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Article Summary: Cultivating Talent and Nurturing Growth in the 3D Animation Industry Laura Morris, Business Development Manager at Speakers for Schools, discusses the importance of nurturing talent in the creative industries. Speakers for Schools focuses on inspiring young individuals to pursue careers in exciting sectors like 3D animation. Cultivating Talent in the Creative Industries Laura […]

Barcelona Bags Animation Bonanza: Third Animar_BCN Congress – Barcelona set to once again host the European Animation Convention, Animar_BCN, from 26 – 28 November. – This popular event marks its third consecutive year, reinforcing Barcelona’s position as Europe’s animation capital. – The convention is set to attract approximately 90 delegates from 60 diverse European organizations.

* The Bad Guys are Back, and Badder than Ever – Universal drops the first look for their much-anticipated sequel, ‘The Bad Guys 2’ – Based on the New York Times best-selling book series by Aaron Blabey, the movie is all set to thrill * Enter the Bad Girls – In an exciting turn of

– Netflix dazzles again with a teaser for Aardman’s holiday delight ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.’ – The legendary duo, Wallace and Gromit, are back to tackle their arch-nemesis, Feathers McGraw. – This silent yet sinister penguin rocketed to fame with a BAFTA and Oscar-tastic performance back in 1993. A Cheesy, Crackin’ Comeback! ‘Vengeance

Manchester Animation Festival Highlights The Recap – Manchester Animation Festival (MAF) took place from 10-14 November. – Animation UK was present at MAF, holding a members’ meeting with both in-person and online attendees. – The event featured insightful panels, engaging networking opportunities, and the 2024 industry day. Insightful Panels and Engaging Networking – Participants at

– Epic Storyworlds plans to animate the adventures of Guiby the Super Baby both on TV and in the social gaming universe of Roblox. – Guiby the Super Baby is a popular comic book character targeted at children aged seven to 12. – The character was originally designed and illustrated by Sampar, and published by

Key Points: – ENVY Group’s Absolute welcomes Leianna Gilmartin, Peter Oppersdorff, and Philip Hambi to its Colour division. – The trio is known as one of Europe’s top Producer and Colourist teams. – Their addition will lead to the creation of a new department within the company. Hot Take: ENVY Group’s move to bring in

– **Happened in a Flash:** The 12th Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Animation Forum occurred on November 12 and 13 in Pilsen. – **Pitch Please:** The two-day event was chock-full of stimulating pitches, 1:1 meetings, and juicy workshops. – **And the Winner is:** The climactic highlight was the announcement of the winners among 31 adventure-laden

# Winners of Young Animator of the Year UK Animation Awards 2024 – Young Animator of the Year UK Animation Awards 2024 winners revealed at Manchester Animation Festival. – Competition highlights exceptional talent of young animators aged 11-18 from across the UK. – Winners showcase outstanding work, creativity, and innovation in the field of animation.

# **Key Points Summary:** – Vine FX, a VFX studio based in Cambridge, completed over 1,350 shots for the Paris Has Fallen TV series. – The shots included tasks like environment extensions, driving scenes, and action sequences. – The series focuses on a terrorist attack in Paris and follows the story of Vincent Taleb, an