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Films, Places, Short Films, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Africa
‘Jojo Rabbit’s Archie Yates Joins Cast of Baobab Studios and Oculus’ ‘Paper Birds’
Lead in Disney’s upcoming ‘Home Alone’ reboot cast as young musician whose music inspires a flock of mysterious paper birds, in new immersive film set to debut at the 2020 Venice International Film Festival.
Unanico Group Names Leanne Preston CEO and Producer
LA-based industry veteran will lead production, global partnership strategies and IP development as company expands in US market.
In 2D, 3D, Books, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Films, Games, Interactive, Licensing, Motion Graphics, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Unity Publishes 2021 Product Roadmap
Company focus for next year is on providing creators with production-ready features, workflows, and components, and changing their approach to how these new tools will be delivered.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, Games, Previs, Production, Short Films, Technology, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
4th Annual SCAD AnimaFest Going Virtual
Two-day event running September 25-26 promises innovative and insightful content with screenings, presentations, panels and industry guests.
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Register for Free Adobe MAX: The Creativity Conference Coming October 20–22
Virtual digital event features speakers, keynotes and a glimpse of Adobes Creative Cloud’s latest innovations as well as professional networking and on-demand learning sessions.
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Journey Through the Cosmos with Thomas Lynch III’s ‘When I Was at Peace’
Watch, and get ready to vibe, as psychedelic band ‘Circles Around the Sun’ teams up with the galactic ‘The Midnight Gospel’ animator to create this summer’s funkiest music video.
Call for Entries: ‘Cartoon Crunch’ Student Competition
Teams of animation students get one week to create an animated short showing their vision of the future of creative collaborations.
In 2D, 3D, Call for Entries, Cartoons, CG, Deitch, Event, Films, Motion Graphics, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Haymaker Hires Leslie Sorrento for New LA Studio
Swedish-based VFX house pushes U.S. expansion with new Los Angeles facility.
Unconventional A24 Picks Up Controversial ‘Hazbin Hotel’
Vivienne Medrano’s overnight YouTube sensation animated musical comedy from Hell is coming to TV under the ‘Uncut Gems’ and ‘Lady Bird’ entertainment company banner.
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