2024 Spark Animation Unveils Full Conference Lineup
The conference, running November 2-3, will feature directors behind some of the year’s most anticipated animated films, such as Shannon Tindle, Vicky Jenson, Josh Cooley, and more.
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ASIFA-East’s NYC Animation Weekend Coming October 25-26
Upcoming festivities bring together some of New York City’s leading animation organizations to present programs and offer a place for animators and animation fans to meet, be inspired and enjoy animation.
SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 Announces 3 Keynote Speakers
Miyake Design Studio’s Yoshiyuki Miyamae, Sony Group’s Hiraoki Kitano, and WIA VP, Oscar-nominated producer Jinko Gotoh will each offer their unique insights into ground-breaking areas in computer graphics and interactive techniques; conference runs December 3-6 in Tokyo, Japan.
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The VES Names New Honorary Members
Four distinguished VFX practitioners will be recognized by the organization at a celebration later this month.
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ACE Canada and WIA Vancouver Announce Final Cohort 4 Participants
9 artists were selected to participate in the immersive training program for mid to high-level animation professionals who identify as women and non-binary; will work together over the next year to create a short film, with mentorship and guidance, to earn a ‘key credit.’
Powerhouse Animation Workers Ratify TAG 839 Union Contract
The Austin-based workers’ 96% supermajority vote approves new contract prioritizing wage equality, job security and retirement benefits.
The Animation Guild Releases GenAI Study
The AI Task Force’s report, ‘Critical Crossroads: The Impact of Generative AI and the Importance of Protecting the Animation Workforce’ describes the impact of GenAI on animation workers and the animation industry; report drops as The Animation Guild resumes previously failed negotiations with AMPTP.
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Cartoon Forum’s 2024 Tributes Nominees Announced
The annual awards celebrate European animation achievements; 12 companies compete this year for Broadcaster, Investor/Distributor, and Producer of the Year awards; the forum kicks off September 16 with Tribute awards presented closing day, September 19.
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17 NFB Films Heading to OIAF 2024
Official competition selections include ‘Maybe Elephants’ by Torill Kove, ‘In the Shallows’ by Arash Akhgari and ‘Hairy Legs’ by Andrea Dorfman; 4 NFB shorts included in “What Is It Good For? Experiences Of War in Animation” special screening.
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World VFX Day Launches Worldwide VFX Challenge
The 2nd annual event opens VFX challenge, #EscapeToTheMoon, to anyone, anywhere; event will be live streamed from Tokyo, Japan December 6 and 8 with winners showcased throughout – submission deadline is September 30.
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Causeway Shares ‘Breaking Cycles: Building Lives – The Animation’ Short
U.K.-based charity that supports 4,500+ individuals each year to help them break out of cycles of crime taps CC Animation Studio to help tell the real-life story of one man who did.
The Visual Effects Society Announces Special 2024 Honorees
Distinguished VFX practitioners will be recognized this Fall, including 2024 VES Founders Award recipient Brooke Breton, and the 2024 class of VES Hall of Fame inductees Tim McGovern, Thad Beier, Maya Deren, and Dorothy Davenport.
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Rules, Procedures Announced for 23rd Annual VES Awards
Most notably, the submission deadline has been moved up to October 31; the submission cost remains the same at $460.00 per entry.
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The Animation Guild, Studios Fail to Reach Deal
Negotiations between TAG and AMPTP have concluded unsuccessfully after a week of bargaining; additional negotiations scheduled for September to continue talks on a new three-year contract.
The Animation Guild Study Highlights Pay Disparities
Comprehensive study conducted with IATSE and University of Massachusetts Amherst Labor Center examines pay equity across crafts the guild serves.
Multiple Unions Issue Solidarity Statement Ahead of TAG-AMPTP Negotiations
Members urged to attend ‘Stand with Animation’ rally August 10 and support The Animation Guild ahead of next week’s negotiations with Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
FLAMIN Animations Announces Artist Selections
Award-winning animation studio Blinkink partners with Film London and Arts Council England’s program supporting black-identifying artists within the art, film, and animation; artists receive £3,000 each to create 1–3-minute animations, along with mentoring opportunities, development support, and advice.
Apple TV Visual Effects Workers Vote to Join IATSE
After a unanimous vote in a National Labor Relations Board ballot count on Tuesday, both parties will be allowed a period of five business days to raise objections before the vote is certified.
The Animation Guild Announces Stand with Animation
Ahead of August 12 negotiation kickoff with AMPTP, the union outlines critical issues and invites the animation community to come together and rally support on August 10.
AOUSD Releases OpenUSD v24.08
The Alliance for OpenUSD also announced that DigitalFish, Hunan Mango Innocreative Technology, Microsoft Corp., Shutterstock, Sony Group, and Sunvega Information Technology have joined the organization.
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ASIFA-Hollywood Elects Aubry Mintz as New Executive Director
Following Frank Gladstone's retirement, the seasoned educator and animator takes the reigns; in the works are strategic plan development including fundraising, staff growth, and initiative support such as open source software, film preservation, film festivals, and screenings.
Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg to Speak on the Future of AI, Virtual Worlds at SIGGRAPH 2024
The NVIDIA and Meta founders will discuss the future of artificial intelligence, generative AI, simulations, and the pivotal role of research at SIGGRAPH on July 29 at 4 pm MDT
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Academy Software Foundation Announces ‘OpenFX v1.5’ Release
Coming later this summer, the significant update boasts a suite of new features and promises to streamline workflows and boost creativity for VFX artists and developers.
Call for Entries: Annie Awards 2025
Submissions will be accepted for animated productions that were released in the United States between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024; entries now being accepted through October 30, 2024.
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TV Academy Announces 76th Emmy Award Nominations
‘Blue Eye Samurai,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘Scavengers Reign,’ ‘The Simpsons,’ and ‘X-Men ‘97’ are nominated for Outstanding Animated Program; The Emmy Awards will be broadcast September 15 from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE, live on ABC, while the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which take place at the Peacock Theater over two consecutive nights on Saturday, September 7, and Sunday, September 8, will broadcast an edited presentation September 14 on FXX.
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