Career Coach: Frogs for Breakfast
Tardiness has its costs – here are four helpful tips that are worth your time to embrace.
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Career Coach: Wish Lists
Job postings should list required skills and not include scores of ‘nice to have’ or ‘is a plus’ that are often unrealistic and can scare off otherwise viable candidates who fear they don’t qualify.
Career Coach: A Magic Word – ‘Thanks’
It’s a good time of year to be thankful, so don’t forget to send thank-you notes to potential employers you interview with.
In Business, Jobs & Recruiting, People | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Career Coach | Geographic Region: All
Wilkes University is Hiring: Full-Time Asst Professor of Game and Emergent Technology
The university, located in Pennsylvania, offers BA and BFA degrees with a curriculum that blends visual design and technology.
Career Coach: Take a Chance - Make a Change
Change can be scary but taking a chance to better your career and embrace new opportunities. can be well worth the risk.
Career Coach: Start Now
The beginning of the school year means it’s time for fresh starts, and a time for both students and teachers to learn new things.
In Education and Training, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Career Coach | Geographic Region: All
SCAD Alumni Talk Animation Skills, Careers, and Opportunities
Recent graduates Jacey Robinson, John da Fonte, and Julianna Mercado discuss their efforts to secure challenging and enjoyable industry work, how they keep up on new tools and technology, and how their college prepared them for the rigors of professional production.
Career Coach: The Secret to Getting Hired - Contact Info
You’d be surprised at how difficult some artists make it for recruiters by neglecting to provide the simplest – and most important – information.
In Business, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Jobs & Recruiting, People | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Career Coach | Geographic Region: All
The Deadline Approaches: Submit Now to OIAF 2022 Pitch THIS!
There are only 3 days left for Canadian creators to submit original animated series content to Mercury Filmworks’ annual pitching competition returning in-person to the festival’s TAC business conference, running September 21 – 23; entries must be received by June 30.
In 2D, 3D, Business, Call for Entries, Event, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: North America
OIAF 2022 Pitch THIS!’ Submissions Now Open
The festival and Mercury Filmworks announce the annual competition’s in-person return as part of TAC, offering Canadian creators a unique opportunity to refine their craft and reach an audience of peers, studio executives, and potential buyers; entry deadline is June 30.
In Business, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: North America
Technicolor Games Reveals Big Hiring Push
New president Jeaneane Falkler and executive creative director Sylvain Doreau are leading an aggressive recruitment effort as the group joins fellow Technicolor Creative Studios business brands MPC, The Mill, and Mikros Animation in providing a growing suite of production services across games IP, from in-game assets to TV advertising, interactive experiences, animation and feature length film.
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Annecy 2022 Juries Announced
Judging at this year’s festival will be handled by 18 notable industry experts from 13 countries; awards will be revealed at the event’s June 18 closing ceremony.
In Awards, Commercials, Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, Television, Virtual Reality | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe
Amy Kravitz Named Ottawa Animation Festival 2022 Honorary President
OIAF returns in-person after 2 years, running September 21-25; entries for the competition are still being accepted through May 31.
In Event, Festival, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: North America
Break+Enter Adds Camille Geier as Executive Producer
Former BOT VFX exec will lead studio’s creative, production, and sales teams while setting strategic direction; plans include increasing company profile and recruiting high-level creative and production talent.
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Annecy 2022 Announces Graduation, TV, and Commissioned Film Selections
99 films were chosen for competition in the festivals latest category announcements; more than 1,530 films were submitted this year from 64 countries; festival runs June 13-18 in Annecy, France.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Festival, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe
FMX 2022 Shares More Program Highlights
Conference confirms presentations that include a behind-the-scenes look at Netflix’s anthology ‘The House,’ the blending of 2D and 3D in Marvel’s ‘What If...?’ and the future of NFTs; the event runs onsite May 3-5, online May 6 and on demand through May 31.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2022
Begins: June 13, 2022
The festival's 61st edition is being held June 13-18 by the lake in Annecy, France.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, Motion Graphics, People, Places, Short Films, Television, Transmedia | Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Screenings, Short Films
OIAF 2022 Happening this Fall in Person
Begins: September 21, 2022
Scheduled for September 21 – September 25, the event will feature screenings, virtual artist talks, workshops, and meetings with schools and recruiters.
In 2D, 3D, Acting, Awards, Call for Entries, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Motion Graphics, Music Videos, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Virtual Production, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Conferences, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films
Career Coach: Impact
Don’t wait to let people know they’ve inspired or affected your life in positive ways.
Marge Dean Named Studio Head of Skybound Animation
Women in Animation president and former Crunchyroll and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios executive joins animation studio behind Prime Video's hit animated series, ‘Invincible.’
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Career Coach: Share your Gifts
When we grow up, we lose contact with what we did as kids; but there is a job and market for every natural talent, and you are bound to excel when your job coincides with your true interests.
ILM Expands Virtual Production Services
StageCraft expansion includes LED volume installation in Vancouver; company is currently recruiting talent ahead of the facility’s launch next year.
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Goodbye Kansas Opens Vancouver Pop-Up Studio
Set in one of the industry’s major VFX hubs, new location to play key role in recruitment while providing closer proximity to existing and potential clients; Peter Muyzers to head operations.
In 3D, Business, CG, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
The VFX & Post Talent Agency Expands its VFX Roster
Group representing visual effects professionals signs six new artists to their already extensive roster; the new signings coincide with the company’s 1-year anniversary.
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Career Coach: Think
Pamela Kleibrink Thompson reflects on the impact of her father’s wisdom as she notes his recent passing at age 92.
