News

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FEBRUARY 2023

THE 51ST ANNIE AWARDS ARE HERE!

This Saturday is the Big Event we’ve all been waiting for! The 51st Annie Awards will begin at 7:00 pm PT when this year's recipients, voted on by their industry peers, will be announced. If you are a ticket holder, the festivities will begin at 4:30 with a pre-ceremony reception, then the Annies at 7 followed by a gala dinner and after-party.
 

CAN’T ATTEND THE ANNIES IN PERSON?

HERE'S THE NEXT BEST THING... 

Join us on the Annie Awards streaming site. We’ll livestream the entire event. If you can’t be with us in person, this will be the very best way to see the Annies. You’ll even be able to download a digital version of the official program!

 7:00 p.m. PT on Saturday, February 17th

Use this link 
https://annieawards.org/watch-it-live 

Then sit back and enjoy the show!







DECEMBER 2023



John Musker, Andreas Deja, and Andrew Chesworth Invite ASIFA-Hollywood Members (+guest) to Disney Ex-Pats Go Short!

Rated G. Runtime: 120 Minutes

Monday, December 4th at 7pm PST
Regal Paseo Theatre

300 E. Colorado
Pasadena, CA 91101

To RSVP, email DisneyExPatsRSVP@gmail.com.

Seating is limited. Once capacity is reached, RSVPs will be closed.

These films may qualify for Annie Award consideration. Posting here does not constitute or imply an ASIFA-Hollywood or Annie Awards recommendations or endorsements.





OCTOBER 2023

The 2023 MAF Finalists

The 2023 MAF Finalists projects are available for screening at your own pace now through Thursday, October 26, 2023. All are welcome to view. Come out in support of the students. Screening link: https://www.calstate.edu/SummerArts/media-arts-festival/Pages/attend.aspx

Join us Thursday, October 26 at noon for the Awards Presentation to cheer on the finalists and celebrate the winners. Bring your lunch and enjoy the show. Register in advance and get an email reminder. :)  :
https://events.zoom.us/ev/AoCWeF6bLu6_XbdWQ1kW5Juo_-VdqlRp3hDRCCP7Y3rRsWZZBJeM~AlfvBcTAfES9Yhz1_4aSuaxHkYArbpzndxO0XW_SQhqAMUl8oViflyFh0A

SEPTEMBER 2023

The Inventor Premieres at a theatre near you...
SEPTEMBER 15th!

Click link to learn more about the making of the film: https://youtu.be/lW8MUMM1DQE


Directed and written by Jim Capobianco (the Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter of “Ratatouille”) and co-directed by Pierre-Luc Granjon, THE INVENTOR is a stop-motion adventure film about the life of Leonardo da Vinci featuring the voices of Stephen Fry, Daisy Ridley, Marion Cotillard, Gauthier Battoue, and Matt Berry. 


I found this Summer 2024 internship opportunity at the Television Academy Foundation, also known as the Emmys!
They are accepting applications as of November 8th/2023 so I wanted to put this on your radar NOW.


AUGUST 2023

Join us Online for ASIFA-Hollywood's Annual General Membership Meeting!

Set your calendars and RSVP below for the Annual ASIFA-Hollywood General Membership meeting.

Join us online and take an active part in our ongoing growth. Get an insight into current financials, membership numbers, community activities, film preservation efforts, diversity priorities, open source initiatives, our Animation Aid Foundation, Animation Educators Forum and, of course, the Annie Awards.

Wednesday, August 16th, 2023
Online at 7pm PST
Must be a member to attend, https://www.asifa-hollywood.org/

JULY 2023

ASIFA-Hollywood at
SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2023
ASIFA-Hollywood will be at Booth#1534 at this year's San Diego Comic Con! If you're attending Comic-Con, visit us to learn more about our upcoming programs, membership benefits, and In-Person signings with Special Guests! And . . . 

Worst Cartoons Ever! Panel with Jerry Beck



For the 19th time at Comic-Con, animation historian
 Jerry Beck and ASIFA-Hollywood will once again foist upon us a selection of the most terribly written, ugliest drawn, and unintentionally funniest animated films ever made.

Thursday July 20, 2023, 7:15pm - 8:15pm PDT
Room 6BCF



Games: Pioneers of 1990s Gaming Animation



As video games reach ever-more impressive heights, ASIFA-Hollywood takes a look back at the early days with game pioneers John Omohundro, Kevin VanHook, Greg L. Goldstein, E. Daniel Arey, Mark Caldwell, and Lee Jacobson, exploring the challenges and celebrating the accomplishments of classics such as Myst and Turok: Dinosaur Hunter.

Friday July 21, 2023, 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC


JUNE 2023

Here's something everyone should sign up for to get some feedback on your portfolio.

The Animation Guild (TAG) will be hosting a free online Portfolio Review Day on Sunday, July 16th 2023 from 1PM-5PM PST. This event is for anyone wanting to get their portfolios reviewed, including current and recently graduated students. All reviews will be held on video/voice chat through a Discord server set up for the event.

People can sign up here: https://airtable.com/shrU2Qg7zA1hJVJBf


MAY 2023





APRIL 2023


Afroanimation Summit 3.0 is Coming Soon!

Stay tuned for ASIFA Member discount ticket information!


FEBRUARY 2023



THE SEA BEAST + Q&A with filmmaker Chris Williams
Sun. Feb 19, 2023 | 11:00am
Aero Theatre
Free Screening!


In an era when terrifying beasts roamed the seas, monster hunters were celebrated heroes - and none were more beloved than the great Jacob Holland. But when young Maisie Brumble stows away on his fabled ship, he’s saddled with an unexpected ally. Together they embark on an epic journey into uncharted waters and make history. Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards, Chris Williams' (MOANA, BIG HERO SIX, BOLT) THE SEA BEAST takes us to where the map ends, and the true adventure begins.

RSVP

UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum present PONYO

In Hayao Miyazaki’s tenth animated feature, a young boy walking the beach of his small fishing village, finds a funny-looking goldfish trapped in a jar and takes it into his care. But Ponyo, as he calls her, is no ordinary fish. She’s the magical daughter of a sea wizard who longs to be a human girl. An enduring classic, Ponyo blends childhood wonder, high adventure and a compelling appeal for the environment as only Miyazaki can.

Rated G, Run Time: 101 Minutes


Sunday February 12, 2023 - 11:00 am
The Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024


All UCLA Film & TV Archive / Hammer Museum Family Flicks screenings are FREE to attend. Seating is first come, first served. The Billy Wilder Theater opens 15 minutes before each Family Flicks program. For more info, visit https://cinema.ucla.edu/events/2023/02/12/ponyo.





JUNE 2022


The "Greatest Cartoons Ever!" moves to the Heart of Hollywood!

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon with family and friends! It’s the 10th edition of the Alex Film Society's Greatest Cartoons Ever! featuring tributes to animation pioneers Tex Avery and Max & Dave Fleischer. You'll also see many of your favorite cartoon characters, including Bugs Bunny, Popeye & Olive Oyl and Woody Woodpecker, plus a special appearance by Superman. Curated by animation historian Jerry Beck and ASIFA-Hollywood’s Frank Gladstone, it's a rare treat to see classic animation on the big theatre screen in the beautiful state-of-the-art Hollywood Legion Theater.

The Greatest Cartoons Ever!
Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 2:00 PM
The Hollywood Legion Theater
2035 North Highland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90068


Tickets are now available at: Greatest Cartoons Ever!


Free parking is available across Highland Avenue from the theater, in front of the Hollywood Heritage Museum (also known as Hollywood Bowl Lot D). Enter the lot from either Odin St. or Milner Road. Paid parking ($5.00) is available in the Hollywood Legion lot behind the theater. Parking is free for cars with disabled parking placards.

Public transit: Ride the Metro Red Line to the Hollywood/Highland station. From there it's a 12 - 15 minute walk up Highland Avenue to the theater.

MARCH 2022

49TH ANNIE AWARDS TO MOVE TO VIRTUAL FORMAT 
ON SATURDAY, MARCH 12
Live Ceremony Cancelled Due to Rapid Spread of Omicron Variant

The Board of Directors for ASIFA-Hollywood announced today that its 49th Annual Annie Awards™ will move to a virtual format instead of a live ceremony that was originally set for Saturday, February 26. Reasons for the change are due primarily to the growing concern over the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. 

The Annies will stream live on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 7 p.m. PT. The link for the livestream will be free and available to everyone who wants to view the ceremony and a complete recording of the livestream will be available on the Annie Award website the following day - www.annieawards.org.
 

“ When we announced that the Annies would be in-person this year on February 26, the Omicron variant was not even on the horizon,” commented Frank Gladstone, ASIFA's executive director. “But now it is here and so highly infectious that, after much debate and discussion, ASIFA's board of directors has decided,  in an abundance of caution, to once again move to a virtual ceremony. We've also moved the date of the event by two weeks to give our production crew time to gather and edit the huge amount of additional material it takes to construct the virtual ceremony.”  
The Annie Awards™ covers 36 categories and include Best Animated Feature, Best Animated Feature-Independent, Special Productions, Sponsored Films, Short Subjects, Student Films and Outstanding Individual Achievements, as well as the honorary Juried Awards. 
 


FEBRARY 2022

JANUARY 2022


The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926) is screening at the Academy Museum on Tuesday, January 11 at 7:30PM, followed by a panel with Elizabeth Beech, Carla Patullo, and Mindy Johnson. Considered the oldest surviving animated feature, the film is a stunning saga that combines meticulous hand-crafted animation with an epic tale. Adapting One Thousand and One Nights, the film tells of a wicked sorcerer who tricks Prince Achmed into a fateful journey. Filmmaker Lotte Reiniger devised a groundbreaking silhouette technique for the film and the resulting work remains a high-water mark of animation.

Member can send event questions to

academymuseum@oscars.org
Click Here To Reserve



Sept 2021

THE MITCHELLS VS THE MACHINES + Q&A with director Michael Rianda and producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Moderated by animator Jorge R. Gutiérrez.
Sat. September 18, 2021 | 3:00 PM
Aero Theatre
Free Event!


This is a vaccinated-only screening. Attendees who are ages 12+ and over will need to present both proof of vaccination and a valid ID at the theatre to be admitted into the event. (Last vaccination must be recorded as 2 weeks prior to the event).

RSVP






AUG 2021


Jim returns to the CSUF campus, live and in person to teaching Animation Production!


July 2021

Jim becomes an official 2D Animation Mentor for CG Spectrum!


2021-22 Student Scholarship Call for Submissions – Deadline July 15th, 2021


We are pleased to announce that the ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum Student Scholarship are open for submissions on April 1, 2021 and close on July 15th, 2021. 


This is an international opportunity designed to assist students in completing their education in accredited college-level animation programs. Applications are accepted from undergraduate students entering the sophomore year or above and from graduate students working toward the completion of a thesis.


The awards of up to $5,000 US may be applied to tuition, books and supplies, animation equipment (including computer hardware or software), formal academic research and senior or graduate thesis production.


Online submission for 2021 begins on April 1st and ends at 11:59 PM PST on July 15th, 2021. To apply for the Scholarship, go to http://scholarships.animationeducatorsforum.org  


For specific questions, please contact us by email at: scholarships.aef@gmail.com



June 2021

The Animation Guild is excited to invite graduating students to its 2nd annual Getting Your Start in Animation event. This free, virtual Q&A panel will feature industry professionals taking questions and discussing topics such as interviewing and hiring, best practices for portfolios and reels, social media presence, the difference between union and non-union studios, mentorship, technology, working remotely, and how to navigate the limitations created by the pandemic.
When: Thursday, June 24, 2021, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm PST
Because space for the event is limited, we will also be streaming it live on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/animationguild/
Panelists Include:
Juston Gordon-Montgomery, Director, DC Super Hero Girls (Warner Bros.)
Michael Kaschalk, Head of Effects, Raya and the Last Dragon (Walt Disney)
Ashley Long, Supervising Director, Paradise PD (Netflix)
Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Director, Love, Death & Robots (Netflix) Kung Fu Panda 2 and 3 (DreamWorks)
Patrick Rieger, Writer, DC Super Hero Girls (Warner Bros.), Unikitty! (Warner Bros.)
Rebecca Sugar, Creator, Steven Universe (Cartoon Network)
Candice Stephenson, CG Lead, upcoming Adventures in Wonder Park (Paramount/Nickelodeon)


April 2021

View the 2021 Annie Awards free!
April 16th @ 7pm pst

2021-22 Student Scholarship Call for Submissions

We are pleased to announce that the ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum Student Scholarship opens for submissions on April 1, 2021.

 This is an international opportunity designed to assist students in completing their education in accredited college-level animation programs. Applications are accepted from undergraduate students entering the sophomore year or above and from graduate students working toward the completion of a thesis.

The awards of up to $5,000 US may be applied to tuition, books and supplies, animation equipment (including computer hardware or software), formal academic research and senior or graduate thesis production.

 Online submission for 2021 begins on April 1st and ends at 11:59 PM PST on July 15th, 2021. To apply for the Scholarship, go to http://scholarships.animationeducatorsforum.org​ 

For specific questions, please contact us by email at: scholarships.aef at gmail.com


February 2021

Lots of Live Streaming interviews and videos 

January 2021


The deadline to submit projects is Monday, February 1, 2021 at 5 p.m. PST 

For submission rules and information please visit submissions.annieawards.org 

The 48th Annual Annie Awards will be presented in 10 Production categories and 22 Achievement categories as well as the Annie Honorary Awards Production and Acheivement submissions are from animated projects that were released in the United States between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020. Exceptions are sponsored films, short subjects, special projects and student films, which can qualify with or without United States releases.

For additional details regarding Annie rules and dates, please visit https://annieawards.org 


The Annie Awards Streams Virtually, Friday, April 16, 2021

December 2020

Q/A about Pixar's latest film, SOUL.



A very good online magazine: KEYFRAME Magazine



November 2020

Toon Boom releases Storyboard Pro 20!

AEF's Birds Of A Feather event at CTN2020


Please remember to join CTN LIVE 
from November 16th through November 22nd. 
For more information please visit https://ctn-live.com/  

October 2020

Disney's Sleepy Hallow short

Click image to watch interview


Thursday, October 29, 2020 - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm


Click on Image to watch interview...



Click on image to watch interview

An interview with the creators of the Hovid Povid project.




September 2020


REGISTRATION for 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students is OPEN starting tomorrow, Monday Sep 14 2020, until Tuesday Sep 29 2020, 11:59pm! Please send the attached doc and/or link to your students wishing to participate this year:

http://www.123formbuilder.com/form-5037003/form

I am also incredibly thrilled to announce we have special sponsorship this year that is affording us to purchase equipment for select students competing in the contest this year! While we do not have enough to support every student I would like to support students that may be having a difficult time purchasing equipment in the virtual space (i.e small webcam or gooseneck tripod with ring light). It’s not much, but something small to help encourage them this year at this difficult time. The bonus is that they can keep the equipment in hopes it will help them with their virtual schooling this year.

So if you feel you have students in this category - I encourage you to apply on their behalf. I only ask that you limit the amount to only the necessary students in need and that are competing in this year’s 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students. We have enough funding for roughly 70 students (one item each) so we will do our best to distribute fairly across the schools. Here is the link for the equipment requests:

http://www.123formbuilder.com/form-5636801/form


We look forward to “see” at 24 HOURS on Oct 2/3, 2020!!!!

  

Aubry Mintz
Director School of Art
California State University Long Beach
aubry.mintz@csulb.edu
O:562-985-7908
C:949-547-2370
FA4 106A

August 2020

Here are two Animateducated interviews I posted in August. Please subscribe to the Animateducated channel on YouTube to learn more from the animation past and future...



July 2020



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June 2020



The Animation Guild invites your new grads to a virtual panel on the industry

 

Getting a Start in Animation During COVID-19
An informative discussion for recent graduates featuring successful artists and writers in the industry

 

The coronavirus has affected recent graduates tremendously, not only robbing them of the traditions that mark the completion of a degree, but making the transition into the workforce more challenging. Many of the resources available to them in the past—portfolio reviews, student galleries, recruiting events—have been cancelled.

Though we cannot supplant these types of in-person opportunities, The Animation Guild wants to help recent graduates by sharing interviewing and hiring insights, reviewing best practices for portfolios and reels, and answering questions that students might have by hosting a panel Q&A with industry leaders on Wednesday, June 10, 6-7:30 pm.

Space in the Zoom webinar will be limited; however, the event will also be available on Facebook Livestream. The event will be moderated by Animation Guild President Jeanette Moreno King and Director of Communications and Content Alexandra Drosu.

Panelists include:

Jorge Gutierrez, Writer/Director/Producer, Book of Life and the upcoming Maya and the Three (Netflix)
Roger Oda, Background Designer, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (Netflix), Final Space (Adult Swim) and American Dad! (Fox)
Latoya Raveneau, Storyboard Artist/Director, Final Space (Adult Swim) and the upcoming The Proud Family (Disney)
Mairghread Scott, Writer/Producer, Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel) and writer on Star Wars: Resistance (Disney)
Marc Scott, Visual Effects Supervisor, Boss Baby 2 (DreamWorks Feature Animation)
Stephen Silver, Character Designer, Kim Possible, Danny Phantom and Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
Paula Spence, Art Director (Cartoon Network)
Emily Walus, Background Painter, OK KO! Let’s Be Heroes (Cartoon Network) and Layout Artist on unannounced show (Titmouse)

Attendees can register for the event at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86499846164?pwd=ZFEyN3Z1M0E0TFJQR2lRd1M3THlrZz09

https://bit.ly/3gKM1KT


Animation Educators Forum
Scholarship Application!
ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum (AEF) provides an important link between the animation industry and students, and will provide well-deserved scholarships to students in their journey towards membership in the global animation community.
For more information regarding the AEF scholarship program, click here.
Application deadline extended to June 15, 2020, 11:59 PM (PST).

Summer Online Animation Program

Are you looking for something fun to learn over the Summer, Why not try SOAP?
I'm offering a weekly online animation class where you would be given animation instruction at whatever level you are currently at. From a beginner to an old pro.

If interested, please contact  heyjimr@gmail.com for more information.

May 2020

Toon Boom Training in Harmony and Storyboard Pro!

April 2020

NETFLIX: Animation Virtual Speaker Series
April 27 to May 1 2020








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March 2020

Live Streaming Film Festival!
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Applications are now open for ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum 2020-21 Student Scholarships;
This is an international opportunity designed to support students enrolled in college animation programs, anywhere in the world. Proposals will be accepted from undergraduate students entering the sophomore year or above and from graduate students working toward the completion of a thesis.
The awards range from $2500 to $5000 US and may be applied to tuition, books and supplies, animation equipment (including computer hardware or software), formal academic research and senior or graduate thesis production. For more details on scholarship requirements, check the AEF scholarships page at http://animationeducatorsforum.org/asifa-hollywoods-animat…/
The deadline for online submission for 2020-21 is June 1, 2020. To apply go to the application site at http://scholarships.animationeducatorsforum.org/


March 12: Online animation class will be starting up soon for my 2 CSUF classes. In the process of preparing for this new teaching situation. Stay tooned...

February 2020

CSU Summer Arts animation class taught by Emily Springer from DreamWorks (Trolls & The Boss Baby)

CSU Summer Arts 2020_Animation_Promo from House of Chai on Vimeo.

This course is for intermediate to advanced-level animation students and will cover the 3D animation pipeline with the goal of having a portfolio-ready shot by the end of the class. It runs from June 29 to July 12 and held at CSU Fresno. 

Registration is available at: www.summerartsanimation.com

Check out the Hair Love interview with animation directors Bruce Smith and Everett Downing Jr. Here's a link to the interview


January 2020 

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November 2019

Klaus is on Netflix! Watch the film and support 2D animation!

October 2019

ANIMATION is FILM FESTIVAL

Animation is Film festival is offering our students a 50% student discount for any of the films next weekend (Oct 18-20.) The festival is in Hollywood at Mann's Chinese. The Jury has some great people and the films look interesting. Please share with your students and anyone you think might be interested.

The promo code is AEFSTUDENT
You can purchase tickets at www.animationisfilm.com

 

KLAUS:Behind the Scenes
Sunday, Oct 20th @11am

https://animationisfilm.com/film/behind-the-scenes-klaus/ 



https://www.facebook.com/groups/24hourscontest/
The 24 Hours Animation Contest for 2019
Friday, October 4th @ 3pm
Click on logo for more information. 
Form your 5 member team, register and get ready!

Sept 2019

Lightbox Expo for Animation, Live Action, Illustration and Gaming industries come together for the ultimate celebration of Art! https://www.lightboxexpo.com/ happening Sept 6 - 8 

Pasadena Convention Center 300 Green St. Pasadena, CA

July 2019

July 13th, Grand Opening of Neal Adams Crusty Bunkers Comic book shop in Burbank, CA



MAY 2019





Burbank Arts Festival May 18/19: For more Info.


APRIL 2019



2019 WIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN!


The Women in Animation (WIA) Animation Scholarship is an annual award committed to furthering up to three deserving animation students who demonstrate artistic talent, a passion for animation, a financial need, and a promising future in the field of animation. Applicants coming from schools all over the world pursuing many interests including visual development, animation and storyboarding are encouraged to apply.


APPLICATIONS ACCEPTANCE STARTS:
The 2019 Women in Animation Scholarship application is now open until September 30, 2019. Our scholarship program is open to WIA Student Members only. Please read the other qualifications and information below to make sure you qualify.


Amount of Scholarship:
The scholarship award is $1500 and WIA will award up to 3 individuals each year.


Accepting Applications: April 1st-September 30th
Review period: October 1st-December 31st
Scholarship Announcement: January 2020


Who Can Apply:
Open to Women (or those identifying as female) who are full-time students at an institute of learning, offering courses in animation, accredited by a recognized accreditation organization.


Submissions Must Include: All materials must be submitted together online through HERE.
Submissions that do not include all four requirements will not be judged.
  • Sophomore – Seniors (Students who will be sophomores, juniors and seniors during the academic year 2019-20 are eligible to apply)
  • Student must have a GPA of 2.85 or higher
  • Student must be a current member of WIA
  • Student must submit one or a combination of the following: 6-10 examples of fine art illustration, life drawing, photography, sculpture, character design, storyboards, animation class work, or an animated film as a link – animated content cannot exceed 3 mins of material to view. portfolio or reel.
  • Student must submit a photograph of themselves at a minimum of 150dpi resolution (300dpi preferred)
  • Student must submit 2 letters of recommendation (Formatted in English)
  • Student must submit 1 essay minimum number of words is 500 (Formatted in English)
  • Student must submit proof of enrollment as a full-time student (copy of class schedule) and School Picture ID


Award: Up to three winners will receive up to $1,500 award 

MARCH 2019


THE 19TH ANNUAL ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS
OFFERS A WEALTH OF HUMOR, INSIGHT, AND PROFUNDITY

The Show features the work of eight women directors in many of the 16 internationally acclaimed animated short films from Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Sweden, Switzerland and the U.S. The program includes the extraordinary stop-motion musical The Burden from Swedish director Niki Lindroth von Bahr, grand-prize Cristal Award winner at the 2017 Annecy International Animated Film Festival. Other program highlights include Los Angeles-based Irish director David OReilly's visually stunning Everything, based on a 1973 talk given by the renowned British-American philosopher Alan Watts, and the 1964 classic Hangman by Paul Julian and Les Goldman which was recently restored by The Animation Show of Shows, Inc. as part of its film preservation program supported by grants from ASIFA Hollywood and The National Film Preservation Foundation. Finally, we are also proud to include Dear Basketball, which walked away with the Academy Award for Best Short Film (Animated) in 2018.

All 16 films will be shown at this 93-minute screening.

Not rated: All ages 6+, contains mature themes and images some may find disturbing that appear in the program.

At Woodbury University, March 7th at 6:30pm, Tickets Here

THE 19TH ANNUAL ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS includes the following films:

  • CAN YOU DO IT by Quentin Baillieux (France)
  • TINY BIG by Lia Bertels (Belgium)
  • NEXT DOOR by Pete Docter (U.S.)
  • THE ALAN DIMENSION by Jac Clinch (Great Britain)
  • BEAUTIFUL LIKE ELSEWHERE by Elise Simard (Canada)
  • HANGMAN by Paul Julian & Les Goldman (U.S.)
  • THE BATTLE OF SAN ROMANO by Georges Schwitzgebel (Switzerland)
  • GOKUROSAMA by Aurore Gal, Clémentine Frère, Yukiko Meignien, Anna Mertz, Robin Migliorelli, & Romain Salvini (France)
  • DEAR BASKETBALL by Glen Keane (U.S.) 90th ACADEMY AWARD®WINNER, Best Animated Short Film
  • ISLAND by Robert Löbel & Max Mörtl (Germany)
  • UNSATISFYING by Parallel Studio (France)
  • THE BURDEN by Niki Lindroth von Bahr (Sweden)
  • LES ABEILLES DOMESTIQUES by Alexanne Desrosiers (Canada)
  • OUR WONDERFUL NATURE - THE COMMON CHAMELEON by Tomer Eshed (Germany)
  • CASINO by Steven Woloshen (Canada)
  • EVERYTHING by David OReilly (U.S.)

LA ACM SIGGRAPH Presents:
CAREERS IN DIGITAL MEDIA 2019
Tue, 03/12/2019
What is the outlook for careers across the digital media spectrum – from artists to technical directors to producers in VR, games, motion design, film and other media "yet to be invented"? Hear and question a panel of hiring managers and veteran recruiters share the inside scoop on where the jobs are … and where they aren’t.

Description
This annual event features speakers involved in hiring and placement in the digital content creation and storytelling fields. This year the panel will include discussion of VR, location-based experiences, and other new opportunities. The prior years panels have been very successful.
Moderator: Kathleen Milnes, Assistant Chair, Digital Media, Otis College of Art and Design.
Presenters: Stan Szymanski, Fiona Cherbak and other guests.
Schedule
6:30-7:30   Social Hour
6:30-7:00   Members only
7:00-7:30   Members and guests
7:30-7:45   Introductions
7:45-9:30   Presentation
Venue
Registration
All LA ACM SIGGRAPH will be admitted free of charge. Non-members of LA ACM SIGGRAPH are admitted for $20.00. New LA ACM SIGGRAPH members who sign up on-site, and pay the $40 annual membership fee, do not have to pay the $20 admission fee. The chapter accepts checks, cash, or credit cards (Mastercard or Visa only) for all dues or fees.
Special Thanks
Thanks to Kathleen Milnes, all our volunteers and the LA ACM SIGGRAPH Executive Council: Ed Lantz, Chair; Ed Arroyo, Vice-Chair; Sherry Steele, Secretary; Dave Curlender, Treasurer; and Smita Bagla, Membership.

Reminder
Elections for LA ACM SIGGRAPH officers are fast approaching. We’re looking for new faces, fresh ideas and additional skills in Leadership, Marketing, PR, Website Design and more. Join us!  Contact ed @ vortexdomes dot com for more info.

FEBRUARY 2019

Author of Who Censored Roger Rabbit.



JANUARY 2019


The Ambassador Goodtime Ear Tango Radio Hour plays every day at 1pm and 10pm pst on WU Radio. If you missed all 11 episodes so far, you can still the interviews which are being posted here! Subscribe (please)!

Our first interview of 2019: The Bob Kurtz interview


The January episode will be the best of 2018 episodes to help you catch up with the podcast. 

DECEMBER 2018

20th Annual Animation Show of Shows now playing at a Theater near you!

Listen to an interview with Ron Diamond about the upcoming Animation Show of Shows and click here where to see it.



NOVEMBER 2018

CTNX is Nov 16 thru 18th, see you there...

Here's a new app for Animating called Rough Animator. Here's a link. If you've tried it. let us know.

David Hale Hand talks about his father and his book, David Dodd Hand, Animation Pioneer.

 

 

J.R.R.R. (jim) Hardison interview about his comic book "The Helm" and novels he has written including "The Fish Wielder" and "Demon Freaks". Learn how a comic book is created.

 

 OCTOBER 2018





One of the greatest benefits of studying animation in California is the proximity to industry professionals.

The Animation Is Film festival is featuring some of the most distinguished animators from around the globe. This is a rare opportunity to see their latest work before the rest of the country does, and to engage with the creators directly.

In addition to Mamoru Hosoda, who will be present at THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME, SUMMER WARS, WOLF CHILDREN and THE BOY AND THE BEAST, the following films will feature in-person appearances.

Use the promo code STUDENT for a 40% ticket discount.

* Behind the Scenes: Ralph Breaks the Internet
https://animationisfilm.com/film/ralph-breaks-the-internet-behind-the-scenes/

* Behind the Scenes: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
https://animationisfilm.com/film/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-behind-the-scenes/

* Bunuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles
https://animationisfilm.com/film/bunuel-and-the-labyrinth-of-the-turtles/

* Crow (note: This event is free to the general public!)
https://animationisfilm.com/film/crow-the-legend/

* Funan
https://animationisfilm.com/film/funan/

* Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre
https://animationisfilm.com/film/modest-heroes/

* Pachamama
https://animationisfilm.com/film/pachamama/

* The Prince of Egypt: 20th Anniversary
https://animationisfilm.com/film/the-prince-of-egypt/

* Seder-Masochism
https://animationisfilm.com/film/sedermasochism/

* This Magnificent Cake!
https://animationisfilm.com/film/this-magnificent-cake/

* Tito and the Birds
https://animationisfilm.com/film/tito-and-the-birds/
 




Now Playing every night at 10pm on WURadio.

Click the below link to listen...
https://woodbury.edu/academics/resources/wu-radio/








The 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students is back and will take place on Friday October 5th @ 2:30pm beginning in Miller rm206  to Saturday October 6th at 4pm.

Here's a recent article about the contest.



WHAT is it?: Click this link to learn more...

Two big drawing events coming up in October...






This Monday...



Meet Mindy Johnson and Jane Baer
 https://woodbury.libcal.com/event/4567196








CTNX2018 Scholarships Available

CTNX is offering two scholarships, one for students 18-25 years old and one for students ages 10-17 (including support for one parent).  The deadline is coming up soon, Sept 17, so please pass this on.  Here are the links:














For young aspiring animation artists, attending CTN can be an eye-opener, introducing them to the animation community they hope to join.  I look forward to meeting the young awardees at CTNX this year.





The American Cinematheque Presents Classic Animation On the Big Screen at the Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Avenue
Santa Monica, 90403

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Friday, August 31 – 7:30 PM
50th Anniversary! YELLOW SUBMARINE

1968, Abramorama, 85 min. Dir. George Dunning.

Once upon a time, or maybe twice, there was an unearthly paradise called Pepperland, a place where happiness and music reigned supreme. But all was threatened when the terrible Blue Meanies declared war and sent in their army to destroy all that was good. Enter John, Paul, George and Ringo to save the day!

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PINK FLOYD – THE WALL

1982, Warner Bros., 99 min. Dir. Alan Parker.

"We don’t need no education!”
Director Alan Parker's vivid film interpretation of the British rock combo's classic concept album THE WALL fuses curious fantasy and animation with dark, tragic drama on an epic scale.


Toon Boom Webinar Series


The world’s leading 2D animation software will be hosting a series of free training webinars aimed at professional animators hoping to upgrade their skills in Harmony and learn tips and tricks from top industry experts like YouTube star Stylus Rumble, Tony Ross, Chris Cartledge and more.


From May 18 to June 08, Toon Boom’s webinar series will cover the fundamental skills in Harmony to help animators elevate their creative output, craft and careers. Among the topics are creating cut-out rigs, particle emitters, parameters and functions, drawing and transitioning from different software.


Keep reading to learn more about Toon Boom’s free upcoming Harmony webinars.


1. Creating a Production Cut-Out Rig in Harmony EssentialsPresented by: Tony RossWhen: May 18, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (EDT)Description: Have you ever wondered could you create a full production rig in Harmony Essentials? In this webinar Tony Ross will show you step-by-step how to rig a production ready cut out character just using Harmony Essentials. Even without a Node View, Curve Deformers, etc Essentials still has the tools right for the job! Join us for the webinar and see how!


2. Particle Emitters in Toon Boom Harmony PremiumPresented by: Tracy Strong (Stylus Rumble)When: May 24, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (EDT)Description: A general overview of the basic node types used to create particle systems. Followed by a couple of practical examples of simple weather/sparkles.


3. Parameters & Functions in Toon Boom Harmony PremiumPresented by: Colin BennettWhen: May 31, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (EDT)Description: Generated movement in Toon Boom has a load of hidden potential built upon surprisingly simple ideas. Learning as much as possible about how parameters and functions are operating inside your animation will help to avoid a lot potential problems encourage finer control over the smallest details.


4. Symbols to Pegs. The differences of animating in Toon Boom HarmonyPresented by: Adam OliverWhen: June 07, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (EDT)Description: Toon Boom Harmony can do amazing things for your animation workflow but the learning curve can be confusing when coming from other software. Adam will demonstrate the differences between other common animation software and how Harmony applies these principles to a more powerful effect. An ideal webinar for anyone who works in animation or is thinking about picking up the software, but is currently daunted by the prospect of all those extra buttons!


5. Drawing in Toon Boom Harmony PremiumPresented by: Chris CartledgeWhen: June 08, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (EDT)Description: Are you looking to learn some tips and tricks to drawing in Toon Boom Harmony? Join us for this webinar and see how illustrator/animator Chris Cartledge, and trainer/animator Tony Ross use Harmony's drawing tools to create their projects and tutorials. Learn how Tony and Chris work in tandem from sketch to completion to create a new character, live during the webinar.




TEEN CTN begins March 28th, 29th, and 30th, from 12:00pm - 2:00pm at CTN’s Center Stage Gallery.

So if you are a parent or teacher of a teen or a teen yourself or even if you are an interested artist at any age CTN would like to invite you to this FREE beta launch that promises to be very inspirational and kick start any teens career.

Each day will be a repeat and will be structured in a Ted Talk format with 5 industry pros talking each day about their experiences in getting in to the industry and having a career. Extremely limited seating.

This program will feature Jordan Koch of Nickelodeon, Katia Grifols of Glow in the Dark Studios, Jake Wyatt of Nickelodeon, John Mahoney of Cal Arts, Benson Shum of Walt Disney Animation, Caroline Hu of Warner Bros, David DePasquale of DreamWorks TV, Tony Bancroft an Animation Director, Armand Serrano of Walt Disney Animation, Andreas Deja a Legendary Animator, Fabrizio Mancinelli an independent Composer, Alina Chau a Childrens Book Illustrator and Bill Perkins Production Designer. 


 

First come first served. Extremely limited seating. FREE


Sign Up Form: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdQ3k44pEbW8C1y1j…/viewform

 

If you are not chosen for this soft launch please mark your calendars for the CTN Burbank RoadTrip 2018 (FREE event) Burbank where the official theme this year is Teen CTN. April 14-15.
http://ctnroadtripburbank.com/axTeenCtn.php

 

And don’t forget to join the Teen Art Challenge where you can win an iPad and more.
http://ctnroadtripburbank.com/axSpecialEvents.php

 

For any questions call 818 827 7138




Its Official...



Lots of Animation Events coming up: Here's one that happens this week in LA area,
Oct 20-22 at the Mann's Chinese Theater!


https://animationisfilm.com/



More info
https://animationisfilm.com/







Animation & Filmmaking Showcase of Student Work
Woodbury University, Friday, May 5th!






  


http://www.indiewire.com/2016/11/moana-disney-hand-drawn-aesthetic-1201749025/

November is here and CTNX is right around the corner.... 






"Science Behind Pixar" is a new exhibit opening Friday at the California Science Center, in downtown LA near USC. It will run for six months - through April 9th 2017.  Jerry Beck reports; "Well worth a visit, especially if you have kids and want to inspire them toward a career in animation. 

It's laid out in eight sections - like a Disneyland where instead of Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, each "land" represents another step in the filmmaking process (Modeling, Lighting, Animation, etc). Beyond the scientific technical stuff, the exhibit does a great job simply explaining animation - including hand drawn and stop-motion. 

It skews towards kids with lots of interactive hands-on how-to activities, but will fascinate adults (with some great behind-the-scenes at Pixar videos, newly created for this exhibit). I noted the Pixar-themed gift shop attached to the exhibit (you knew there had to be one) is displaying and is selling Richard Williams' Animators Survival Kit (perhaps the only non-Pixar book in the shop). The whole thing is Highly recommended!"




 

ASIFA-Hollywood Invites Woodbury Animation students and faculty to the 2016 Annecy Award Winning Short Films from the National Film Board of Canada

THE HEAD VANISHES and BLIND VAYSHNA
Representatives from the NFB and the film directors offer ASIFA an exclusive screening, pipeline presentation, special selection of NFB shorts and Q+A on

Friday, September 30th at 7pmWoodbury's E-100 Screening Room Entertainment Media Building 
Woodbury University 7500 N Glenoaks Blvd Burbank, CA 91504
 (Enter via Woodbury’s Main Gate)
Seating is limited. To attend, please RSVP at this link

We advise early arrival as seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.An RSVP does not guarantee seating.

 


The 24 Hours animation contest for students begins
Friday, October 7th @ 3pm PST
 


Looking Forward to November...





Looking for Artists, Animators, Educators


Help inspire and teach the next generation of Animators and Artists by sharing your experience. If you have any ideas for upcoming articles about animation or are an animation artist who would like to be interviewed, please let me know. Thank you,


Jim Richardson heyjimr@gmail.com

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