SIGGRAPH 2020 announces the award winners and lineup of 28 short films, cinematics, scientific visualizations, breakdowns, and more set to appear in its first-ever virtual Computer Animation Festival Electronic Theater next month. Showcasing the latest in computer graphics, the Electronic Theater will premiere to ticketholders on Monday, 24 August at 4:30 p.m. PDT and … [Read more...] about SIGGRAPH 2020 Announces Computer Animation Festival Award Winners, Lineup for First-ever Virtual Screenings
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Postgrad and Gap Year Options from Legendary Idyllwild Arts Academy in Southern California
Film students wishing to put off their first year of college because of COVID-19 have two exciting alternatives thanks to the Idyllwild Arts Academy Film and Digital Media Department. Department Chair Shelly Short and her colleagues—all of them experienced film industry professionals—will offer to postgrads as well as gap year students the chance to earn a Film certificate … [Read more...] about Postgrad and Gap Year Options from Legendary Idyllwild Arts Academy in Southern California
Georgia Film Academy Announces Free COVID Compliance Course
Georgia's multi-billion-dollar film industry may be one step closer to re-launching with the Georgia Film Academy's (GFA) first-ever COVID Compliance Course (CCC). Free to film and television production workers, casts, and crew, GFA's CCC provides an unprecedented virtual training program of safety and sanitation best practices and procedures for anyone who works on a film set … [Read more...] about Georgia Film Academy Announces Free COVID Compliance Course
Evergreen Podcasts Launches Movie Marathoners
As part of its growth strategy, Evergreen Podcasts is adding a number of movie-based podcasts to its ever-growing podcast network during July. Evergreen is proud to announce the launch of Movie Marathoners, a podcast with a quick-witted take on modern movie making. The podcast was created and is hosted by Matti Groll. The podcast joins a growing list of movie-based content … [Read more...] about Evergreen Podcasts Launches Movie Marathoners
TAICCA’s Online Debut at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival
Due to the pandemic, the Annecy International Animated Film Festival will be held online from now to the 30th. To best promote Taiwan's animation industry, the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) has launched a virtual Taiwan Pavilion to participate in this year's Annecy International Animated Film Festival and Market (Mifa). TAICCA will also invite animation licensing … [Read more...] about TAICCA’s Online Debut at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival
To Re-Connect Artists with Audiences, KCET Announces New On-Air/Online Initiative SOUTHLAND SESSIONS Celebrating Spirit of Los Angeles’ Arts and Cultural Communities
KCET, Southern California's home for award-winning public media programming, today announced SOUTHLAND SESSIONS, a new weekly series that will allow the Los Angeles community to experience their regional arts and cultural institutions in this unique moment, when attending in-person, cultural events is not an option. As regional artists adapt to an uncertain future due to the … [Read more...] about To Re-Connect Artists with Audiences, KCET Announces New On-Air/Online Initiative SOUTHLAND SESSIONS Celebrating Spirit of Los Angeles’ Arts and Cultural Communities
Katy Perry and Black Eyed Peas to Co-Headline Star-Studded Rock the Vote “Democracy Summer 2020” Kick-Off Concert on June 18
A powerhouse lineup of artists, activists, influencers and elected officials will kick off Democracy Summer 2020, the effort led by Rock the Vote in partnership with Voto Latino Foundation, When We All Vote, March For Our Lives and many more, to register and mobilize 200,000 new voters over the summer, at a virtual event on Thursday, June 18th. In a mix of performances and … [Read more...] about Katy Perry and Black Eyed Peas to Co-Headline Star-Studded Rock the Vote “Democracy Summer 2020” Kick-Off Concert on June 18
International Music Star Alex Boyé Debuts Tribute to Graduates Powerful with New Song “2020 Class (Forever)”
International music star Alex Boyé, who has over one billion views on his YouTube channel, has a new single and video dedicated to the graduates of 2020. The single is free. "2020 Class (Forever)" is a vibrant pop song celebrating this unique graduating class and the challenges students have faced this year. Co-Written by Boyé, and KC Knight and … [Read more...] about International Music Star Alex Boyé Debuts Tribute to Graduates Powerful with New Song “2020 Class (Forever)”
Non-Profit Launches Digital Mentorship Program for Artists
Off The Lane is excited to announce its new digital mentorship program designed to give artists everywhere a glimpse of living in The Big Apple. Based in New York City, the organization pairs trained mentors with soon-to-be or recent college graduates looking to take the next step in making their dreams come true. The Mentorship Program is entirely free and connects … [Read more...] about Non-Profit Launches Digital Mentorship Program for Artists
“1 Angry Black Man” Film to be Released June 5 on VOD
“VOD Movies to Watch This Summer”: Soulidifly Productions, in partnership with Freestyle Digital Media, will release the feature-length film 1 Angry Black Man, available to audiences everywhere on DVD and on-demand starting June 5, 2020. View the trailer here: Brief Synopsis: 1 Angry Black Man tells the story of Mike Anderson, a senior at a New England liberal arts … [Read more...] about “1 Angry Black Man” Film to be Released June 5 on VOD