Starting June 22, mentor-led on-site production residency programs in the Czech Republic offer intensive, hands-on project-based collaborative instruction emphasizing direct feedback, network building, and adapting to changing, AI-driven production models; applications now being accepted.
Tanya J. Scott, Lauren Orme and Amy Ashton to lead new group; first mixer set for May 28 with Locksmith Animation.
The second annual event is set for April 10–12 at Lipscomb University, featuring a large lineup of activities, major industry guests, and the official declaration of Tennessee’s first ‘Animation Day.’
In a letter sent to organization members, Marge Dean and Hsiang Chin Moe discuss significant new developments affecting arts education, including the closure of prestigious schools, colleges, and universities.
Romania- and Moldova-based nonprofit animation initiative expands its free education and community programming to teenagers in Bulgaria, who gain access to online workshops, summer intensives, festival-based programs, and monthly cineclubs.
Free virtual presentation on February 25 marks Black History Month with a focused discussion on representation and industry access for emerging creators.
Now available, the free online course, produced in conjunction with educational platform Yellowbrick and hosted by director Kris Pearn, introduces learners of all ages and levels of experience to the art and industry of animated filmmaking.
Applicants must reside in and hold citizenship in a Latin American country and confirm their ability to cover the reduced tuition; a free information session will be held May 24.
14 scholarship recipients were selected from 179 worldwide applicants representing 77 schools; an additional 41 received honorable mentions.
The non-profit association of teachers and scholars has selected its latest class of noteworthy individuals who will join the virtual hall, dedicated to those whose teaching influenced the history of animation.
17 scholarship recipients were selected from 189 worldwide applicants representing 76 schools; an additional 25 received honorable mentions.
Out of 192 worldwide applicants from 74 schools around the world, 15 students were awarded scholarships, with an additional 25 receiving honorable mentions.
Out of 170 worldwide applicants, 18 students were awarded scholarships with an additional 18 receiving honorable mentions.
Animation Focus, Foundry, LAIKA and Wacom join returning partners Animation Mentor, Autodesk, and Toon Boom to expand opportunities for students with additional workshops, tutoring, software, and cash awards.
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.
Women in Animation continues to expand its annual grants program with new and returning partners for 2021 that will help provide deserving college student with educational workshops, animation software, and cash awards.
‘Trolls World Tour’ production designer Kendal Cronkhite Shaindlin, joined by the film’s producer Gina Shay as moderator, will discuss her career path and share insights of a 25-year journey through the animation industry.
WIA president addresses important issues concerning working from home and how it’s affecting people’s lives during pandemic.
Women in Animation’s annual grants will now include educational workshops and animation software along with cash awards.
Philippe Vaucher tackles nine old men.
Funds assist research, scholarly activity or creative projects in the field of animation.
The free, unconventional, six-month professional training program for students with no previous experience will consider natural ability, and is scheduled to launch in Bourg-lès-Valence, France in 2018.
The Ottawa International Animation Festival artistic director and author shares his insights on independent animation, festival judging, evaluating films and animation education.
Every Friday Chris Robinson unleashes improvised and hastily scribbled cheer or loathing on the animation community to be mused, countered, or disregarded.
The intrepid animator, artist, educator and international vagabond just got out of prison.
