MIPCOM 2020 is Happening in Cannes
Begins: October 12, 2020
The world’s largest entertainment content market is coming October 12 – 15; MIPCOM Online+ gives access to those who can’t attend.
Tagged With: pandemic
44th Ottawa International Animation Festival Goes Virtual
Begins: September 23, 2020
Scheduled for September 23 – October 4, the event will feature screenings, virtual artist talks, workshops, and meetings with schools and recruiters.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Business, Call for Entries, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Screenings, Short Films, Television
SIGGRAPH 2020 Goes Virtual
Begins: August 17, 2020
Scheduled for August 17 – August 28, the online event will include both on-demand presentations and scheduled sessions, an exciting mix of the high-level cutting-edge research and education, as well as experiential content and events.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Mobile and Wireless, Motion Graphics, Post-production, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Event Types: Animation, Conferences, Exhibits, Interactive, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films, Transmedia, Visual Effects, Visualization
From Viruses to Parasites: How the CDC Visualizes Invisible Public Health Threats
Biomedical artist Alissa Eckert accurately illustrates the microscopic world through compelling 3D imagery, animation and motion graphics, helping communicate public health information and initiatives.
Adobe’s Festival of the Impossible 2020 Moves Online
3rd annual event spotlights artists who use Adobe Aero to create and showcase immersive art projects.
Parody in the Age of BLM: Carl Jones and Brian Ash Talk ‘Sugar and Toys’ Season 2
With a new season of their satirical adult animated sketch comedy show coming soon to Fuse TV, the ‘Black Dynamite’ and ‘The Boondocks’ producers discuss being funny, and controversial, in a Black Lives Matter and pandemic-focused world.
Moonraker VFX Awarded £500,000 from Creative England to Create Original Immersive 3D
Funding secured by Bristal-based visual effects studio follows government’s announcement to provide 1.5 billion pounds for arts sector impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.
New Short Reveals a Young Boy’s Imaginary Battle Against the Covid-Dragon
In Joey Jones’ charming CG animated film, ‘How the Covid-dragon Disappears,’ a kid’s imagination serves as the battleground for a knight’s valiant fight against the coronavirus, honoring the brave essential workers of the 2020 pandemic.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
2020 Women in Animation Virtual Summit Now Streaming Online
A selection of presentations from the first-ever WIA online summit, held in conjunction with this year’s Annecy 2020 Online edition, is now available for free viewing.
In 2D, 3D, Business, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All
SIGGRAPH Asia 2020 Goes Virtual
Annual computer graphics conference and exhibition, originally scheduled November 17-20 in Daegu, South Korea, moves online due to COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Interactive, Short Films, Technology, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH Asia | Geographic Region: All, Asia
‘Archer’ Season 11 Reveals Coming to Virtual San Diego Comic-Con
New season, pushed from previously scheduled May 6 premiere by COVID-19 shutdowns, premieres later this year; cast member online panel set for July 24.
In 2D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Event, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
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.
Technicolor Statement Concerning Debt Restructuring and Ongoing Operations
The French multi-national media company, owner of leading creative studios MPC, The Mill, Mr. X and Mikros, issues statement concerning AWN’s June 23 news report.
SIGGRAPH 2020 Announces Virtual Conference Dates and Program
After shifting to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic and conference center unavailability, organizers reveal online conference dates and additional details.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Business, Cartoons, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, Motion Graphics, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All
Technicolor Files for Chapter 15 in US Citing COVID-19 Impact
French owner of key creative studios and VFX brands including MPC, The Mill, Mr. X and Mikros, reaches a restructuring agreement in Paris with creditors; Texas court filing will protect US assets.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Jobs & Recruiting, Post-production, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Asia, Europe, North America
‘Avatar 2’ Back in Production in New Zealand
Cameron stands by film’s December 2021 release schedule as live-action pickups for his ‘Avatar’ sequels have resumed in New Zealand.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia
LFA’s Women in European Animation Panel Set for June 17 at Annecy 2020
Day-long video conference, ‘Confinement Votre,’ will focus on what women in the industry across Europe have learned and created during the COVID-19 lockdown.
In Business, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Jobs & Recruiting, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe
Oscars Pushed to April 25, 2021
Film eligibility window extended for 93rd Academy Award consideration; museum opening postponed to coincide with new awards telecast date.
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Masaaki Yuasa’s ‘INU-OH’ Just Added to Annecy 2020 Work in Progress Presentations
Award-winning director discusses his latest film, an animated musical about a 14 century Japanese Sarugaku Noh performer, set for a 2021 release.
WIA Announces Women in Animation Virtual Summit Program for Annecy 2020 Online
Summit will focus on the pandemic, the recently reinvigorated global call for social justice, and their tremendous effects on the animation industry.
In Business, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Festival, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All
Leading Animation Artists to Discuss Job Search Strategies at Animation Guild Online Panel
June 10 Q&A with industry veterans is designed to help recent graduates get work in animation during COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Films, People, Production, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
New ‘COVID-19 The Series’ Episode Shows There’s a Little ‘Captain Quarantine’ In All of Us
Alvaro Garcia Gonzalez’s latest short captures the animated hopes and dreams of the coronavirus fighter in all of us, especially those who play flamenco guitar.
Film and TV Shoots Can Resume in California Beginning June 12
In a major step towards restarting the state’s entertainment business that has been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom and the Department of Public Health have released guidelines for how production shooting can resume.
Jennifer Lee, Henry Selick and Dean DeBlois Headline Annecy 2020 Masterclass Program
Bruno Coulais, Chris Buck, Ron Clements, John Musker, Nick Park and Eric Darnell join a host of industry leaders headlining online festival’s selection of WIP, PREVIEW and Making Of presentations, running June 15-30.
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Statement from WIA President Marge Dean and Oscar-Winning Producer Karen Rupert Toliver
Dean shares letter from Executive VP of Creative at Sony Pictures Animation, about the peaceful protests turning to riots, #BlackLivesMatter, and painful realities we’re all facing as a community and country.
