FMX: Film & Media Exchange 2024
Begins: April 23, 2024
The 4-day event returns to Stuttgart, kicking off April 23; on-demand presentations are available April 27 - May 31.
Category: Jobs & Recruiting
FMX 2024 Shares First Program News
The 4-day event kicks off in Stuttgart on April 23, 2024 with a focus on ‘Connecting Ideas’ and the return of the ‘Lighting & Rendering” track; annual Animation Production Days is now accepting projects through February 6.
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Creative Career Coach: Decision Time
The end of the year is a great time to make decisions - decide to make a great life and career for yourself in 2024 and beyond.
In Business, Jobs & Recruiting, People | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Career Coach | Geographic Region: All
It’s a Wrap: SIGGRAPH Asia 2023
The annual conference concludes its latest edition, which ran December 12-15 in Sydney; 5,690 attendees from more than 40 countries gathered, including technical and creatives in research, science, art, animation, gaming, interactivity, education, and emerging technologies.
In 2D, 3D, AI, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH Asia | Geographic Region: Australia
Aaron Dunkel Joins Alkemy X’s Creative Studio
Creative director and editor brings production and post expertise to the company’s U.S. commercial roster.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Walt Disney Studios’ VFX Workers File to Unionize
Group includes 83 artists working across James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment productions, including ‘Avatar’ films, who are seeking representation by IATSE, marking the first U.S. vendor-side VFX artist filing with the NLRB.
Ataboy Launches Boston Studio
Led by EPs Ned Biddle and Nick Sterling, the expansion aims to increase use of regional talent while tapping company’s NYC hub.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Jobs & Recruiting, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
God’s Gang Ltd. Adds Animation Veteran Bruce Daitch
Ex-DreamWorks COO and CFO joins advisory board of company behind ‘God’s Gang’ animated series, led by former Disney exec Nimrod Avraham May; the group’s multinational team is committed to projects free of AI-generated content.
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Podcast EP 236: Danny Robashkin & Creating ‘MAKE’ Originals Micro Shorts
The Minnesota-based animation studio founder discusses his company’s success with commercial projects and its new path creating original micro short series for social media.
Technicolor Creative Studios Names Bill Polson CTO
The longtime Pixar technologist, who joined TCS in 2019, takes on new role to drive development of new technology platforms, enhancing the company’s digital capabilities.
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Warner Recognizes Unionization for WB Animation, Cartoon Network Production Workers
After nearly five months of discussions with the studio, an agreement has been reached for 50 animation production workers to unionize under The Animation Guild IATSE Local 839.
A Productions Adds Disney Alum Katie Barba
Animation studio taps development executive to help foster growing slate of kids and family entertainment and original IP-driven content.
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Disney’s ‘The Traveling Lab’ Animation Workers Vote to Unionize
10 remote Walt Disney Animation Studios employees are seeking official unionization election, setting the stage for a potential shift in the animation industry's approach to remote work.
Final Frontier Announces U.S. Expansion
Award-winning animation production company brings its eclectic roster of international directors, studio execs, creative talent, and production staff to North America, with LA-based executive creative director Claus Cibils at the helm.
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Podcast EP 235: Stop-Motion Animator Dale Hayward on Perfectionism in Animation
The Montreal-based See Creature Animation Studio co-owner offers 5-steps to improve animation performance and shares his experience directing New Zealand Claymation kid’s show ‘Kiri and Lou.’
The Yard Names Tom Fonvillars Head of CG
French VFX studio adds digital visual effects veteran to oversee all graphic creation for films and series.
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Podcast EP 234: Money Coach Victoria Mateo Shares Finance Tips for Artists
The certified money coach discusses how she merged the worlds of film and finance to launch a practice catering to creative professionals.
Metaphysic Names Ed Ulbrich CCO
As chief content officer and EVP of production, the 30+ year VFX veteran will oversee all production, new business development, and content partnerships.
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Podcast EP 233: Will Anderson on Animating a Fluffy Cat Called Greg in Blender
The BAFTA-winning Scottish animator/filmmaker shares how he became an independent animator and what opportunities exist for other animators who boast a unique style.
Jellyfish Ups Will Newis to Animation Global Head of Production
Previous animation division executive producer at the global animation and VFX studio will now lead studio’s international teams.
Creative Career Coach: Change
Fall is a time for change – which can be difficult, but sometimes necessary to improve your career and your life.
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Podcast EP 232: How Hannah Daigle Created ‘Satina’ & How It Got Super Popular
The web series creator discusses everything that goes into producing and monetizing a web series and how she parlayed her YouTube experience into a job in television.
Whiteboard Geeks Animation Workers Vote to Unionize
The Virginia-based studio's workers file with the National Labor Relations Board and seek representation by The Animation Guild.
Podcast EP 231: Ed Hooks with Master Tips on ‘Acting for Animators’
The NY actor turned teacher discusses how DreamWorks’ 1996 request shifted his life path and kicked off his 30+ year career training animators.
16th ACM SIGGRAPH Asia Brings the CG World Together
A gathering place for technical and creatives in research, science, art, animation, gaming, interactivity, education, and emerging technologies, the annual conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques comes to Sidney, Australia, December 12-15.
In 3D, Business, CG, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Transmedia, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH Asia | Geographic Region: Australia
