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‘Miserable Miracle,’ ‘When Adam Changes’ Top OIAF 2023 Winners

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 10:11am

Ryo Orikasa takes home the Grand Prize for short animation, while Joël Vaudreuil takes home the Grand Prize for feature animation, at the 47th annual Ottawa International Animation Festival.

Celebrating the Best in Animation Headline News

AIF 2023 Announces Line Up – Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and The Heron’ to Kick-Off

The 5-day festival opens October 18 with GKIDS’ presentation of the legendary filmmaker and Studio Ghibli’s new film at the Hollywood landmark TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX; program includes special screenings, competitions, panels and premieres.

On the Road to Ottawa! Headline News

All Eyes on Ottawa - OIAF 2023 Schedule is Live

The 5-day festival and TV animation conference, featuring screenings, exhibits, workshops, and entertainment, is around the corner, running September 20-24.

Conference Events

ANIMEX 2023

Begins: November 6, 2023

The international festival of animation, games, and VFX will take place November 6-10 and feature a week of networking, workshops, and screenings.

Schmooze it up at TAC Headline News

OIAF and TAC Return to Ottawa Next Month

The Animation Conference opens its doors September 20-22, during the Ottawa International Animation Festival September, which runs September 20-24.

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Unreal Fest 2023

Begins: October 3, 2023

The conference heads to the New Orleans Convention Center October 3-5, this year featuring over 150 sessions, hands-on training, and networking opportunities.

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NVIDIA GTC 2024 Announces Call for Submissions

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 11:32am

The conference, taking place March 18-21, 2024 in San Jose, California, seeks submissions for talks, posters, and training labs by September 8, 2023. 

Really Dad? SDCC Headline News

It’s Finally Here - Prime Video Teases ‘Invincible’ Season 2

At last week’s SDCC 2023, ‘Walking Dead’ co-creator Robert Kirkman share a trailer, clips and a debut date for the long-awaited next season of the hit adult animated series, a coming-of-age tale about a powerful superhero’s son; the first 4 new episodes roll out in November.

Max at Comic-Con 2023 Headline News

Max Originals Reveals ‘Fionna and Cake’ and Other First Looks at SDCC 2023

Check out the trailers - new animation coming to the streamer includes the next chapter in the ‘Adventure Time’ universe, ‘Young Love’ based on the characters from the Oscar-winning animated short, ‘Hair Love,’ and the Season 4 mayhem of ‘Harley Quinn.’ 

Festivals Events

Imagine This Women’s International Film Festival

Begins: September 21, 2023

The 8th annual ITWIFF will be presented as a hybrid structure at Regal Battery Park, allowing women and non-binary filmmakers from around the world to showcase their work in categories such as Best Feature Film, Fest Documentary Feature, Best Short Film, and Best Animated Short; the festival runs from September 21 to October 1.

Close Encounters of the Overly Incompetent Kind Headline News

Adult Swim Canada Releases Exclusive ‘Psi Cops’ Early Preview

The new adult animated series follows paranormal investigators as they look into alien sightings, ghosts, and demons; show premieres June 4.

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Unreal Fest ANZ 2023

Begins: June 21, 2023

Epic Games brings the event way down South to help Unreal Engine users from Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia broaden their skills and build community.

Education Headline News

VFS Announces ‘The Launch Scholarship’

Funding valued up to $158k will support students training at Vancouver Film School programs in film, animation, and design; the submission deadline is May 31.

VFX is Happening in Quebec Headline News

CAFÉ Reveals 2023 Program

The 2-day event for VFX and animation professionals, running May 16-17 in Quebec, will feature panels, discussions, and presentations by industry leaders from Sony Pictures Imageworks, DNEG, Marvel Studios and DreamWorks Animation.

Disney and Annecy Magic Collide! Headline News

Disney Television Animation Reveals Annecy 2023 Panels

Presentations on June 13 and 14 will showcase Disney’s 100-year legacy, including ‘Building on the Legacy’ and a look forward at ‘Learning the Ropes: A Guide to Creating the Next Big Disney Hit;’ other highlights include an exclusive screening of the animated anthology ‘Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire,’ and reveals from DBT President Ayo Davis and Disney EMEA VP of Animation Orion Ross.

Netflix heads to Annecy Headline News

Netflix Reveals Annecy 2023 Line-Up

Presentations include an exclusive screening of ‘Nimona,’ a sneak peek of ‘Leo’ starring Adam Sandler, and a ‘See What's Next @ Netflix’ panel with clips and creator discussions; the festival runs June 11-17.

DreamWorks head to Annecy Headline News

DreamWorks Animation Announces Annecy 2023 Line-Up

The studio will present sneak peeks at unannounced film projects, a work-in-progress and panel on the upcoming feature ‘Trolls Band Together,’ the world premiere of ‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken’ and a special outdoor screening of ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish;’ the festival runs June 11-17.

Techy Roadtrip Headline News

Maxon Kicks Off ‘The Design and Animation Tour’ North America

Digital artists, motion designers, animators, graphic artists, visualizers, and students of all skill levels invited to ‘Create,’ ‘Connect’ and ‘Celebrate;’ first stop, University of Texas – Dallas, April 28.

Close Encounters of the Overly Incompetent Kind Headline News

Watch: Adult Swim Canada’s ‘Psi Cops’ Trailer

New adult animated series follows the overly competent incompetent detectives, Kydd and Felixx, as they investigate spiritual phenomena, extraterrestrial life, and paranormal activity; catch a sneak peek at Calgary Expo April 27 ahead of the June TV debut.

Diversity in Animation Headline News

2023 AfroAnimation Summit Coming to Burbank

The conference, running April 26-27, promotes diversity and inclusion in animation, welcoming an international coalition of industry speakers, studio execs, students, creatives and young professionals, in-person and via livestream.

Heading to Stuttgart Headline News

FMX 2023 Shares More Program Updates

The 4-day hybrid event, which runs April 25-27 and online April 28, revealed more on-site programming, including sustainability in media productions panel, VFX insights into HBO’s ‘The Last of Us,’ challenges of adapting literature into animation and games, and masterclasses with Ed Hooks and Craig Caldwell.

Conferences Events

SIGGRAPH 2023

Begins: August 6, 2023

The premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques runs August 6-10 in Los Angeles and online.

VFX is Happening in Quebec Headline News

CAFÉ Returns May 16 for 2nd Edition

Hosted by the Quebec Film and Television Council, the Montréal-based event is now open for registration; this year's focus is technology, creativity, and industry – wellness at work and inclusion.

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