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16 Thought-Provoking Short Films: The 19th Annual Animation Show of Shows Returns to Theaters

New program of 16 internationally acclaimed animated short films from eight countries includes Niki Lindroth von Bahr’s stop-motion musical ‘The Burden,’ David OReilly’s procedurally animated ‘Everything,’ and Georges Schwizgebel’s hand-painted deconstruction of The Battle of San Romano.

FMX Blogs

WATCH: Weta Digital’s Brendan Keys Talks Recruiting Challenges and More at FMX 2017

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 11:59pm

The studio’s human resources manager discusses recruiting challenges and goals as well as recommendations for young professionals looking for a job.

Short Films ANIMATIONWorld

Robin Joseph’s ‘Fox and The Whale’ a Visually Arresting Tale of Pursuit and Longing

Recipient the award for Best Environments at VIEW 2016, independently produced 2D/3D hybrid short film is now available for viewing online as a Vimeo Staff Pick.

Festivals Headline News

Barajoun’s ‘Bilal’ Feature to Screen at Palm Springs Int’l Animation Festival

From Dubai-based animation and VFX studio Barajoun Entertainment, first fully Middle Eastern-funded and produced CG-animated film an official selection at PSIAF 2017.

Feature Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Zooming in to the Scale of ‘LEGO Ninjago’

Animal Logic animation director Matt Everitt, FX supervisor Miles Green and CG/VFX supervisor Greg Jowle discuss the unique challenges of crafting ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie.’

FMX Blogs

WATCH: Disney’s Berenice Robinson Talks Editing , Music and Sound at FMX 2017

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 8:20am

The Disney VP discusses a range of post-production challenges on the studio's feature animation musicals.

FMX Blogs

WATCH: The Third Floor’s Michelle Blok Talks ‘Game of Throne’ Previs and More at FMX 2017

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 5:28am

The previs supervisor discusses a wide-range of visualization work on HBO’s award-winning TV series, as well as her studio’s efforts on Disney’s live-action hit, ‘Beauty and the Beast.’

KitBash3d Headline News

KitBash3d Launches 3D Asset Store for VFX Artists

New 3D architectural kits for CG Environments, concept art and matte paintings available now online; Learn Squared presents ‘The KitBash3d Festival,’ and free Livestream tutorials featuring artists Ash Thorp, Darek Zabrocki, Jan Urschel, Nick Hiatt, Justin Goby Fields and Maxx Burman.

box office Headline News

Illumination’s ‘Despicable Me 3’ Crosses $1 Billion at Global Box Office

Gru and crew push past DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Shrek’ franchise to make ‘Despicable Me’ the highest-grossing animated film franchise of all time. 

69th Emmy Awards Headline News

‘Westworld,’ ‘Gotham’ Recognized for Outstanding VFX at 69th Creative Arts Emmy Awards

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ wins award for Outstanding Production Design; Netflix series ‘Strangers Things’ awarded for Outstanding Main Title Design.

Method Studios Headline News

Method Studios Reshuffles Global Leadership

Eric Combrié promoted to COO and Tom Wild to VP global production operations to unify Method, Iloura, VR/AR operations across Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, Sydney, Melbourne & Pune; Jeff Werner returns as director of digital studio, Method LA.

Home Entertainment Headline News

Deleted Scene: DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Captain Underpants’ Lands on Disc September 12

Now available on Digital HD, director David Soren’s outrageous family comedy based on the bestselling book series by Dav Pilkey arrives on retail shelves on September 12 in DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra-HD editions.

Visual Effects Society Headline News

Ava DuVernay to Deliver Keynote Address at 2017 VES Summit

Director of the upcoming Disney feature ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ joins speaker lineup at ninth annual VES Summit to be held Saturday, October 28.

FMX Blogs

WATCH: Director Kelly Asbury Talks ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ at FMX 2017

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 7:00am

The veteran animation director discusses his experience at the helm of Sony Pictures Animation’s latest animated feature.

Zoic Studios Headline News

Zoic Studios Unveils VFX Breakdown for ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7

Emmy Award-winning VFX house gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how they brought Episode 1’s shocking removal of one of Arya’s ‘many faces’ to life.

Reel FX Headline News

Seriously and Reel FX Reunite for ‘Visit Minutia’

Next original animated short from the ‘Best Fiends’ mobile game franchise produced by ‘Book of Life’ creators Reel FX features all-star voice cast including Pamela Adlon, Mark Hamill and Kate Walsh.

Framestore Headline News

Framestore Ups Mathieu Bertrand to Head of CG

Montréal local served as CG supervisor on films including BAFTA-nominated ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,’ Denis Villeneuve’s BAFTA-nominated ‘Arrival,’ Ridley Scott’s ‘Alien: Covenant’ and the upcoming ‘Geostorm.’

VIEW 2017 Headline News

VIEW Conference 2017 Announces Final Program

Registration now open for 18th annual computer graphics symposium running October 23-27; entries underway for ‘View Awards’ and ‘Games Bootcamp.’

Visual Effects Society Headline News

Visual Effects Society Announces Special 2017 Honorees

Toni Pace Carstensen named recipient of the 2017 VES Founders Award; visual effects producer and longstanding member of the VES Awards Committee Chuck Finance designated with Lifetime VES Membership; legendary VFX archivist and practitioner Bob Burns given Honorary VES Membership. 

FMX Blogs

WATCH: Synthespian CEO Jeff Kleiser Talks Stereo Dome Projection and VR at FMX 2017

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 6:00am

The veteran VFX supervisor talks about his recent work on VR and animated stereoscopic 3-D dome projection projects as well as feature films in development.

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