The NW Animation Festival is Coming Up: May 12-18
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“Little Leaks” a Big Deal for Local Animation Company
CMD and Hinge Digital teamed up to deliver a fun, informative and engaging campaign for NW Natural. “Little Leaks” was conceived as a collaboration between CMD and the Hinge creative team. Hinge created four unique 3D egg characters. The eggs are lighthearted and fun visual storytellers in a spot that educates viewers on how to recognize and react to a gas leak. Continue reading... ““Little Leaks” a Big Deal for Local Animation Company”
Tickets for the NW Animation Festival On Sale Now
The NW Animation Fest is coming up
May 17-19 @ The Hollywood Theatre
in Portland, OR.
The NW Animation Fest is a variety show that celebrates the best new work from independent animators around the globe. This is the festival’s biggest year yet. And with “over 150 hilarious, dramatic, strange and inspiring films” screening over the course of the 3-day event, it’s now “the biggest animation show in the USA.” The Oregon Governor’s Office of Film & Television is proud to be sponsoring the opening night of the festival, Friday May 17. Continue reading... “Tickets for the NW Animation Festival On Sale Now”
NW Animation Festival offers FREE entry until Nov 30
The Northwest Animation Festival is accepting submissions for 2013.
The final deadline is Jan 31. Entry is FREE if films are received by Nov 30.
The festival will take place on May 17-19 in Portland, Oregon. Organizers expect to screen 125+ films this year — making this the second largest showcase of animated shorts in the the USA.
The entry process is fast and simple. Animators are encouraged to send the 20-question entry form via email, and to submit movie files via online transfer. Continue reading... “NW Animation Festival offers FREE entry until Nov 30”
Portland Digital eXperience Showcases Local Animation Talent
Portland has a reputation for creating world-class animation. Whether we’re making feature films or iconic commercials, using traditional stop-motion, CG or state of the art VFX, Portland is a hub for animation within the entertainment industry.
But what exactly do we mean when we refer to “animation”? Beyond movies and television, animation plays an increasing role in education, business solutions and interactive experiences of all kinds. Animation creates movement; it brings ideas to life.
On Thursday, Sept. 6 at 4:30pm Portland Digital eXperience presents Creative Technology in Portland: Local Innovators in Animation at Pure Space in Northwest Portland. Continue reading... “Portland Digital eXperience Showcases Local Animation Talent”
Best of the NW Animation Festival – Sept. 8th
If you missed the big fest in May, here’s your chance to sample the cream of the crop!
Saturday Sept. 8 at the Hollywood Theatre
Best of the NW Animation Festival
16 audience favorites, one night only
Date: Saturday Sept 8 @ 7pm
Runtime: 92min
Venue: Hollywood Theatre
Address: 4122 NE Sandy Blvd
Tickets: $10 general admission
The Northwest Animation Festival proudly presents this year’s audience favorites. See 16 films from around the world at this special one-night-only event. Continue reading... “Best of the NW Animation Festival – Sept. 8th”
Local Animation and Motion Graphics Company HB Design
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XvKYA8k97U
Recently we’ve been finding new companies popping up around the state focused on animation and motion graphics and featuring their good work on our blog. From this chatter we’ve managed to also connect with great companies that have been around for quite a while. One such company is HB Design. HB Design has been around for 30 years and continues to adapt and transition from print to web to digital and beyond. VP of Strategic Development Gail Snow contacted the film office recently to remind us that the talent base is deep and multi-faceted in Oregon. Continue reading... “Local Animation and Motion Graphics Company HB Design”
Learn About Animation in PDX from 3 of City’s Best
This coming Sunday, April 29th, the Dill Pickle Club hosts the second installment of A Place Called Home: Lectures on Filmmaking in Portland, a monthly lecture series focused on the history of movie-making in the city, at the Hollywood Theater with guest animators Rose Bond, Joan Gratz and Joanna Priestley. Check out this new short video “Two Minutes with Dennis Nyback,” and hear Dennis talk a bit about the history of animation in Portland, as he previews the lecture.
It all takes place at the Hollywood Theater this Sunday (yes, this Sunday, April 29th!) Continue reading... “Learn About Animation in PDX from 3 of City’s Best”
Northwest Animation Festival, May 18-19 @ the Hollywood Theatre
The biggest animation festival that Oregon has seen in years is just around the corner. From Beaverton to Beijing, filmmakers have responded to our call, sending in their best work. Even the most seasoned animators on our jury agree: this is going to be something special.
NW Animation Fest 2012
amazing shorts from around the world
SHOWTIMES
7-11pm
Friday, May 18
Saturday, May 19
different program each night
TICKETS
in advance: $12 for one night / $20 for both
at the door: $15 for one night / $25 for both
CLICK HERE to buy tickets
VENUE
Hollywood Theatre – main auditorium
4122 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, Oregon 97212
HIGHLIGHTS
The 2012 Northwest Animation Festival showcases nearly 60 short films from 15 countries, representing the very best of contemporary animation.
Portland Animation Now! – at the Cinema Pacific Film Festival
The NW Animation Festival is proud to bring you a special encore presentation of Portland Animation Now!—this weekend at the Cinema Pacific film festival in Eugene, Oregon.
Portland Animation Now!
short films from 20+ Portland animators
Date: April 20 @ 7pm
Runtime: 95min
Venue: Bijou Art Cinemas
Address: 492 East 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Tickets: $8 general public, $6 students/seniors
CLICK HERE to buy advance tickets
Amazing short films from Portland’s powerhouse animation scene! Highlights include…
Kubla Khan by Oscar-winner Joan Gratz: An interpretation of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s famous opium-inspired poem—claypainted by the animator in a drug-free state. Continue reading... “Portland Animation Now! – at the Cinema Pacific Film Festival”
