Animation

PISAF Events

The 16th Puchon International Student Animation Festival

Begins: October 22, 2014

The 16th Puchon International Student Animation Festival

The Puchon International Student Animation Festival (PISAF) embarked on its journey as the sole animation festival in Asia dedicated solely to students and has since earned high marks for the quality of its selections. PISAF has also committed itself to becoming a venue in which to introduce animations created by animators from home and abroad and nurture new talents in the digital content industry.

In Event Types: Animation

Animation Events

Story & Animation Masterclass - Chicago, IL

Begins: August 22, 2014

VanArts presents a masterclass in Story Development & Animation, taught by artists from Pixar Animation Studios.

Animation Events

Story, Character & Animation Masterclass - London, UK

Begins: August 8, 2014

VanArts presents a masterclass in Story Development, Character Design & Animation, taught by artists from Pixar Animation Studios.

Animation Events

Story, Character & Animation Masterclass - Paris, France

Begins: August 1, 2014

VanArts presents a masterclass in Story Development, Character Design & Animation, taught by artists from Pixar Animation Studios.

Australian International Animation Festival 2014; AIAF; Australian; Animation; Festival; Event; Free; Prizes Events

Australian International Animation Festival 2014

Begins: May 9, 2014

CSU Animation and Visual Effects is proud to present the 11th Anniversary of the Australian International Animation Festival. This internationally renowned event features over 100 prestigious films adeptly selected from more than 2,500 submissions from all around the world. The range of styles, genres and techniques is testament to the vibrancy and relevance of creative animation and the premiere screening of this highly acclaimed collection is happening from the humble host city of Wagga Wagga in regional Australia.

Annecy Events

Annecy’s 2014 MIFA International Animation Film Market

Begins: June 11, 2014

The International Animation Film Market (Mifa) is a major event in the world of animation and over the past 25 years has established itself as the leading event on the industry calendar.

In 2D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Event, Festival, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, Production, Short Films, Television | Event Types: Animation, Business / Management, Competitive Festivals, Exhibits

Animation Festival Events

21st Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film

Begins: April 22, 2014

The ITFS is one of the biggest and most important international festivals for animated film.

In 2D, CG, Commercials, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Television | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Features, Screenings, Short Films

Awards Events

Kidscreen Summit 2014

Begins: February 9, 2014

Kidscreen Summit is renowned as the kids entertainment industry’s most important annual event.

In 2D, Awards, Business, Cartoons, CG, Event, Home Entertainment, Interactive, Production, Television | Event Types: Animation, Business / Management, Conferences, Licensing, New Media, Seminars / Workshops, Television

41st Annual Annie Awards

Begins: February 1, 2014

The 41st Annual Annie Awards will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at UCLA's Royce Hall in Los Angeles, California.

In 2D, Awards, CG, Commercials, Event, Films, People, Short Films, Television | Event Types: Animation

Animation Festival Events

Animation Block Party

Begins: July 25, 2014

Animation Block Party is the premier animation festival of the East Coast.

In 2D, Awards, CG, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Screenings

FMX 2014

Begins: April 22, 2014

Join us at the FMX 2014 Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Transmedia April 23-26, 2013, Stuttgart, Germany.

In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Production, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | Event Types: Animation, Conferences, Exhibits, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Visual Effects

CVMP2013 : The 10th European Conference on Visual Media Production

Begins: November 6, 2013

Bringing together production and post-production specialists from the worlds of film, broadcast and games with imaging and graphics researchers. CVMP 2013 provides a European forum to discuss the latest research, advances and state-of-the-art industry practices.

If you would like to get involved in CVMP2013, then send us an email at contact@cvmp-conference.org

In Event Types: Conferences, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Festival Events

La Guarimba International Film Festival

Begins: August 7, 2014

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La Guarimba International Film Festival is a socio-cultural project in Amantea, a small town in the south of Italy.The festival was created by a group of artists from different places of the word who believe in the benefit of working together for others. Thanks to this we we had cleaned and reopened an old open cinema to show all the short films selected on the festival.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Animation, Comics, Documentaries, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Special, Special Effects, Visualization, Web / Internet, Other

Film Events

An Evening with the NFB in Stereoscopic 3D

Begins: September 25, 2013

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB), in collaboration with ASIFA-East and Dimitris Athos, Program Director of BeFilm, invites you to an exclusive presentation of recent films from the NFB’s acclaimed animation studios, with celebrated directors Chris Landreth and Theodore Ushev in attendance.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation

Events

StoryboardArt FREE Workshop - TVPaint 2.0

Begins: August 26, 2013

We are at it again! Come join us for another great workshop - TVPaint10.5 - 2.0! With TVPaint's own Fabrice Debarge will be demoing 10.5and answering your questions.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Concept Events

Introduction to Concept Art

Begins: September 23, 2013

Welcome to the exciting world of Concept Art. In this Concept Art course you will learn why concept artists play such an important role in the Animation, Visual Effects and Video Game Industries.

Type: Online Certificate (Watch a Sample Class)Cost: $390 CAD (includes application fee of $125)Level: BeginnerDuration: 1 monthStart Dates: Jan, Apr, Jul, Sep.Admission Requirements: None

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Animation Events

Introduction to 3D Character Animation

Begins: September 23, 2013

This Introductiory certificate course welcomes aspiring animators to experience the exciting world of 3D Computer Character Animation.

Type: Online Certificate (Watch a Sample Class)Cost: $390 CAD (includes application fee of $125)Level: BeginnerDuration: 1 monthStart Dates: Jan, Apr, Jul, Sep.Admission Requirements: None

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Animation Events

Third Annual Competition of Animation Desk™ - iAniMagic

Begins: July 29, 2013

Inspire the world with your amazing animations! We have done it twice and let’s do it again. Kdan Mobile releases the latest version of Animation Desk™ to add blend tool, and forge an alliance with popular styli. These features will fuel your creativity to do even greater works. We cordially invite you to take part in the Third Annual Competition of Animation Desk™, iAnimagic. Great prizes await great animators!

*iAniMagic 2013:

In Event Types: Contests, Animation

Events

FREE Webinar: TVPaint for Storyboards

Begins: July 23, 2013

Join us this coming Tuesday, July 23 for a special TVPaint Demo in conjuction with StoryboardArt.orghttp://www.storyboardart.org

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Animated Events

ANIMATED! | Exhibition at Greenhill (September 6 - November 9)

Begins: September 6, 2013

Michael Carpenter,“Umbrellas” from The Flower of the Holy Ghost, 2010, digital composite

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Animation, Comics, Short Films, Other

Events

7th ANIMART 2013

Begins: July 14, 2013

This annual summer residency program focuses -partially- on C. P.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Toronto International Short Film Festival

Begins: October 22, 2013

The Toronto International Short Film F

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Animation, Documentaries, Short Films, Other

Animation Events

Online Course: Animation Scriptwriting and Animation Pitch Bibles

Begins: July 1, 2013

This course will provide practical instruction in the entire writing process unique to the animation industry. Step-by-step, students will learn to create premises, outlines, and final scripts in proper format; as well as prepare to develop original properties of their own. Included will be critical study of writing in the best shorts, features and TV episodes. Recommended text: “Animation Writing and Development: from Script Development to Pitch” by Jean Ann Wright, Focal Press, 2005 (available on Amazon).

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Events

17th LA Shorts Fest

Begins: September 5, 2013

The 17th LA Shorts Fest is the largest short film festival in the world. Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences accredited and British Academy of Film & Television Arts accredited. In past years, 44 participants have earned Academy Award nominations including 13 Oscar winning short films. The festival annually attracts more than 10,000 moviegoers, filmmakers and entertainment professionals looking for the hottest new talent.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Animation, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Visualization

FORCE Animal Drawing Workshop

Begins: June 1, 2013

FORCE Animal Drawing Workshop June 1st,Saturday, 10am-4pm LA ZOO Tuition: $100 Supplies: Smooth paper preferably not smaller than 11x17 and soft lead pencils. Mike Mattesi, author of FORCE Animal Drawing, will return to LA after 6 years for an eventful weekend.. One of his favorite locations to draw and share his knowledge about FORCE is the LA Zoo. Join him June 1st, 10am at the front gate to the LA Zoo so he can share with you how to see, understand and draw the residents within through the concept of FORCE!

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation