Battle Chasers: Nightwar - Kickstarter - Oct 10 2015
More news of astounding crowdfunding success to share. Checkout the Kickstarter campaign for Battle Chasers: Nightwar by Airship Syndicate. Their goal of $500,000 was achieved on the second day of a 30 day campaign. Wraps up on October 10 2015.
Glen Keane - Step Into the Page - Future of Storytelling Summit - NYC - Oct 7-8 2015
Animation ABC - Online Workshop
There's a new online animation workshop offering classes and monthly enrollment to students looking to learn the principles of the art. Check out Animation ABC...
"Mythopolis" - Alexandra Hetmerová
24 Hour Animation Contest for Students - Oct 2-3 2015
For 13 years running California State University in Long Beach has sponsored the 24 Hour Animation Contest for Students. It's open to teams of students all over the world and has great prizes. This year the contest will run from October 2-3 2015. Deadline to register is September 28. Follow these links for more info and to register. You can also access the 24 Hour Animation Contest for Students on Facebook.
"Vanity" - 3rd Wall Studios - Kickstarter - September 11 2015
You're never too young to start crowdfunding your projects. Here's something from a group of artists who are still teenagers and are discovering the potential of Kickstarter campaigns. "Vanity" is from 3rd Wall Studios. It's a multiplayer indie Action RPG featuring anime inspired characters and monster girls set in a lush pixel detailed world. Deadline for the project is September 11 2015. Follow this link to the Vanity campaign. Considering supporting the Vanity team and help spread the word...
"Aria for a Cow" - Dan Lund - LA Shorts Fest - September 6 2015
An animated short film entitled "Aria for a Cow" will have its Los Angeles premiere at the LA Shorts Fest this Sunday, September 6, 2015. Based on a previously unheard Howard Ashman and Alan Menken song and written and directed by Disney veteran Dan Lund, Aria has her roots in the golden era of movie musicals with a decidedly modern touch.
You can find out more about this fun and unusual film through Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Meanwhile check out the teaser to experience the project...
"Super Turbo Atomic Ninja Rabbit" - Wesley Louis - The Line
When he was 13 Wesley Louis drew 'Super Turbo Atomic Ninja Rabbit' as a comic. Years later he realized a dream of his childhood by animating the intro to the best TV-series that never was. 'Super Turbo Atomic Ninja Rabbit' is a homage to Saturday morning cartoons from the 80’s and 90’s.
Produced in association with The Line, a London based collective of outstanding designers, directors and animators, the opening outdoes many of the show openings we've seen from established studios.
You can find out more info and see a making of video at this link. Also you can support this independent project by purchasing the 108 page digital art book of 'Super Turbo Atomic Ninja Rabbit - Groundworks' available here.
Enjoy the video...
Animation Guild Members ratify new 3 year contract with studios
Good news as the members of The Animation Guild (the union for the industry here in Los Angeles) have ratified the new 3 year contract with the studios. Very favorable terms and another step forward for animation artists. Follow the link to the Guild blog for details.