4 Heart Pumping Nike Spots Created in Just 1 Month with Unity Real-Time Tools
Zachary Dixon and IV Studio produced four video game-style versions of top athletes using game engine technology, delivering the first in just two weeks.
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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.
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Haymaker Hires Leslie Sorrento for New LA Studio
Swedish-based VFX house pushes U.S. expansion with new Los Angeles facility.
Woodblock Names Conrad Ostwald Head of Production
With extensive experience in design and project management, Ostwald will oversee production at the independent animation and VFX studio.
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Steve Bastien Named Head of Buddy Spots at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Veteran ad executive joins company from Midnight Oil; will lead commercials group that won Clio in 2019 for ‘The Predator Holiday Special.’
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August 15 Entry Deadline Almost Here for SIGGRAPH Asia 2020 Computer Animation Festival
Submit your animated shorts, commercials, game cinematics, trailers, motion graphics, VFX sequences and reels now; if computers played a key role in production, CAF wants to see your work!
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Chris Cray Launches Somesense Studio
London-Based independent artist-led animation studio now open, focusing on creating content in all forms, from web series to comics, films to comedy scripts, social media campaigns to editorials.
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Entry Deadline Extended for SIGGRAPH Asia 2020 Computer Animation Festival
After moving to a virtual event this December, the festival is now accepting submissions in most every category of CG animation through August 15.
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Brussels International Animation Film Festival – February 12 -21, 2021
Begins: February 12, 2021
Over 150 films compete in the international event including animated shorts, features, commercials, and music videos.
BIAF 2020 Reveals Official Trailer by by ‘Marona’s Fantastic Tale’ Director Anca Damian
The festival’s 2019 Grand Prize winner creates the festival’s signature film for upcoming 2020 edition, taking place October 23-27, 2020 in Bucheon, South Korea.
OIAF 2020 Official Selections Announced
A diverse group of 155 animated shorts, features, series and VR works will compete at upcoming Ottawa International Animation Festival, running online September 23 – October 4.
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Framestore’s ‘#WombStories’ Animation Captures the Emotions of Women’s Life-Changing Moments
Three-minute film for Libresse & Bodyform campaign includes six beautifully animated sequences that help dispel myths and encourage positive conversations about women.
Brut Directing Collective Busts COVID-19 Myths in Short for United Nations
Mixed media production company 1stAveMachine uses animated gags to take aim at measures that are ineffective against the coronavirus.
Agile Films Launches Agile Studios
New sister studio includes creatives, animators, and filmmakers who will oversee projects from initial concept to final delivery.
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‘Klaus’ Named Best Animated Feature at Third Annual Quirino Awards
‘Tainá and the Amazon's Guardians’ wins best animated series; ‘The Cubicbird’ wins best animated short film at the virtual ceremony closing out the online Ibero-American Animation ‘Quirino month.’
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Hornet Hires Anne Skopas as Executive Producer
Media and VFX production veteran brings 27+ years of experience to new role helping expand the studio’s design and animation capabilities.
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Framestore Puts Pedal to the Metal for LEGO ‘Drive What You Love’ Spot
Oscar-winning creative studio builds full-throttle VFX for The LEGO Agency’s latest commercial, where a high-speed race brings imagination to life.
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Final Frontier Creates League of Legends Epic for OPPO
Director Hans-Christoph Schultheiss crafts full CG face-off pitting eSports champions FunPlusX against a formidable array of opponents.
Platige Image Releases ‘Koala’ Unreal Engine 4-Powered Short
As part of its ongoing R&D efforts, studio creates animated short showcasing new UE4 real-time technology, including ray tracing and rendering innovations.
BIAF 2020 Reveals Official Poster by ‘Marona’s Fantastic Tale’ Director Anca Damian
The festival’s 2019 Grand Prize winner creates signature materials for upcoming 2020 edition, taking place October 23-27, 2020 in Bucheon, just outside of Seoul, South Korea.
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Call for Submissions: SIGGRAPH Asia 2020 Computer Animation Festival
Entries now being accepted in multiple categories, including shorts, visualizations, VFX sequences, game cinematics, and real-time pieces; deadline to enter is July 31, 2020.
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Alice Loveday Joins London-Based Hoi Polloi
New director brings whimsy and passion to her stop-frame 2D work.
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Fern Adds Elizabeth Laferrière to Creative Team
Montreal-based artist, known for creating surreal images through collage, will serve as director and art director for the animation and design studio.
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Call for Entries: BIAF 2020
Submissions now being accepted for the 22nd Bucheon International Animation Festival taking place in Bucheon, South Korea October 23 -27.
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Bento Box is Hiring: Art Directors, Background and Character Designers
Studio has a number of job openings, working safely and remotely, on several shows, including a new streaming comedy, primetime comedy, and kid’s show.
