The VFX & Post Talent Agency Expands its Roster
Agency that represents visual effects and post-production HoDs and crews welcomes six new professionals as demand for VFX and post work continues to increase.
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CoSA VFX Expands Global Leadership Team
VFX house announces promotions; Mark Nazal named director of digital content, and Astrid Eve named global HR manager.
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Ottawa International Animation Festival September 22-26
Begins: September 22, 2021
OIAF promotes and exhibits the world’s most cutting edge and quirky animation; programs include screenings, exhibitions, and workshops.
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Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2021
Begins: June 14, 2021
The festival's 60th edition is planned as a live and virtual event being held June 14-19, 2021.
Guru Studio Names Jody Jessop Head of Recruiting and Community Engagement
20-year industry veteran will be tasked with leading creative talent recruitment as the company continues a period of unprecedented growth; will also promote the studio’s community initiatives including mentorship and training programs for artists.
LAIKA Adds Ian Sheppard as Head of Development
Former Skydance, DreamWorks Animation and Nickelodeon executive will report directly to President & CEO Travis Knight.
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Titmouse Adds 2 Senior Hires to Vancouver Studio
Kramer Hoehn and Jody Jessop join Emmy Award-winning animation studio as head of production, Titmouse Canada, and the studio’s first recruiter, respectively; Jen Ray returns to LA as a director of series production.
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CTN - LIVE ‘Revive and Thrive,’ a Virtual Event November 16-22 – Register Now
Free online event offers an immersive week-long retreat for artists to reboot, recharge and reset, featuring talks, demos, scholarships, and interactive experiences.
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Pixelatl 2020 Goes Online September 1-5
Event has announced an ambitious program to promote Mexican and Latin American creative industries; featured activities include a focus on recruitment, women in animation, and business networking meetings.
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OIAF Pitch THIS! Goes Virtual, Now Accepting Entries from Canadian Creators
Festival and Mercury Filmworks announce first virtual competition, offering wider reach and accessibility to new creative voices.
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Applications Now Open for 2021 Universal’s Global Talent Composer Initiative
GDTI program alumni includes Amie Doherty, recently chosen to score DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming feature, ‘Spirit Riding Free.’
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.
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Framestore Selects Winning Internship VFX Competition Teams
Remote program mentors recent VFX grads competing for prizes and job opportunities at VFX studio’s Montreal or London office.
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MPC Episodic Adds 7 New Key Senior Team Hires
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.
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LBSU’s Post-Production Apprenticeship Program Goes Remote
London South Bank University’s training program adapts in the shadow of COVID-19 social distancing realities.
Nickelodeon Appoints 3 New Senior Animation Studio Executives
Darlene Caamaño Loquet, Liz Paulson, and Camille Eden join studio in newly created roles to oversee movies, casting and talent development, and recruitment.
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Producers Jinko Gotoh and Marisa Román Talk ‘Klaus’ Crew Diversity
New featurette highlights how the filmmakers prioritized inclusion in building one of the most diverse crews in animation history.
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Fiona York Appointed Senior FX Producer at Realtime
UK animation and VFX house names longtime industry producer to manage inhouse team; studio affirms plan to add 50 jobs in Westby and Manchester.
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8th Annual VFX Festival Set for March 16-18
Hosted by Escape Studios, the celebration of visual effects, animation, games and motion graphics returns to London’s Southbank Centre with panels, talks and recruiting sessions.
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The Career Navigator: 6 Tips for Crafting Resumes that Work
Your resume is a sales tool to help open doors for interviews; make sure it works for you by including these six elements.
Trojan Horse is a Unicorn Announces Final 2019 Lineup
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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The Career Navigator: Don't Pay Me for Doing What I Love
Getting paid for loving what you do is making the most of the gifts you’ve been given.
Trojan Horse Was A Unicorn Reveals Expanded Recruitment Slate for THU 2019
Leading European digital entertainment conference announces extensive list of major studios that will be recruiting at the upcoming September 23-28 event in Valletta, Malta.
The Career Navigator: Start at the Top
If a company lists several job openings, here are four reasons you should apply for the highest level position you’re qualified for.
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Mifa Announces Big Expansion and Special Slate of Events
Upcoming market during Annecy is set to break all previous attendance and size records with over 700 exhibitors inside a bigger exhibition platform, VR area, Buyer’s Club and new conference room.
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