The Annecy International Animated Film Festival and Market (MIFA), is scheduled to take place May 31-June 4, 1999 in Annecy, France. This year, the festival received 995 films from 47 countries. 248 of them, representing 30 countries, have been selected for official competition.
This week's updates to the Calendar of Events includes twenty-two new animation-related events, from major festivals to smaller symposiums and screenings. Plan your travels and film submissions accordingly!
On March 25, 1999, 7-10 pm, you are invited to join Santa Monica-based DH Institute of Media Arts (DHIMA) in celebrating demo reels of new graduates and current work produced by their students. After a ton of hard work, these DHIMA students are ready to blow off some steam with staff, students, alumni, and industry. See why SIGGRAPH '97 and '98 recognized 11 of DHIMA students with awards. Past graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Digital Domain, Pixel Envy, SEGA, Namco, Square, Alias|Wavefront, etc. DHIMA will provide drinks, snacks and music.
Bill recently illustrated "Monica's Untold Story, An Amorality Tale," published by an anonymous source, with full page watercolor illustrations. . .
Computer Animation Instructors needed at the Art Institute of Atlanta...
An ASSISTANT DIRECTOR is needed at Ubi Soft, a leading producer of video games, interactive entertainment software andmultimedia applications...
This week's comic is about the true dangers of a sex change operation...
Take a tour of Italy where you will draw the sights and recieve personalinstruction from world class life drawing master Glenn Vilppu! Participantswill also be among the first to receive Glenn Vilppu's newest book, "TheVilppu Sketching On Tour Manual," which is currently in developement anddesigned specifically for the trip. Participants will go to places wheremost tourists never dream of going! When traveling through major cities,Vilppu will lecture on the local art. Everyone is promised a lot of
Featured in the Animation World Store this week: Cartoon Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Thorson...
ANIMATOR - Canadian animator position open at major entertainment studio. Must reside in Canada. Please fax resume with cover letter to (602)423-8595, attn: Nella. Must be prepared to send demo tape if requested.
"ROCKWELL" ILLUSTRATOR - Illustrator with "Norman Rockwell" typeillustrations and talent needed for large entertainment company. Preferartist to reside in California, but not necessary. Please fax resume withcover letter to (602) 423-8595, attn: Nella.
CG Animation Director, Technical Dirctor and Senior CG Animators positions available at Montreal-based Cactus Animation
This week's comic unveils the strange and mysterious allure of an exotic woman...
Featured in the Animation World Store this week: The Aardman Collection and Special Offer on Limited Editions...
ASIFA-Hollywood has announced the seminar program for the upcoming Animation Expo...
Another AWN Exclusive - clips and images all 1999 Animated Short Oscar Nominees...
AWN's free Winter '99 Animation School Directory is your complete, indispensablereference guide to over 400 animation related schools and educationalprograms, from 34 countries...
En Hommage Jean-Luc Xiberras: Jean-Luc Xiberras, mare d'oeuvre du prestigieux Festival Internationaldu Film d'Animation d'Annecy nous a quitt le 26 dembre1998. Nous avons souhaitlui rendre hommage en publiant les toignagesrecueillis aupr de ses amis et collues.Article disponible en francais et en anglais.
A Tribute to Jean-Luc Xiberras: The architect of the highlyregarded Annecy International Animated Film Festival, Jean-Luc Xiberraspassed away on December 26, 1998. Here an international selection of friends,colleagues and animators give their final thoughts on a man whose presencein animation will long linger. Available in French and English.
The February 1999 Animation World Magazine is focusing on motion-capture and stop-motion. Don't miss out...
Hollywood-based Gnomon Inc. has launched a monthly speaker series for digital production professionals...
