Festival and Mercury Filmworks announce first virtual competition, offering wider reach and accessibility to new creative voices.
GDTI program alumni includes Amie Doherty, recently chosen to score DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming feature, ‘Spirit Riding Free.’
While animation production seems to be thriving, one of Hollywood’s premier agencies announces a significant staff reduction, another sign of COVID’s continued impact on many areas of the entertainment business.
Scheduled for September 23 – October 4, the event will feature screenings, virtual artist talks, workshops, and meetings with schools and recruiters.
Submissions now being accepted for the event, which will be held October 6-10, offering awards, support, and professional access to finalists.
Remote program mentors recent VFX grads competing for prizes and job opportunities at VFX studio’s Montreal or London office.
WIA launches special online program celebrating thesis and final films from Class of 2020 students who couldn’t screen works, attend career fairs or otherwise celebrate graduation due to COVID-19.
76% of responding game companies cite difficulties in finding skilled staff; finds that while 45% of EU gamers are women, increase in STEM studies and careers for women are essential in the training of the future workforce.
Since its launch this past January, studio has expanded quickly, working on a number of series, and will soon begin VFX production with Sky Studios on HBO’s ‘The Third Day’ mini-series.
Media and VFX production veteran brings 27+ years of experience to new role helping expand the studio’s design and animation capabilities.
Melissa Taylor, Siobhan Bentley and Tamara Boutcher will oversee feature animation and VFX services in London and Montreal studios.
June 10 Q&A with industry veterans is designed to help recent graduates get work in animation during COVID-19 pandemic.
Karen Vermeulen and Cyril Le Pesant join company to bolster development and strategic partnerships in London and Paris Offices.
Celebrated National Film Board French Animation Studio executive producer, with more than 50 productions to her credit, brings experience and risk-taking to new post.
‘Trolls World Tour’ production designer Kendal Cronkhite Shaindlin, joined by the film’s producer Gina Shay as moderator, will discuss her career path and share insights of a 25-year journey through the animation industry.
London South Bank University’s training program adapts in the shadow of COVID-19 social distancing realities.
Previously announced Walt Disney Company move begins as employees whose jobs aren’t deemed necessary will be temporarily dismissed April 19.
DWA president Margie Cohn follows up Universal CEO’s memo with a note announcing phased move toward employees working from home, and immediate closure of studio offices to visitors.
New featurette highlights how the filmmakers prioritized inclusion in building one of the most diverse crews in animation history.
UK animation and VFX house names longtime industry producer to manage inhouse team; studio affirms plan to add 50 jobs in Westby and Manchester.
Dive into the future of digital imagery, visualization, and animation while examining the challenges of technology with sessions led by industry leaders in CGI, FX, animation and research.
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Studio head's contract renewal expands her responsibilities to include production of animation for series and streaming.
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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