Career Coach: Tricks to Getting Organized and Keeping Track of Applications
In this month's "Career Coach," Pamela Kleibrink Thompson gives readers some helpful hints on organizing your job applications.
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Presenting Yourself: The Big Pitch
Begins: September 5, 2007
Central Saint Martins Innovation will host two one-day seminars on selling you not just as your project. In the morning, the seminar will look at some general points of presentation including how we all make judgments, basic psychology and transactional analysis, getting to know your clients, the pitfalls of overselling and underselling yourself, presenting your best assets and keeping people interested. The afternoon will take the form of presentation practice in small groups, reviewing what to put in and what to leave out and how to stay calm in a difficult situation.
Loonland to Divest Itself of Metrodome Holding
TV-Loonland will sell its majority stake in Metrodome, the U.K. film and DVD company, reports C21 Media. Metrodome confirmed that the board of TV-Loonland asked the company to "initiate a formal tender process for the sale of TV-Loonland's 61.3% stake in the issued share capital of Metrodome."
The tendering process is expected to be concluded by the end of September, subject to approval at TV-Loonland's annual general meeting in October. Several parties have already expressed interest in the company.
Zoic Enters New Era with Fifth Anniversary
With award-winning Zoic Studios celebrating its fifth anniversary this month on the heels of receiving an Emmy nomination for EUREKA, the company has also recently completed high-profile spots for BK/Simpsons, Toyota and Sprite.
Launched by exec producer Steve Schofield, and creative directors Chris Jones and Loni Peristere, Zoic Studios is a leader in visual effects and CG animation in the commercials, feature film and episodic television arenas.
New Motion-Capture Studio Opens in Hyderabad
The new motion-capture company, Mobility Art Studios, has launched in Hyderabad, India, says THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER. The two-stage facility will use Vicon MX-F40 motion-capture cameras on projects for the film, TV, commercial and game industries.
As part of its business plan, the company will also offer cleanup services. In the future, it hopes to open a separate cleanup division and an online performance library.
In Business, Visual Effects, Business, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Asia
Disney Collects Pet Robots
Coming out of Comic-Con, Walt Disney Pictures has snatched up the film rights to Scott Christian Sava's graphic novel, PET ROBOTS. Benderspink's Chris Bender and J.C. Spink are developing the project with producers Jake Weiner and Jon Silk.
After visiting the Rooty Tooty Toy Company, four kids are followed by four military robots.
Take Two Takes More Time on Grand Theft IV
Take Two announced that the release of GRAND THEFT AUTO IV has been moved from Oct. 2007 to March or April of 2008, VARIETY reports. Take Two chairman Strauss Zelnick stated technical issues were to blame for the delay.
The move caused the company to revise its fiscal year estimate from $1.25 billion to $950 million-$1 billion. Previously, the company believed it would break even for the year, but now anticipates a loss of up to $1.35 per share. The disappointing news lead investors to drop Take Two stock, creating a 19% fall in its pricetag.
VFX Supervisor Holden Onboard Company 3
Simon Holden joins Company 3 as a visual effects supervisor and senior visual effects artist. Holden, a freelancer for most of his career, brings broad experience in creating visual effects for commercials and numerous credits in feature films. He will primarily focus on advertising work, providing visual effects supervision on the set and through post-production, as well as performing hands-on visual effects work.
VCL to Animate 3D Features for Yash Raj Film & Walt Disney
Tata Elxsi has announced that its animation and visual effects arm Visual Computing Labs (VCL), will provide animation for Yash Raj Films' collaboration with the Walt Disney Co. to create a series of original, exclusive 3D-animated feature films. The first in the series is, ROADSIDE ROMEO, directed by Jugal Hansraj, slated for release in 2008. VCL claims this will be India's first original full-length 3D animated film.
James Collins Joins Guava
Visual effects studio Guava has signed seasoned animator and designer James Collins to its roster. He recently completed a spot for GMC via Lowe Worldwide with Guava. He comes from Click 3X, where he rebuilt the CG department and headed the team.
"In addition to providing an environment that is conducive to creativity, Guava offers a very talented staff," said Collins. "I am eager to contribute my skills while also learning from the experienced artists here. At Guava, I hope to help clients nurture their ideas and solve their creative needs."
In Anime, People, Visual Effects, Anime, People, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Atlantyca Ent. Makes Key Exec Appointments
Italian-based production company Atlantyca Ent. has appointed Claudia Mazzucco ceo and Caterina Vacchi as senior manager/exec producer of the company.
Mazzucco will oversee all of the company's initiatives and reports to chairman Pietro Marietti, who established Atlantyca Ent. in September 2006 to create new business opportunities for the company's library of entertainment book properties.
Besson Takes Film House Public
Luc Besson's film production company, EuropaCorp, is going public, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER. The company has filed for a listing in the Euronext Paris market.
EuropaCorp's productions include TRANSPORTER 2, UNLEASHED and ARTHUR AND THE INVISIBLES. The company has eight films in development, including TAKEN, with Liam Neeson, and a third TRANSPORTER film with Jason Statham.
Besson controls EuropaCorp through the holding company Front Line and will mostly likely hold a majority stake in the firm following the IPO.
The Midsummer Awards Calls for Spots
The Midsummer Awards 2007London, U.K. July 6, 2007Deadline: May 18, 2007
The 23rd Midsummer Awards is an international creative advertising awards and the only festival judged 100% by working agency creatives and heads of television.
Flushed Away Sinks DreamWorks Animation 4th Quarter
DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2006. In the fourth quarter, the company reported operating revenue of $204.3 million with a net loss of approximately $21.3 million, or ($0.20) per share on a fully diluted basis. These results bring the full year reported revenue for 2006 to a total of $394.8 million and net income of $15.1 million, or $0.15 per share on a fully diluted basis.
Ackerman New CEO of L.A. Studios/Margarita Mix
Aric Ackerman joins The L.A. Studios Inc. as ceo and will be responsible for the overall management and growth of the company's LA Studios and Margarita Mix audio post-production facilities. Based in the company's studios in Universal City, he will also oversee the Hollywood and Santa Monica-based studios. Former ceo, Jesse Meli, continues with the company as president emeritus, consulting on business development opportunities.
Mind Your Business: Top Five Résumé Writing Mistakes
In this month's "Mind Your Business," Count Vladimir (aka Mark Simon) takes a bite out of the topic of rum and the top five mistakes that make yours suck.
DreamWorks Animation CFO Departing
DreamWorks Animation announced today (Dec. 15, 2006) that Kristina Leslie, its cfo, will be leaving the company. Leslie will remain in her role through Feb. 2007 to oversee the reporting of the company's year-end results. DeamWorks will begin the search for a replacement.
noitulovE Wins BTAA
BTAA, a non-for-profit organization of leading advertising agencies and production companies, has announced its 2006 British Television Advertising Craft Awards. The animated/visual effects winners included:
BEST ANIMATIONTitle: Motorola Grand ClassicsProduct: Motorola Grand ClassicsClient: MotorolaNominee: Smith & FoulkesProduction Company: Nexus Prods.Production Company Producer: Luke YoungmanAgency: The Fish Can SingAgency Producer: Mo Neef
FINALISTSTitle: Four Steps
International Horror/Sci-Fi Screenplay Competition
Begins: October 13, 2006
Presented by the IFP/PHOENIX Film Festival, the International Horror/Sci-Fi Screenplay Competition celebrates the goriest and most hair-raising feature length screenplays.
Companies to review winning scripts for possible representation include: * Lionsgate, a leading Hollywood production company* Jaret Ent., a Hollywood management/production company* Energy Ent., a Hollywood management/production company
Entry fee is $45 - $55. For more info, visit www.horrorscifi.com.
Jetix Europe Seeks to Fill Programming VP Spot
Jetix Europe announced today (Sept. 22, 2006) that Michael Lekes has resigned from his position as svp of programming for personal reasons. He leaves the company at the end of September after four years service. Jetix Europe actively seeking a replacement to take over the leadership of its content division as soon as possible.
Career Coach: Show Me the Money
Pamela Kleibrink Thompson tackles the toughest request a new hire has to ask their new employer show me the money.
Career Coach: Job Fair Tips
The Career Coach advises readers on how to tackle job fairs.
Horror/Sci-Fi Screenplay Competition Wants Gory Scripts
International Horror/Sci-Fi Screenplay CompetitionWorld Wide WebOct. 13-15, 2006 Deadline: July 31, 2006
Presented by the IFP/PHOENIX Film Festival, the International Horror/Sci-Fi Screenplay Competition celebrates the goriest and most hair-raising feature length screenplays.
Companies to review winning scripts for possible representation include: * Lionsgate, a leading Hollywood production company* Jaret Ent., a Hollywood management/production company* Energy Ent., a Hollywood management/production company
UTV Signs $14 Million From PorchLight & Mike Young Prods.
UTV Software Communications Ltd.s Animation division in India has signed up new deals worth $14 million, which includes a co-production with PorchLight on new animated feature film, as well as an animation services and a co-production agreement with Mike Young Prods. and Taffy Ent.
Edell New DIC Ent. President/COO, Replacing Brooks
Jeffrey Edell has been appointed president/coo of DIC Ent., replacing Brad Brooks, who returns to investment banking with a position he accepted at Imperial Capital. Brooks was asked to continue as a consultant to DICs senior management in finance and strategy assessment. Edell will manage DICs operating units worldwide, including consumer products, television and home entertainment. The companys creative division will continue to report directly to Andy Heyward, DIC chairman/ceo.
