May 21, 2009

John's New Blog:

VanArts offering masterclass in Montreal with Pixar artists

Masterclass with PIXAR Artists
VanArts presents a rare and exciting opportunity to learn from some of the industry’s most talented artists. Join story artist Matthew Luhn and animator Andrew Gordon, both of PIXAR Animation Studios, as they conduct a 2-day Masterclass in Animation and Story Development.
This masterclass is geared toward not only experienced animators, but also students and animation enthusiasts. Skill sets covered are not software-specific, and all lectures are organized with visuals; live-action and animated clips. This event gives you the tools needed to create your own stories and feature-quality animation, plus offers a great opportunity to meet and network with others in the industry.
This special event will be held on the weekend of June 13-14th, 2009 at the renowned Cinematheque Quebecoise in Montreal, Quebec.
COST:
$450 CDN for both days. Seating is limited and offered on a first-come basis.

Flooby's Top Picks for Worst Book Titles Ever

Attention these are real! These are actual books!
Other crazy and strange ones:
How to Avoid Huge Ships
Oral Sadism and the Vegetarian Personality
Attractive and Affectionate Grave Design
Beyond Leaf Raking
Bombproof your Horse
The Stray Shopping Carts of Eastern North America: A Guide to Field Identification
I Was Tortured By the Pygmy Love Queen
How to Write a How to Write Book
Are Women Human? And Other International Dialogues
Cheese Problems Solved
If You Want Closure in Your Relationship, Start With Your Legs
People who Mattered in Southend and Beyond: From King Canute to Dr Feelgood

May 20, 2009

Green Lantern Animated Film

Sherlock Holmes!

Ah, the Guy Ritchie signature: stylized shots of some shirtless guys beating each other up.

Scintillation


Animation Challenge

Introducing the FOX-Aniboom Holiday Animation Challenge. Animators are invited to submit a 2-4 minute animated holiday short that fits the "FOX style", of which 5 will be chosen for a $5,000 prize. The grand prize winner will take home an additional $10,000, and a development deal with FOX. They begin accepting submissions on May 27th.




May 16, 2009

Short Films from the F5 RE:PLAY Film Festival

Buck: “Lumber Jack’s Wood Fest”

Crush “Inspire”

Holbrooks “Bren Hystien”

Shilo “Still Run”

Superfad “Popcycle”

Pistachios “Guitarist”

MVP