Animated Women U.K.’s Achieve Program Open for Entries
Now in its second year, the program provides targeted career development to women across the VFX and animation industries.
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‘Ethel & Ernest’ Leads Finalists for British Animation Awards
Winners in 16 categories will be announced at a gala ceremony March 15 in London.
In Awards, Commercials, Event, Films, Places, Short Films, Technology, Television, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Magic Light’s ‘Revolting Rhymes’ Top Toon at BAFTA Kids Awards
Blue Zoo Animation earns Independent Production Company honor, while ‘Hey Duggee’ wins preschool animation category.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Event, Films, Games, Interactive, Short Films, Television, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: BAFTAs | Geographic Region: All, Europe, North America
Capita’s Former Software Chief Joins Foundry as New CEO
Experienced software and tech exec Craig Rodgerson will spearhead developing the company’s strategic direction and building its product line.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Films, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Axis Studios Launches New London Studio
Hoxton Square studio to provide on-the-ground boutique support from U.K. capital location.
In 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Films, Games, Places, Short Films, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Double Negative To Open New Montréal Studio
New location due to open in early 2018 will be Academy Award-winning VFX company’s sixth international facility.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Milk VFX Secures £2M Funding Investment
Oscar-winning independent U.K. visual effects house secures investment from the Business Growth Fund to grow the company, with increased focus in the feature film market.
In Business, Films, People, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Framestore Reimagines Medieval England for ‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’
Conjuring giant elephants, magical serpents and the out-of-this-world CG environments, London and Montréal studios contribute a total of 437 VFX shots to director Guy Ritchie’s Medieval adventure.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Maya Rudolph, Terry Crews, Martin Short & Jane Krakowski Join Bron Animation’s ‘The Willoughbys’
CG-animated feature in production at Canadian animation studio written & directed by Kris Pearn.
Max Hattler Unveils ‘Divisional Articulations’
Fuzzy analogue music and geometric digital animation collide in new film collaboration with electronica artist Lux Prima, the alter ego of composer and producer Jean-Gabriel Becker.
In 2D, Education and Training, Music and Sound, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe
MPC Life Delivers CG Ostrich for Samsung
A curious ostrich stumbles onto a VR headset in new ‘Do What You Can’t’ spot for Samsung.
In 3D, CG, Commercials, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe, North America
Ricky Gervais to Narrate Bron Animation’s Production of ‘The Willoughbys’
CG-animated feature in production at Canadian animation studio to be adapted by ‘Cloudy 2’ director Kris Pearn.
Mummu Delivers Charming Retro Stop-Motion Ad for Aqua
Smoke & Mirrors production outfit Rock Hound teams up with London animation company Mummu to create an underwater stop-motion animated commercial for credit card brand Aqua.
Not To Scale Appoints Sarah Butterworth Managing Director, London
Promotion follows the award-winning production and animation company’s expansion into Amsterdam and New York.
Sweden’s Goodbye Kansas Sets U.K. Base
New U.K. outpost led by EP James Prosser and executive director Martin Hobbs alongside VFX supervisors Matt Kasmir and Jesper Kjölsrud and art director Rafael Morant to provide effects for George Clooney’s ‘Suburbicon’ feature written by the Coen Brothers.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Edge of Frame Weekend Unveils 2016 Program
Expansive program of screenings and discussion celebrating the vibrant field of experimental animation to be held December 9-11 at Whitechapel Gallery and Close-Up Cinema in London.
In 2D, 3D, Event, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: Europe
‘Cloudy 2' Co-Director Kris Pearn Adapting ‘The Willoughbys’ Feature for Bron Animation
Canadian animation studio opens London, Ontario office to be overseen by Pearn.
The Third Floor Wins Third Emmy Award with VFX Team for HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’
Previs studio’s creative and technical visualization helps realize epic scenes for Emmy-winning episode, ‘The Battle of the Bastards.’
In 3D, Awards, CG, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Emmy Awards | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Film London Appoints Julian Scott Animation & Kids TV Consultant
New appointment of industry expert follows the departure of former animation & kids TV consultant Bob Thompson.
Rozalina Burkova Creates Music Video for ENTRANCE
London-based illustrator and GIF maker creates whimsical visuals inspired by Stephen Hawking’s theory of time travel.
Beakus Unveils Trailer for New CG-Animated Short, ‘A Little Grey’
CG-animated short film directed and produced by Steve Smith and designed by directorial team Mighty is based on a story by Simon Hewitt.
London VFX Industry Launches U.K. VFX Apprenticeship Program
Two new VFX-specific apprenticeships to be launched in Fall 2016 at five world-class studios including Framestore, Double Negative, Jellyfish, Lexhag and The Mill.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Jobs & Recruiting, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
London Feature Animation Workshops
Begins: June 3, 2016
Who: Kyle Balda co- director of Minions and The Lorax, Illumination Studios &
Andrew Gordon – Directing Animator, Pixar.
Over 50 years of experience between t
What: A two day Directing for Animation Masterclass. Everything from the fundamentals of animating character to best practice for feature direction. These are going to be two highly interactive days full of practical exercises and lectures.hem.
Where: The University of Greenwich – King William Building
When: 3rd, 4th June
Why: To give you the benefit of skills, techniques, insights and lessons learnt from working with two of the world’s leading studios.
This class is a rare opportunity that is unlikely to be repeated due to the hectic schedules of our presenters.
Don't miss your chance to learn the industry best practise in all aspects of animating and directing.
Cinesite Creates Classic VFX for ‘Pride & Prejudice & Zombies’
Cinesite delivers digital environments, digital make-up and prosthetics, decapitation and limb removal, crowds of computer generated rampaging zombies, and flashbacks to London burning during an attack for zombie-themed reimagined classic.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Finish Completes VFX for Daniel Barber’s ‘The Keeping Room’
London-based VFX house delivers main title sequence and more than 90 shots for Western thriller set in the American Civil War.
