The GainesCon Film Festival & Expo is a new nonprofit organization with an annual event that showcases, educates, and produces independent filmmakers and film-industry talent whose content lies within the action, sci-fi, and fantasy genres, with a strong emphasis on cultural representation from underrepresented groups, such as: the economically disadvantaged, ethnic … [Read more...] about GainesCon Film Festival & Expo July 11-12 at District North Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas
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LAIKA Celebrates 15 Years of Award-Winning Filmmaking
LAIKA, the award-winning animation studio nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, celebrates 15 years of bold, memorable and award-winning filmmaking this month. With its world-class filmmaking team and a commitment to make “movies that matter,” LAIKA pushes the boundaries of family entertainment and animated movies, redefining what stories can and should be told through … [Read more...] about LAIKA Celebrates 15 Years of Award-Winning Filmmaking
Go Behind the Year’s Biggest Visual Effects Productions During SIGGRAPH 2020 With ‘Making Of’ Sessions and Talks
The SIGGRAPH 2020 Production Sessions and Talks programs boast an impressive lineup of more than 20 behind-the-scenes looks at the “making of” the year’s most high-profile productions in film, television, and advertising. Hear from the best minds in visual effects (VFX) through on-demand and live virtual sessions during the first-ever online event in the … [Read more...] about Go Behind the Year’s Biggest Visual Effects Productions During SIGGRAPH 2020 With ‘Making Of’ Sessions and Talks
SCAD Wins 2020 Coca-Cola Refreshing Films Competition
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is proud to announce a team of SCAD students from its School of Entertainment Arts has won the grand prize in the 2020 Coca-Cola Refreshing Films program, a student filmmaking competition. SCAD students also won the competition in 2019. The film, "Let Loose," was created by writer/director Elina Itugot (B.F.A., film and … [Read more...] about SCAD Wins 2020 Coca-Cola Refreshing Films Competition
SIGGRAPH 2020 Announces Computer Animation Festival Award Winners, Lineup for First-ever Virtual Screenings
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
Maxon and Red Giant Debut New Tutorial on How to Create an Alien Invasion
Today, Maxon and Red Giant released a tutorial on how to create an alien invasion during the 4th of July. Inspired by the 1996 hit movie Independence Day, Seth Worley took on the challenge of replicating the invasion, sans the octopus-like aliens from the film, opting instead for flying dinosaurs. Seth used Cinema 4D to create the short film’s … [Read more...] about Maxon and Red Giant Debut New Tutorial on How to Create an Alien Invasion
Brawl Without Limits in WWE 2K Battlegrounds
2K has announced that WWE 2K Battlegrounds, the arcade-style brawler that will bring over-the-top WWE action to a new level of intensity, will release worldwide on September 18, 2020 for the PlayStation 4 system, the Xbox One family of devices, including the Xbox One X and Windows PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch system and Stadia. Featuring a roster of more than 70 WWE Superstars … [Read more...] about Brawl Without Limits in WWE 2K Battlegrounds
“What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael” Coming June 16 from Juno Films
Juno Films will release Rob Garver's What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael on June 16th via MVD Entertainment Group. The film had its world premiere at Telluride and premiered theatrically at Film Forum in January 2020. Tagged by Roger Ebert as the most influential film critic of the late twentieth century, the film tells the story of Pauline's turbulent life and work, … [Read more...] about “What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael” Coming June 16 from Juno Films
Nominations Announced for the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards
The nominees for the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards were announced today in 141 film, television, and digital media categories by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy). The Awards will be presented in Toronto over five days during Canadian Screen Week, including the Canadian Screen Awards Broadcast Gala, which airs live on CBC and the CBC … [Read more...] about Nominations Announced for the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards
Winners Announced at the Third Worldwide Women’s Film Festival
The Film Festival concluded on Sunday after filling theaters at the Harkins Shea 14 this weekend where the community gathered to support women in film showcasing 86 films from across the world. The Awards Party was held on Saturday night where the filmmakers gathered to hear their names as the winners were announced. No Ordinary Love, with Director/Writer - Chyna … [Read more...] about Winners Announced at the Third Worldwide Women’s Film Festival