RISD Welcomes New Donors for Recently Launched Movement Lab
The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation will fund two fellows at new center based in the Film / Animation / Video department; Cheryl Henson will support a visiting puppeteer.
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Milk VFX Launching Bordeaux Studio in 2023
The award-winning visual effects house to kick off the new year with a new French-based facility helmed by Creative Director/Head of Studio Andy Morley; continued studio expansion follows the recent acquisition of Lola Post Production.
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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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FutureWorks Opens VFX Academy in Chennai
The FutureWorks Academy 6-month training program at the Chennai studio includes mentorship, specialized training, and a paid internship; successful graduates are offered a 3-year paid service agreement.
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SCAD Announces 4 New Schools
Savannah College of Art and Design launches the School of Creative Technology, Animation and Motion, Film and Acting, and Visual Communication: courses in new technologies and STEM disciplines prepare students to lead companies, brands, and studios.
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VFS’ ‘Indigenous Peoples Scholarship’ Now Open for Applications
The Vancouver Film School has earmarked up to $162,000 in scholarships to support indigenous students looking to enroll in select creative arts programs in production; the application deadline is July 20.
TeamTo’s ÉCAS Animation School Launches New Dubbing Course
The studio’s free Ecole Cartoucherie Animation Solidaire partners with Frog Box and Titrafilm on a new course to create a more diversified pool of dubbing actors - addressing underrepresentation in the sector - to meet current and anticipated demands.
How to Dominate the Animation Industry in 2022
Animators in the $32B 3D & VFX industry are always working; with over 62,000 animation jobs in the US alone and continued growth expected for the foreseeable future, there’s never been a better time to start a career.
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FMX 2022 Shares More Program Highlights
Conference confirms presentations that include a behind-the-scenes look at Netflix’s anthology ‘The House,’ the blending of 2D and 3D in Marvel’s ‘What If...?’ and the future of NFTs; the event runs onsite May 3-5, online May 6 and on demand through May 31.
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The Rookie Awards Launches 2022 Competition
One of the world’s most important digital skills contests is now open to aspiring artists in VFX, Animation, Games, VR, Motion Graphics, Concept Art and Design; entries will be accepted in all categories now through June 1.
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Cartoon Network Drops ‘Stop Bullying Speak Up - Craig of the Creek’ PSA
Marking National Bullying Prevention Month CN teams up with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center with ‘Kids Take on Bullying Challenge,’ a program/challenge to help kids take on bullying whenever and wherever they see it.
Amarillo College Begins Enrollment for Innovative New VFX Program
VFX certificate and A.A.S. degree students receive hands-on mentorship and learn essential skills from industry experts that prepare them for future careers in the thriving VFX industry.
The Future of Animation: Six SCAD Picks
University’s diverse and innovative undergraduate and graduate short films were produced by teams of up to 12 students collaborating on writing, directing, animating, designing, editing, scoring and voice acting.
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CG Spectrum College Becomes Official Unreal Academic Partner
The online school offers courses in game design, game programming, game art, and animation; with new Epic Games academic partnership, school plans increased game development training offerings to better prepare students for a competitive and changing job market.
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TeamTO and House of Cool Expand L’ECAS Free Animation School Curriculum
Companies plan to broaden scope of French non-profit school’s curriculum with a course on storyboarding; a technical data management course is also planned for 2022.
The Rookie Awards Launches 2021 Global Competition
11th annual contest is now open for entries; all amateur creatives in film, animation, games, virtual reality, motion graphics, and 3d visualization are welcome to submit their work.
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Escape Studios Now Houdini Certified
School gains SideFX’s official recognition for excellence in teaching; students now get exclusive access to webinars, presentations, and real-time feedback sessions for their portfolios.
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The Rookies Announces 2020 World School Rankings Winners
Based on 3,769 entries from artists that have attended over 500 educational institutions, more than 150 industry experts used a variety of criteria to award schools on how well they prepare students for careers in creative media and entertainment.
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Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2020 – October 22 - 25
Begins: October 20, 2020
FAF 20 to host a digital edition in addition to the festival’s activities in Fredrikstad.
Official Fredrikstad Animation Festival Selections Announced
Nordic-Baltic FAF reveals lineup of 67 films set to compete at this year’s event, which runs October 22 – 25.
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Winners Announced for International Comic-Manga School Contest
More than 750 submissions were received in six categories from 825 schools in 69 countries and regions.
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Ottawa International Animation Festival Announces 2020 Jury
The now virtual event, scheduled for September 23 – October 4, will feature screenings, virtual artist talks, workshops, and meetings with schools and recruiters.
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Polish National Film, Television and Theatre School Named Best Animation School at Animafest Zagreb 2020
Three films from the school were selected for the student films competition including ‘Marbles,’ ‘Portrait of a Woman,’ and ‘The Little Soul.’
44th Ottawa International Animation Festival Moving Online
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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‘Red Giant Complete’ Now Free for Students and Teachers
Platform provides up-to-date versions of Red Giant’s motion graphics, VFX and filmmaking software suites.
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