Devcom Developers Conference 2024
Begins: August 18, 2024
The hybrid event, featuring talks, panels, and workshops by worldwide industry leaders, returns to Cologne, Germany this August 18-20.
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ATF and TTB Launch 1st ‘ATF x TTB Animation Lab & Pitch’
Out of 110+ submissions, nine European and Asian projects have been selected to pitch at the Asia TV Forum & Market; online program runs now through November 3, with ATF Singapore on-site program running December 6-8.
Kids’ Series‘ Audrey’s Shelter’ Scores UNESCO Support
The World Heritage Convention will host a premiere screening for primary school children at its Parisian headquarters, followed by a discussion led by biodiversity and animal conservation experts; series set to launch Spring 2024.
Devcom Developers Conference 2023
Begins: August 20, 2023
The hybrid event, featuring talks, panels, and workshops from experts across the global games industry, will take place August 20-22 in Cologne, Germany.
Trixter Announces New Leadership
Christina Caspers-Roemer and Christopher Hantel takes the helm of the high-end visual effects studio; co-founder and former Chief Creative Officer Simone Kraus Townsend returns to creative leadership as Animation Supervisor.
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Mikrofilm to Co-Produce ‘Pesta’ Feature with Xilam and Knudsen Pictures
The film, inspired by ‘Norwegian folklore, Medieval gore, contemporary Nordic horror, and tales of young, forbidden love,’ is currently in development.
FMX: Film & Media Exchange 2023
Begins: April 25, 2023
The 4-day hybrid event runs April 25-27 in Stuttgart, with an exclusive online day April 28.
ITFS Coming April 25-30.
Begins: April 25, 2023
A gathering of the international animation scene since 1982, the festival returns to Stuttgart, celebrating 30 years.
Genius Brands Partners with China’s StarTimes to Launch Kartoon Channel! Africa
The channel will offer originals ‘Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten;’ ‘Rainbow Rangers;’ ‘Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab;’ and ‘Llama Llama’ as well as weekend movies such as ‘Stan Lee’s Mighty 7;’ ‘Ella Bella Bingo;’ ‘Toys and Pets;’ and ‘Boonie Bears.’
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Territory Studio Gets New London HQ Digs
Following studio launches in Munich and Barcelona, the new facility will accommodate company’s growing team and project roster while increasing its capacity and production capabilities.
In Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
Podcast EP 189: Eliott Deshusses' Stop-Motion Journey in Germany
The stop-motion animator discusses industry job opportunities in Germany, how he got a rep and shares a behind-the-scenes look at his grad film.
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Project Submissions Open: Animation Production Days 2023
A joint venture of the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film and FMX, ADP runs April 25-28; deadline for submission of projects in film, TV series, mobile content, games, cross- and transmedia is February 9.
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Territory Studio Opens Munich Facility
Move follows recent expansion into Barcelona as well as acquisition of Cantina Creative and creation of Territory Group studio collective.
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Registration Now Open for Animayo Virtual Recruitment Fair
‘International On Line Recruitment by Animayo’ runs October 20-21 during which 18 companies will seek to fill over 200 positions.
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Dome Fest West 2022 Set This Month in Costa Mesa
The 2nd annual 360-degree film festival and conference, running October 6-9, features full-dome, fully immersive 360-degree media shows, presentations, industry panels, interactive workshops, and keynotes by industry leaders.
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35 Projects Selected for Animation Production Days 2022
The curated business platform, a joint venture between ITFS and FMX, provides producers an opportunity to present projects to industry co-production and financing partners; event runs May 4-6.
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Submissions Now Open: Animation Production Days 2022
A joint venture of the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film and FMX, ADP takes place May 4-6; projects in the fields of film, TV series, mobile content, games, cross- and transmedia will be accepted until February 21.
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Aardman’s ‘The Very Small Creatures’ Premieres on Sky Kids
The stop-motion preschool show, a spin-off of the hugely popular ‘Morph’ series, follows 5 toddler-like clay creatures who explore a child’s play area when they’re alone; special holiday episode, ‘A Very Small Christmas,’ drops December 19.
Xilam Animation Announces ‘Mr. Magoo’ Season 2
Popular 2D slapstick comedy heads to MIPCOM 2021 with episode 1 of the brand-new season; final delivery of all-new episodes and specials is scheduled for Fall 2022.
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Dome Fest West Coming to Costa Mesa October 8-10
Inaugural 360-degree film festival and conference will feature 32 immersive films screened in a ‘fulldome’ venue; event features new technology presentations, industry panels, and interactive workshops.
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Dandelooo Inks ‘Billy the Cowboy Hamster’ Distribution Deals
The 2D animated series follows a little hamster who dreams of becoming a cowboy in the Wild West; currently in production, the show has been presold to Super RTL in Germany, Denmark’s DR, Sweden’s SVT, RTS in Switzerland, Norway’s NRK, Arte Editions, and KMBO and TV5 Monde in France.
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VES Student Award Win Goes to ‘Migrants’
Pôle 3D team honored with the annual award sponsored and presented by Autodesk; winning animated short follows the plight of a polar bear and its cub, while exploring current environmental and socio-political issues.
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‘Togather’ Named Grand Winner of ‘Sony Talent League by THU’
Winning project is a platform that allows sharing of custom digital brushes inspired by real-life objects; finalists include a fantasy role-playing game ‘Kawia's Adventure’ and ‘Icebreakers,’ a VR comic that invites individuals to step into the panels of a pirate adventure.
52 Projects Selected for Animation Production Days 2021
Selected films, series, and cross media projects for the upcoming May 4-7 event represent a variety of genres and animation technique ranging from adult gothic thrillers to topics focusing on diversity and sexuality; an additional eight projects were selected to participate in the APD talent program for young creatives and producers.
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FMX 2021 Online May 4-6
Begins: May 4, 2021
The 2021 online platform's theme, ‘Reimagine Tomorrow,’ is all about connecting the FMX community virtually.
In 2D, 3D, Broadcast Design, Business, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, Motion Graphics, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Event Types: Animation, Conferences, Seminars / Workshops, Television, Transmedia, Visual Effects, Visualization
